Mark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville, NC

- Section 333 Exemption Petition

Page 1 of 9 February 19, 2015 U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management Sy stem 1200 New Jersey

Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)
Dear Sir or Madam, I, Mark Wages , am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Mark Wages , an owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Av iation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that I , Mark Wages , may operate m y small ultra light weight unmanned aircraft s ys tem (“UAS”) commercially in airspace regulated b y the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”). As des cribed herein I, Mark Wages , am a licensed Realtor within the State of North Carolina as well a commercial rated Pilot Certificate # 3209397 CFI . Ihave added a hobby grade quad

- copter1 UAS to my inventory equipped with a built in camera with intent for aerial videograph y/ cinematograph y to enhance academic community

awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout of the metro Charlotte area, and augment real estate listing videos; following exemption and approval b y the FAA. Thereb y enhancing their academic research experience for the metro Charlotte area. I plan to add a second quad

- copter to my inventory

in the future with comparable safety capabilities. My , Mark Wages’s, exemption request would permit operation of ultra light weight, unmanned (piloted b y remote control) and comparatively inexpensive UAS(s) in tightly controlled and limited airspace. Predetermined in areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic for community videos, and within property boundaries for individual homeowner real estate listing videos/photos. Currently , similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated b y unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safet y plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophe. I, Mark Wages , have pers onally

instilled safet y

1 Appendix A

- Phantom quad

- copter Operator ManualMark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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Page 2of 9 protocols and controls 2 to avoid and prevent public hazard, as well as manned aircraft hazard s/catastrophe. This will act to further safety protocols exclusive to lightweight UAS's specific to real estate video and photography usage as I, Mark Wages , record flight data and other information gained through permitted flight operations to share with the FAA through an y required FAA reports to assist with future protocol and safet y regulation. Granting m y, Mark Wages’s , request comports with the Secretary of Transportation’s (FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities and authority to not only integrate UAS 's into the national airspace s ys tem, but to “...establish requirements for the safeo peration of such aircraft s ys tems [UAS's] in the national airspace s ys tem” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real estate/Realtor pur poses. Further I, Mark Wages , will conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA. For the reasons stated below I, Mark Wages , respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing me to ope rate ultra light weight, remote controlled UAS’s for academic community

awareness to benefit/stimulate attraction to the metro Charlotte area and to enhance real estate listing videos for homeowners who cannot afford expensive manned aircraft for the same purpose. Both of which will promote local economic growth through increased emplo ym ent and increased tax base. Both with public safety in mind by keeping heavier manned aircraft containing combustible fuel that that poses potential public hazard.
**I. Contact Information:**  Mark Wages, Broker/ Realtor Remax Executive Realty 121 Rolling Hill Rd Mooresville, NC 28117 Office: (704) 662

- 0095 Mobile: (704) 793

- 8731 Email: mark@wagesrealestate.com **II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Reg ulations From**  **Which Mark Wages Requests Exemption are:** 14 CFR 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.; 14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b). 2 Appendix B

- Personal Protocols and ControlsMark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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**III. The Extent of relief Mark Wages seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief:**  I, Mark Wages , submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L

. 95 §§ 331

- 334, seeking rel ief from an y currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, Mark Wages , contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other flight operations within the national airspace s ys tem. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft s ys tems into our national airspace s ys tem as it is in the public’s interest to do so. My , Mark Wages’s , ultra light weight UAS meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefore the integration of my u ltra light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by

the Reform Act. I would like to operate m y ultra light weight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereb y, providing direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all real estate related UAS aerial video and photograph y. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate safel y i n our nation al airspace s ystem. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed and overall capabilities of the UAS's; Whether the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated b y line of sight. 112 P.L . 95 § 333 (a). Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for me, Mark Wages . M y UAS utilizes four (4) counter

