Perry S Bechtle, .lr President, FlightLife, LLC 555 Rutile Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 November 3, 2015 U.S. Depmtment of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington DC 20590

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".--.. .,... ..... _. ''-.-.-•.• •·•- 1 =='}**~·=··** t'\**~ ~:** **~L:** Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part II ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations from: Part 45.23(b) Display of Markings**~Pa-rt-21** subH**-CertlficationproceCiures~tor** products ana-parts, Airwortlli.iless Certificates Part 61 Part 91 91.1 03(b)(2)91.105 91.109 91.119 91.121 91.151 91.405 91.407 91.409 91.417

Certification: Pilots, Light Instructors, and Ground Instructors General Operating and Flight Rules Preflight action Flight crewmembers at stations Flight instructionMinimum safe altitudes Altimeter settings Fuel requirements for flights in VFR conditions Maintenance required Operation after maintenance Inspections Maintenance records Dear Siror Madam:

- -.:=:.:::---**=~** .__**.:"'-~~** Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 and 14 C.F.R., FlightLife, LLC, --an operaioro{ an·o nmannea7\ircraf'fSysfern· for aerial._**photogr~ph)'** Nioeography forc6mri1erciarana. private television, print, online media, advertising, real estate, construction, and inspection interests hereby applies for an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations to allow commercial operation ofit's UAS. FlightLife, LLC isin possession ofaOJ! Phantom Vision 2 Plus, 0.11 Phantom 3,G4 Recon, OJ! Spreading Wings SI000

and also uses similar UAS each weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. The UAS operated by FlightLife, LLC \veighs less than 55 pounds, including the payload (i.e. camera, lens, and gimbal). Ithasa maximum speed of less than 87 knots, can hover, and can simultaneously move vertically and horizontally. FlightLife, LLC will only operate its UAS inline of sight only and will operate with pennission of the managing municipality, landowner and/or event organizer for which itis being operated. Operations ofthe UAS will be primarily for capturing video and photography utilized in commercial and private television, print, online media, advertising, real estate, construction, event and other inspection interests. The overwhelming majority of FlightLife, LLC photography is comprised of2 story structures and wooded areas which would notusually necessitate the altitude ofthe UAS togo above 100 feet. Such operations will insure that the UAS will "not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system orthe public." The Aircraft and their operation: This UAS has flight control using a remote control operating the5. 728-5.85Ghz frequency in compliance with FCC regulations. The range extender operates within a frequency of 2412-2462MHz in accordance with FCC regulations. - At any time that communication islost the UAS will return toits take off location ata height of approximately 60 feet. The UAS locks onto multiple GPS satellites to establish a "home" position prior to flight.

All flights will be operated within line of sight bythe pilot and observer. Maximum flight time of each event will be limited to appx. 20 minutes or less, this will leave approximately 50% of reserve time onthe UAS. Flights will be well below the 400 feet AGL requirement, FlightLife, LLC will not operate a UAS

above 350 feet AGL. ___, -Elights-wiiLahv.a)'S-have__an£AA_licensed_piloLUAs_op.eratOLalld_a_camera __**Qperator:,_i.Lfirst'":persQD..,~---~-** -= view is required, who will control the recording via the 0.11 application ona smart phone or tablet. - UAS operation will notbe commenced if within 5 miles ofan airport and/or whatever the most current UAS regulations require, which will ensure no danger to manned aircraft traffic or other security interests. Additionally, Notams, TFR's, FAA UAS software and other sources of airspace information will be referenced before every flight to ensure safety. Preflight procedure will beas follows: o Power supply test of UAS, Controller, Range Extender and 0.11 application device(smartphone) o Calibration of compass o Weather considerations o Flight obstructions o GPS lock ofno less than6 satellites o Link between controller and UAS o Link between application and UAS

All maintenance will be conducted in accordance with all manufacturer's specifications All maintenance and repair/modifications will be logged ina permanent file for future reference. All ofthe latest finn ware will be updated as needed via the 0.11 software as well as controller calibrations. There isa growing demand inthis area for UAS photography and media products and we can ensure that thisis ---done-\V'ith-a-focus-en-flight-safety-and-public-safet-y--:-F-lightbi-fe-is-e--xperienecd-in-lJA-S-eperat-iens-and,aviation---'--= safety andis positioned to provide these services inthe safest and most professional manner possible atthis time andinthe future asthe equipment and regulations evolve. The Flightlife, LLC President isan acrobatic pilot and fom1er US Navy Blue Angels Officer who is actively involved in aviation human factors and other aviation and aerospace activities.

Ifyou have any further questions please feel free to contact the undersigned at 904-4 72-8898 or email to myfl i2.htli fc(W.gmai l.com.