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### UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

NICK PALMIERI OF HAMILTON STUDIO

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 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) CONCE RNING COMMERCIAL

OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 2

PROFESSIONAL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Nick Palmieri

Hamilton Studio

1427 W. Dean Ave. Spokane, WA 99223

Tel: (509) 327

- 9501
nick@hamiltonstudio.com

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS.

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SUMMARY

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INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER

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BACKGROUND

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BASIS FOR PETITION

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER

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THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH NICK PALMIERI OF

HAMILTON STUDIO SEEKS EXEMPTION

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF NICK PALMIERI OF HAMILTON STUDIO SEEKS

AND THE REASON SHE SEEKS THE RELIEF

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING NICK PALMIERI OF HAMILTON

STUDIOS' REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY

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SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.......23

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS

AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT SONJA NICK PALMIERI OF HAMILTON STUDIO S’
REQUEST

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CONCLUSION

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APPENDICES...

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### 3 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

PIC 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

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Nick Palmieri, employee of Hamilton Studio, seeks exemption from the requirements of 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), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (DJI Phantom 2) pursua nt to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for commercial purpose of conducting aerial motion picture and photography of businesses, residential and commercial real estate, construction sites, civil landscapes and events In Washington State.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Hamilton photography & Film Inc is a Washington State Corporation, DBA Hamilton Studio.

Hamilton Studio has 36 years of professional experience in the motion and still photography Industry as an award winning videographer s and photograph e r s

. Nick Palmieri is an employee, videographer of Hamilton Studio. Don Hamilton, President and CEO, i s a member of ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers), The Spokane Advertising Federation and Spokane MarCom. Our work includes providing client s and businesses in the private, publ ic

and non

- profit sectors) with motion, and still production and pos t

- production for television commercials, corporate and web videos, and independent films. Hamilton Studio has worked on thousands of productions over the past 36 years all over the US and in 10 countries with a perfect client and emplo yee safety record. Be fore the advent of the drone, w e supplied clients with aerial video and photography by hiring the services of helicopters , at some risk to the photographer, who worked hanging out the helicopter door

.

The objective Hamilton Studio and their Unmanned Aircr aft System (DJI Phantom ) aerial operations is to provide a high

- quality production opportunity for capturing visuals t hat aid in story telling and communicating on behalf of clients. Providing this service is imperative in remaining unique in a competitiv e freelance production industry.

Hamilton Studio, with Nick Palmieri as operator has flown the DJI Phantom safely for 2 years

without a single incident. We take great care, with safety as our main concern, each time it is

flown.

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2 UAS

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation

or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 2 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 4 pounds , while having a length of 19.75 inches, width of 20 inches, height of 7.25 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 28.6 knots. The DJI Phantom 2 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors with a maximum flight time of approximately 1 6 minutes per battery. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS that will be operated by Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio is registered by the FAA. UAS certificate number FA33YCEM9E

BASIS FOR PETITION

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Petitioner, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio , pursuant to the provisio ns of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 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).

In consideration of the speed, weight , size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio operation of the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an

airworthiness certif icate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 maintenanc e that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will use experienced person nel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and DJI Phantom 2 Instruction Manual).

Furthermor e, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will document and maintain all maintenance

records for the DJI Phantom 2 UAS.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges

and limitations: Pilot in command , is reque sted by Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airwoman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency

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maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft

airworthiness , because the DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not require an airworthines s certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio

submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in complianc e with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and DJI Phantom 2 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section
91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2 UA will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio

communica tions telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Nick Palmieri of Hamilton

Studio operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS within visual line of sight, at or belo w 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Nick Palmier i of

Hamilton Studio submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a to tal duration of app roximately 16 minutes. Battery power indicators are also able to show exactly how much battery power is left, as well as how much is needed to return safely back to the point of take off.

In accordan ce with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Stu dio provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is:

Nick Palmieri

, Employee of

Hamilton Studio

1427 W. Dean Ave. Spokane, WA 99201

Tel: (509) 327

- 9501

Email: nick@hamiltonstudio.com

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B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio

Seeks Exemption.

1. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 pilo t certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) 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 PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

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(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of

Section 91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

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(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

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(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 before departure.

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4. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 begin 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. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

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

7. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 ca lendar months, it has had

-- (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by 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.

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8. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b).

Section 91.417, 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 specified 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 aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, a nd appliance of an aircraft.