- rotating propellers for balance, control and stability . M y UAS is equipped with GPS and auto return safety technology . Weighing less than five (5 ) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); including camera with gimbal. I, Mark Wages , consider safet y as foremost with each flight. My small unmanned aircraft is designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (15 mph) wind. For safet y, stability and fear of financial loss Iwill not fl y in winds exceeding 16 kph (10 mph). Built in safety s ys tems include a GPS mode that allows my UAS to hover in place when radio controls are released. When pilot communication is lost UAS is de signed slowl y descend to point of take off. I do not operate m y UAS near airports, Hospitals nor Police heliports, and do not operate near areas where general public is within fifty

to one hundred (50

- 100) yards depending on location, conditions and weathe r. I am constantl y on alert for an y manned aircraft (Police/Medical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I suspect manned aircraft may approach near my location. M y UAS is capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and are flown onl y within my

line of sight of me, as the remote control pilot. Utilizing battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generall y last between 15

- 20 minutes , with an altitude under four hundred ( 400 ) feet. I, Mark Wages state that the Phantom Vision 2.0 + includes safe circle for operation, position hold, self

- leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and safety control to return home or land in the eve nt of communication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS. See Appendix A for Phantom Vision 2+ User manual Safe circle, position hold, and the other safety features.Mark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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Page 4 of 9 I, Mark Wages , utilize a fresh full y charged battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is twenty five ( 25 ) to thirt y ( 30 ) minutes as tested. I do not operate my UAS at or below manufacture recommend minimum c harge levels for operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of a control or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in taking risk that may cause a crash, that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft, and have no desire to lose an investment. I have clocked numerou s practice flights in remote areas as a hobb yi st simulating flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics of this specific UAS's performance under different temperature and weather conditions. I also practice computeriz ed simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time. All for the sake of safety. I, Mark Wages , am extremely cautious when operating of m y UAS/ultra light weight unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the nationa l airspace sy stem or the public.” 112 P.L . 95 § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the natio nal airspace sy stem. Mark Wages’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to the general public or national security

. **IV. How Mark Wages’s Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole:** Aerial videograph y fo r geographical awareness and for real estate marketing has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small budget real estate companies and average homeowners the expense of such aerial videograph y is cost prohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense. Depriving non

- luxury homeowners and lower budget Realtors from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic crash that the Charlotte community has experienced in the past with aircraft and medical helicopter crashes within the city of Charlotte My , Mark Wages’s , UAS pose no such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public. Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate commerciall y flown UAS's into the national airspace s ys tem, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting m y, Mark Wages’s , exemption r equest furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the geographical benefits in and around the metro Charlotte area. M y ultra light weight UAS is battery powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence of m y ultra light weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heav y, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the publicMark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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Page 5 of 9 The public’s interest is furthered b y minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra light weight UAS's. Permitting me, Mark Wages , to immediatel y fl y within nationa l air space furthers economic growth. Granting m y exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact for the metro Charlotte community for companies looking to relocate or build in the Charlotte metro area as well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and geographical awareness. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the community

. **V. Reasons Why Mark Wages’s Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety Or How The Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least**  **Equal To Existing Rule:**  My , Mark Wages’s , exemption will not adversely affect safety . Quite the contrary , for the reasons stated permitting me, Mark Wages , to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the innovation and implementation of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety protocols for Realtors that can be embraced b y the NAR6 and NCAR7 for development in cooperation with the FAA. In addition I , Mark Wages , submit the following representations of enhancements to current aerial videograph y and photograph y for real estate:

- My UAS weighs less than 5 pounds complete with a small ultra light weight high quality built in Camera ;

- I only operate my UAS below 400 feet 9 (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set b y the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012);

- my UAS only

operate for 15

- 20 minutes per flight;

- I land m y UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery power;

- I pilot my

UAS through remote control onl y b y line of sight;

- My UAS has GPS a flight safet y feature whereb y it hovers and then slowly lands if communication with the remote control pilot is lost;

- I activel y anal yz e flight data and other sources of information to constantly update an d enhance safety protocols;

- I only operate in reasonably safe environment that are strictl y controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and activel y populated areas;

