J anuary 21, 201 6

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington DC 20590



### RE: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012

References:

1) FAA Exemption No. 11138, Regulatory Docket No. FAA

- 2014

- 0481 in the matter of the petition of DOUGLAS TRUDEAU

2)FAA Exemption No. 11136, Regulatory Docket No. FAA

- 2014

- 0508 in the matter of the petition of ADVANCED AVIATION SOLUTIONS LLC

3) FAA Exemption No. 11080 Regulatory Docket No. FAA

- 2014

- 0355 in th e matter of the petition of FLYING CAM INC



### Dear Sir or Madam,

In accordance with the FAA's Guidelines for Submitting a Petition for Exemption under section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Quicksilver Consulting LLP. DBA National Property Inspections Conroe , referred to as NPI

- Conroe , request exemption from the following sections of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations §§

Part 21; 45.23(b); 61.113(a); 61.113(b); 91.119; 91.121; 91.151; 91.405(a)(1); 91.409(a)(1); 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) and (b)Extend of relief requested:

To permit commercial operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUASs) 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 will permit the operation of sUASs under controlled conditions in limited, predetermined and con trolled airspace. Upon granting of this proposed exemption request, NPI

- Conroe will conduct commercial operations of sUASs meeting or exceeding all operational and safety requirements per section 333.

Public Benefit:

1. Project and construction management/progress, inspections and monitoring. Aerial surveying and inspections can increase work site efficiency and safety, improve volumetric estimations, and reduce the risk of falls and injuries. In most cases the use of helicopters and small aircra ft will be reduced, which will improve safety and reduce the environmental impact.

2. Real estate and marketing will benefit from the use of sUAS aerial videography/photography that will lead to increased commerce and enhanced personal photography. Providin g a view that cannot be displayed through ground videography/photography, enhancing listings and future marketing.

3. Crop surveying with sUAS will possibly lead to decreased use of pesticides/fertilizers, potential conservation of water, and increased cro p yields
with decreased costs.

4. Search and rescue operations with sUASs will assist local officials with a tool that is capable of being deployed faster than and safer than a conventional helicopter or small aircraft with a lower risk of personal injury in the case of an
unforeseen accident.

5. Educational and research projects will benefit from the use of sUAS that provide more information in a more cost effective and efficient manner than other available optionsAbout Petitioner:

Quicksilver Consulting, LLP DBA National P r operty Inspections

- Conroe

3 Camden Oaks Lane

Montgomery, Texas 77356

Phone: 936 230

- 3440

Email: Garner @ NPI

- Conroe.com

NPI

- Conroe is a small business serving the needs of the southeastern Texas region. NPI

- Conroe intends to use sUASs to greatly benefit a variety of projects that may include, but not be limited to aerial surveying, construction management/progress, property inspections, agricultural projects, aerial videography/photography, real estate needs, possible search and rescue, etc.

Reasons why this exemption will not adversely effect safety or how this exemption will provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rule

When compared to small aircraft and helicopters, the following reasons show the enhanced level of safety proposed when using sUASs:

1. The sUASs weigh less than eight (8) pounds

2. Flights will take place within the visual line of sight of the pilot

3. Flight times are estimated to be 25 minutes with the PIC monitoring battery percentage returning to the ground station with 20% battery power remaining

4. Saf ety b riefings will be conducted with personnel involved with sUASs

5. Crew consists of sUAS pilot and Visual Observer

6. The public and bystanders will remain outside the 25 foot radi us of the PIC7. Operation will not be performed in a five (5) nautical mile radius of an

airport with out consent from the airport management

. 8. Flights will take place at an elevation range of 50'

- 400' and to not
exceed 400'.

9. Th e sUAS will weigh less than 55 pounds including payload including camera, gimbal, etc.

10. The sUAS will operate at speeds less than 50 knots, hover and simultaneously move vertically and horizontally

11. The sUAS will be capable of returning to and landing at a pre

- determined
location in the event that the communication is lost from the control or satellite during flight

NPI

- Conroe will adhere to the following regulations including:

1. 14 C.F.R. Pa rt 21, Certification Procedures for Products and Parts.
Airworthiness Certificates

2. 14 C.F.R. 45.23 Display of marks; general and 45.29 Size of marks

3. 14 C.F.R. 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command
and 61.133 Commercial pilot privileges and limitations

4. 14 C.F.R. 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: general

5. 14 C.F.R. 91.121 Altimeter settings

6. 14 C.F.R. 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

7. 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 91.40 7(a)(1); 91.409(a)(1) and (2); 91.417(a)and(b); As approved in Exemption 11138 (DOUGLAS TRUDEAU), BHI proposes to inspect and ensure that the sUASs is in a condition for safe flight in accordance with the operating documents.Equipment:

DJI Phantom 3 Advanced

Conclusion:

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section333of the Reform act of 2012

- size, weight, speed, operation capabilities, safety features, and operation withi n visual line of sight

- provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of NPI

- Conroe ’ s sUASs to
conduct aerial services to its clients.

Please feel free to contact our office with any questions or concerns regarding this application.

Sincerely,

Garner Gremillion

National Property Inspections

- Conroe