The records must include

-- (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 ap proving

the aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the following 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 appliance. (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 by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety

directive nu mber and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (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 supersede d by other work or for 1 year 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.

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C. The Extent Of Relief Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks And The Reason Nick

Palmieri of Hamilton S tudio Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks And The Reason Nick

Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Relief From 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 necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level 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 PIC of an aircraft in connecti on with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully below, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio s ubmits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 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 from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

Further, Nick P almieri of Hamilton Studio submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Hamilton

Studio ; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. E xtent Of Relief Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks And The Reason Nick

Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio to determine that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Instruction Manual)

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Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and DJI Phantom 2 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further,

determine that the aircraft is in condition for safe fl ight, as stated in the conditions and limitations

below.

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3. Extent Of Relief Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks And The Reason Nick

Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude inf ormation from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio seeks the requested relief because the DJI

Phantom 2 UA 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 proposed operations, reli ef from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the

DJI Phantom 2 UA is equipped with a ba rometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks And The Reason Nick

Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 DJI Phantom 2 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (V FR),

for a total duration of 16 minutes. Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio seeks the requested rel ief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 UA will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio pr oposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS,

the DJI Phantom 2 operating documents, and Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio proposed operating limitations, ensure that Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power t o fly for a total duration of

16 minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks And The Reason Nick

Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Relief From Sections 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) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio requests
relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not require an airworthiness

certificate. As set forth more ful ly below, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Nick

Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maint enance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices

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prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and DJI Phantom

2 Instruction Manual).

Furthermore, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will document and maintain all maintenance

records for the DJI Phantom 2 UAS.

D. The Reasons Why Granting Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the present P etition will further the public interest by allowing Nick Palmieri of

Hamilton Studio to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of news events, businesses, construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain area s of Washington State

.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Nick Palmieri

of Hamilton Studio proposed operation of the D JI Phantom 2 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Phantom 2 UA is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical

alternative to the manned airc raft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use

of a DJI Phantom 2 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property 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 r educed. The DJI

Phantom 2 UA does not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the gro und, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 2 UAS.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, t he DJI Phantom 2 UAS produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning ap proximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 2 UA, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an inter nal combustion engine. By using the DJI Phantom 2 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life

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and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phanto m 2 UA (weighing approximately 4 pounds, at its maximum gross weight with a length of 19.75 inches, widths of 20 inches, 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 typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 p ounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 2 UAS

Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of

the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will allow United States based companies, like Hamil ton Studio to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, 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 alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI

Phantom 2 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational

cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, companies such as Hamilton Studio , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and

con tractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Phantom 2 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 Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades,

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log and DJI Phantom 2 Instruction Manual), which requires property 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 Why Granting 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 Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons W hy The DJI Phantom 2 UA Meets The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.

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In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio operation of the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to o perate without airworthiness certification and sets forth 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. Specifically, FMRA Section

333 states the followin g, in part:

(a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system 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 Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determination under subsection (

a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

-- (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do no t create a hazard to users of the national airspace system 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 exemption, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio submits that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the

characteristics of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 2 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 2 UAS. The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is set forth by the DJI

Phantom 2 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

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ii. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable

The UASs T

o Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Phantom 2 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is provided at pages 12

- 16 and 45

- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto as

Exhibit B.

iii. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS is Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Contr ol Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 2 UA will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 2 UA does not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UA will re turn 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 DJI Phantom 2 UAS are set forth at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Phantom 2 User Manual , attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iv. The DJI Phantom 2 GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Phantom 2 User Manual.

DJI Phantom 2 User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibit B.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 2 UAS is Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will be the only person to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of

the DJI Phantom 2 UAS. Additionally, a safety observer will assist her at all times during flight

time.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 2 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitation s.

In seeking this exemption, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio proposes to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specifi c 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: DJI Phantom 2 Unmanned Aircraft Sy stems. Proposed operations of any 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 photography.

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3. The UA may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 4 00 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is mad e and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in

feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the

VLOS re quirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC 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

can not transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the pro cedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The
operator ma y update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitio ns for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the

FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FA

A’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection rev eals 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 properly documented in the aircraft records.

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 PIC who conducts the functional test flight

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must make an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable

co mponents, 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 replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the

aircraft record s, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service.

15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety

Bulletins.

16. The authorized perso n must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current

third class medical certificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely 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. PIC 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 P ICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are co nsidered nonparticipants, and the PIC 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 visual 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 ma y 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 by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator
upon request.