- I conduct extensive pre

- flight inspections and protocol, during whi ch safety carries primary

importance;

- I always obtains all necessary permissions prior to operation; and,

- I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential danger. 6 National Association of Realtors, http://www.real tor.org/ 7 North Carolina Association of Realtors, http://www.ncrealtors.org/ 9 Phantom Vision2+ software limits height to 400’ AGL (see Appendix A Operator Manual )Mark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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Page 6 of 9 My , Mark Wages’s , safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national airspace s ys tem, helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and ph otograph y for community awareness and real estate. While the safety record of such helicopters is remarkabl y astounding, there has been local incident involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a battery powered ultra light weight UAS.

- First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and I onl y operates my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations.

- Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for f ire or explosions is greatly

dim inished. Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability

of m y UAS allow me to remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly

and safely

.

- Lastly , given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture amaz ing images, m y UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and zoom. Accordingl y, m y UAS has been experimentall y operated for familiarization/competency and will continue to operate at and above current safety levels. **VI. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register:**
A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of m y, Mark Wages’s , UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because m y UAS meets (and exceed s) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability

and proximity

to areas such as airports and dense populations. My , Mark Wages’s , current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C. F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety

will be achieved by

maintaining aMark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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Page 7 of 9 safet y/ flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined. 10 The FAA has previousl y issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737,8738, 9299, 9299A , 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic global positioning s ys tems with a barometric sensor. 14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved b y maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by me, Mark Wages

. B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to certain specifications. My UAS are, b y definition, unmanned. They therefore do not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further, two

- inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that minimal lettering requirement. Regardless, I will mark its UASs in the largest possible lettering b y placing the wo rd “EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29 (f) so that Ithe pilot, or an yone assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see the markings. The FAA has previously

issued exemptions to this regulation through Exemptions Nos. 8738, 101 67, 10167A and 10700. C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and L imitations: PI C. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non

commercial operations. I, Mark Wages , can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved b y current Regulations because my UAS does not carry

any pilots or passengers. Further, while helpful, a pilot license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks attended to the operation of my UAS is far less than the risk levels i nherent in the commercial activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61, et seq. Thus, allowing me, Mark Wages , to operate m y UAS meet and exceed current safet y levels in relation to 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b). D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 14 C.F. R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS will never operate at an altitude greater than 400 AGL ; Equal the standard of 400 AGL. I, Mark Wages , will however operate m y UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of my UAS,an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved. E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections. 10 Appendix C Safety/Flight ManualMark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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Page 8 of 9 Th e above

- cited Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators to “have [the] 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. . . .” These Regulations only

apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not, therefore, appl y to m y, Mark Wages’s , UAS. However, as a safet y precaution Iinspect my UA S before and after each flight. A Summary

The FAA May

Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The L ike. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirement s for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my , Mark Wages’s , UAS meets an equivalent level of safet y pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS' s from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability

and proximity

to areas such as airports and dense populations. My UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved b y m aintaining a manual. The FAA has previously

issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety

will be achieved. **In summary, Mark Wages seeks an exemption fr om the following**  **Regulations:** 14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a ); 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commerciall y operate my, Mark Wages’s , small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in community awareness and real estate operations, and to develop economic platforms for real estate to enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate to the metro Charlotte area. Currentl y, area awareness and real estate aerial videography /photography

relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risk to the public. Granting my, Mark Wages’s , request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and thereb y enhance safety. M y UAS craft do not contain potentiallyMark Wages , Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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Page 9 of 9 explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than conventional real estate video and photographic aircraft with much less flight time. Further, I operate at lower altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established air fields. I, Mark Wages , have been informally anal yz ing flight inform ation and will compile safety protocols and the implementation of a flight operations manual for real estate usage that exceeds currentl y accepted means and methods for safe flight. Formal collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA' s internal efforts to establish protocols for compl yi ng with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel on board my, Mark Wages , UAS and therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury is significantl y diminished. My, M ark Wages’s , operation of my UAS, weighing less than 5 pounds and travelling at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level of safety as that achieved under current FARs. Accordingly I, Mark Wages , respectfully

request that the FAA grant my exemption request and am willing to cooperate in sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large.

