Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Room W12-140 West Building Ground Floor Washington DC 20590-0001 Dear Sir or Madam: I respectfully request exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Reform ACT and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulation in order for my company M3 Communications (M3) to utilize small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS). M3 is a small marketing and design firm. Much of our business includes videography. We intend to incorporate the use of a sUAS for a variety of projects for the purpose of ariel photography and ariel videography for creative marketing and advertising. Petitioner: Robert J. Munson, III M3 Communications, LLC (M3) P.O. Box 84408 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Telephone: 225-247-5371 Email: robertmunson@me.com Extent of relief requested: To permit commercial operation of a sUAS for operations conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. Said exemption would permit the operation of sUAS under controlled conditions in limited, predetermined and controlled airspace. Upon granting of this proposed exemption request, M3 would conduct commercial operations of sUAS meeting or exceeding all operational and safety requirements per Section 333. Specific Sections(s) seeking exemption:



### • 14 C.F.R Part 21 • 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) • 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) • 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) • 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2 • 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. 91.215 • 14 C.F.R. 91.104 through 91.417 Equipment : M3 has acquired a DJI Phantom 3 quad copter. The Phantom 3 is equipped with built-in GPS-enabled “geofence” preventing the pilot from accidentally flying into unwanted areas or obstacle s. The unit also features vision positioning with sensors that scan the ground enabling it identify patters to position and move more accurately. Additional safety features include a auto-takeoff feature as well as a GPS-powered “Auto Return Home” feature where the unit will fly back to its take-off location automatically in the case of low battery or lost connection or with the touch of a button on the remote. For additional safety and control, the Phantom 3 is equipped with a live-video feed sent to a tablet or phone connected to the remote control for real-time operator awareness and vision. Also displayed are all flight details including location, speed, height, distance, battery power and general aircraft conditions. Flight time exceeds 20 minutes. All flights begin with a pre-flight checklist and flight logs are captured automatically and include route, flight time, distance and location. We have logged more than 20 hours of training time with this unit. Quad Copter Specifications:

• Weight (Including Battery And Propellers) : 2.822 lb • Diagonal Size (Including Propellers) 23.23 in • Max Ascent Speed: 5 m/s • Max Descent Speed: 3 m/s • Hover Accuracy • • Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m • • Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m • Max Speed: 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) • Max Altitude Above Sea Level: 6000 m • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C • Gps Mode: GPS/GLONASS Remote Control Specifications:

• Operating Frequency: 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz • Max Distance: 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed) • Video Output Port: USB • Operating Temperature: 0°C- 40°C • Battery: 6000 mAh LiPo 2S • Mobile Device Holder • Receiver Sensitivity (1%Per): -101 dBm ±2 dBm• Transmitter Power (Eirp) • FCC: 20 dBm • CE: 16 dBm • Working Voltage: 1.2 A @7.4 V Public Benefit : Aerial photography and videography can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars when the use of manned fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters is required. That is cost-prohibitive for small businesses seeking to grow their business through creative marketing and advertising. By utilizing a sUAS, we will provide this service at a significantly lower cost making aerial photography and videography available to more businesses. Further, the sUAS can be operated much more safely and at less risk to the public than helicopters and fixed winged aircraft. Safety: Provided an exemption is granted, we will comply with all the following conditions and limitations:

• Operations will be limited to the DJI Phantom 3; • Flights will be operated within the visual line of sight of the pilot; • Flights will be operated only during daylight hours; • Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be thirty (30) minutes. Flight times may be less than thirty (30) minutes as the UAS will continuously monitor battery reserve and return to the ground station with at least 20% battery power reserved; • Flights will be operated at an altitude of 200 feet AGL. Flights will never exceed 400 feet AGL; • Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS pilot and a Visual Observer; • A briefing will be conducted daily by all personnel working with said sUAS; • All onsite personnel and client employees will be required to execute a waiver. Verbal/ written consent will be required of all persons within 100 feet of flight operation; • Written and/or oral permission from relative property owners will be obtained prior to operating the sUAS; • All permits, permissions, etc. will be obtained from local government offices as required; • The sUAS operated will weigh less than 55 pounds including payload (camera, lens, gimbal, etc.); and • The sUAS will operate at speeds less than 3 0 knots, hover and simultaneously move vertically and horizontally; • The sUAS will have the capability to return and land at the pre-determined location with the Security Perimeter should the sUAS lose communication or GPS signal during any operations; • The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies; • Operations will not be conducted over densely populated areas or heavily traffic highway s. • Contact respective airports if operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of estimated flight time, flight duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information.On behalf of M3 Communications, I want to thank you for your consideration in granting this exemption. It would be our honor to hold this designation and would represent a growth opportunity for my business and our clients. Thank you for your time and consideration,

Robert J. Munson, III M3 Communications, LLC (M3) P.O. Box 84408 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Telephone: 225-247-5371 Email: robertmunson@me.com