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21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operat ing documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conductin g any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordan ce with airspace requirements

in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must

be as la rge as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

28. The docume nts 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 any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by 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 the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are

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b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer t o those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the 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, acciden t, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by 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 T ransportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained

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.

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and struc tures.

Considering Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 Exempti on No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, Nick Palmieri of

Hamilton Studio submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Nick Palmieri of

Hamilton Studio specific proposed flight operations.

The FAA has previously 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, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the

DJI Phantom 2 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, includi ng evasive and

emergency

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maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of tot al time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish

3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot incl uding at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make

and model of UAS to be used for o perations under the exemption. For clarification, the

FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

hour requirements in Exemptio n No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations.

The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulat ions would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate

distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers

and maintaini ng appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because

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prior to every flight, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and

as stated in the conditions and limit ations herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously 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, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11 109, 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 safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because

the altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2 UA will be provided to the PIC 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 al titude. This altitude information,

combined with Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UA within

vis ual line of sight, at or below 4 00 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to

Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UAS at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, i n 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 Exempti on From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely 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 DJI Pha ntom 2 UAS;(2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 UA during dayl ight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power t o fly for a total duration of 16 minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS;

the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 2 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UA experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 1 5 % remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, th e DJI Inspire 1 UAS will descend and land automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating

limitations of the UA S are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at

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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 her ein (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 Adversely Affect Safety.

In seeking this exemption, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and a lteration 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

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintena nce on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

Phantom 2 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will document

and maintain all maintenanc e records for the DJI Phantom 2 UAS.

Since the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents,

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 2 User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a copy of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS Maintenance Log is

attached hereto as Exhibit C.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Nick Palmieri of

Hamilton Studio will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain a n equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered.

In consideration of Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and t he technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, Nick Palmieri of

Hamilton Studio 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 F AA has previously 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).

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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 en titled Special Conditions, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom

2 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to tha t 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 UA for the limited

p urpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of Washington State for compensation or hire. 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 otherwi se pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation

of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 2 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

unu sual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraf t engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions 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 safety 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 Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio intended operation of the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator find s 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 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).

F. A Summary Th at Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules

From Which Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio Seeks Exemption:

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio 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 Nick Palmieri of Hamilton

Studio Seeks:

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This exemption will permit Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio to commer cially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Nick Palmieri

of Hamilton Studio Requ est.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority 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 publi c, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without an airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail above, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio will operate the DJI

Phantom 2 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.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio seeks an exemption pursuant to 14

C.F.R. §11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography

over certain areas of Washington State . By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Stu dio respectfully 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 Nick Palmieri of Hamilton

Studio to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas Washington State

.

Dated: 3/11/16

Nick Palmieri

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Appendices:

A

– DJI Phantom 2 Specifications Data Sheet

B

– DJI Phantom 2 Manufacturer’s User

Manual C

– Monthly Maintenance Log

APPENDIX

– A

DJI Phantom 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nick Palmieri of Hamilton Studio only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. D JI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs 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 pre determined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices).

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General Features  Ready to Fly, Multifunctional Quad

- rotor System

 Customized H3

- 2D and H3

- 3D Gimbal Support

 Precision Flight and Stable Hovering

 25min Flight Time & Smart Battery

 Auto Return

- to

- Home & Landing

 Advanced Power Management

 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

 Easy Ba ttery Replacement

 Self

- tightening Propeller

 Video Downlink Support

 CAN

- Bus Expansion Module

Aircraft Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1000g

Hover Accuracy (Ready To Fly) Vertical: 0.8m;

Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity
200°/s

Max Tilt Angle

35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed 15m/s(Not Recommended)

Diagonal Length

350mm

Flight Time

25mins

Take

- Off Weight ≤1300g

Operating Temperature

- 10°C ~ 50°C

Supported Battery DJI Smart Battery

DJI Smart Battery Type
3S LiPo

Capacity 5200mAh, 11.1V

Charging Environment Range

0 °C to 40 °C

Discharging Environment Range

- 20 °C to 50 °C

2.4GHz Remote Control Operating Frequency
2.4GHz ISM

Communication Distance (Open Area)

1000m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- 97dBm

Working Current/Voltage 120 mA@3.7V

Built

- In LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh

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– B

DJI Phantom 2 Manufacturer’s User Manual (Please see attachment)

APPENDIX

- C