Respectfully

submitted,

Mark Wages Broker/ Realtor Remax Executive Realty 121 Rolling Hill Rd Mooresville, NC 28117

Mark Wages, Realtor®, Mooresville NC

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# Appendix A

Phantom Quad Copter Operator Manual (see http://download.dji

inno vations.com/downloads/phantom

2 vision/en/Phantom_2_Vision_User_ Manual_v1.8_en.pdf

)

# Appendix B

Mark Wages Personal Protocols and ControlsProtocols and Controls

Aerial Community

and Real Estate Videos Mark Wages , Realtor®, Remax Executive Realty , Mooresville NC Page 1 Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft a bove is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography . As such, safet y protocols and controls must be implemented through pre

- flight preparation an d during flight.

Pre

- Flight Protocol:

- Check batteries with voltage meter to insure fully charged and ready for use.

- Inspect batteries for damage or leakage that may affect proper operation.

- Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may cause sudden loss of propulsion or unmanageable/uncontrolled flight.

- Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions that my impact flight.

- Consult five (5) mile radius map for airport vicinity

. o Contact respective airport to advis e of estimated flight time, estimated flight duration, estimated elevation of flight, and any other pertinent information.

- Inspect flight area for o vicinity of public safety

helipads/heliports o vicinity of medical helipads/heliports o vicinity of light poles o vicinity or utility wires o vicinity of trees o flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact o vicinity of an y elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard o vicinity of roadway s with mod erate to heav y traffic that can be distracted o public gatherings that may attract viewers o optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight

- Takeoff and landing o inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing o if in a subdivision or area that is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning sign(s)/stand(s) "Attention Aerial Photography In Progress

- Remain Back 150 Feet " Flight Protocol:

- takeoff and land from same location

- remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles do not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract the remote control pilot

- restrict flight to minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results

- remained prepared f

or emergency

landing at all times- pay

attention to flight time o if possible set a timer as a safety al ert

- land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing
Protocols and Controls Aerial Community

and Real Estate Videos Mark Wages , Realtor®, Remax Executive Realty , Mooresville NC Page 2 Post flight: a. disconnect battery

to prevent accidental activation of propulsion sy stem b. secure UAS in a safe location c. remove all warning signs from public access areas Emergency

or Suspected Hazard: Immediate land UAS at safest and closet ground location in the event o manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of flight o there is a public gathering within established safety boundary

wanting to observe flight o pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety o sudden change in weather (wind bursts) o sudden increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight o birds enter into proximity of flight o any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction or interruption of controlMark Wages , Realtor®, Remax Executive Realty

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# Appendix C

Mark Wages Safety/Flight ManualSafety Flight Manual Aerial Community

and Real Estate Videos Mark Wages , Realtor®, Remax Executive Realty , Mooresville NC Page 1 Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography

. Maintaining a record of safe flight for FAA request and for determining future UAS safet y protocols is imperative. Date:____________________ L ocation:

___________________________________________________ Pre

- flight Inspection: Yes No Comment:

_________________________________________________ Elements (circle) (c ircle) Comment Weather Good Fair Visibility Good Fair Wind Speed L ow Medium Proximity to airport: _________________ (see attached map pinpointing approximate location of flight) Airport notified Yes No Date:_______________ Time: ______________ Phone Number : _______________________ Contact Name:

___________________________________ Nearest major intersection:

______________________________________________________________ Proximity to medium traffic road:

_______________________________________________________ __ Proximity to heavily

traveled roadway

road:

_________________________________________________ Proximity to congested population:

________________________________________________________ Approx. Takeoff Time Approx. L anding Time Estimated Elevation Safety Concerns: Additional Comments: Unedited flight video/photos available for FAA upon written request within 180 day s of flight: Yes No