### July 17, 2015

Exemption No. 12073 Regulatory Docket No. FAA

– 2015

– 1367

Mr. Kevin Adkins President Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. 1986 James Gaynor Street Fallbrook, CA 92028

Dear Mr. Adkins :
This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends.

By letter dated April 19, 2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. ( here inafter petitioner or operator ) for an exemption. The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned ai rcraft system (UAS) to conduct on

- demand commercial sUAS operations

. See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption

. The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any de lay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner are the DJI Inspire 1, DJI Spreading Wings S1000, DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3, Aeryon Sky Ranger, 3D Robotics X8

- M.

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Th e petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates . In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of P ublic Law 112

− 95 in reference to 49 U

. S

. C

. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA fi nds that the requested relief from 14 CFR part 21
, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates , and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is
not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection 1



### . The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption No s

. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. ( see Docket No. FAA

− 2014

− 0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Lab s , Inc. ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

—

• They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 ;

• The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 also apply to the situation you pre sent; and

• A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. is granted an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and ( c ), 61.101(e)(4 ) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a)
, 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow the petit ioner to operate a UAS to perform

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (part iculate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by instruments aboard the UA.

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aerial data collection. This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. is hereafter referred to as the operator.
Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Inspire 1, DJI Spreading Wings S1000, DJI Phantom 2, DJI Phantom 3, Aeryon Sky Ranger, 3D Robotics X8

- M when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption

.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming are not permitted.

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceedin g 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airs peed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported 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 or U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times ;
e lectronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform th e duties required of the VO.

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7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating document s, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s res ponsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to thi s grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FA A’s UAS Integration Office (A FS− 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. 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 prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other p eople. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation.

10. Pr ior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

- flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g.
, inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the ins pection reveals 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.

11. The operator must follow the UA S manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a

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current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Col u mbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight revi ew requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The o perator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (traini ng, proficiency, and experience

- building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be co nducted during dedicated training sessions. During traini ng, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonpa rticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbo l as denoted on t he current FAA

- published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. 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.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS sign al, the UA must return to a pre

- determined location within the pr ivate or controlled

- access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from begin ning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufactur er if greater.

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21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be cond ucted in accordance with an ATO

- issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA

.

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial

num ber, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N− Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcem ent official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 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 tha t nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipa ting persons ; and b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or control led

- access property with permission from the prop erty owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vert ical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported

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to the FA A's UAS Integration Office (AFS− 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions containe d on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities t o the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the a rea of proposed filming. The 3

- day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times fo r all flights; b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of th e person responsible for the on

- scene operation of the UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N− Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming; f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request; g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted a nd the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the exemption holder’s MPTOM.

U nless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

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This exemption terminates on July 31, 2017 , unles s sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/ s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service

EnclosuresPage 1 of 11

1 9 Apr 2015

MSgt Kevin Adkins USMC (Ret) President Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. 1986 James Gaynor Street Fallbrook, CA 92028 C: (760)645

- 5215 kadkins@crossview

- concepts.com

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590

Subj: CROSSVIEW CONCEPTS CORPORATION, INC. SECTION 333 SUBMISSION TO FAA FOR APPLICATIONS/ PETITIONS/EXEMPTIONS AND ANY OTHER ITEMS FOR WHICH A DOCKET DOES NOT EXIST.

Re f : Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR Part 21;14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) & (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) & (b).

Sir or Madam,

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc., an operator of Sma ll Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUAS ”) equipped to offer on

- demand commercial s UAS operations for a host of industries and applications. These include:

• Aer ial search and rescue operational support • Infrastructure inspection

• Agricultural monitoring and support • Industrial refinery and manufacturer plant inspection • Accident/Incident survey and investigative support • Flare stack inspection • Private security monitoring • Utility

- power generation system inspections and patrolling • Pipeline inspection and patrolling • Filmmaking, cinematography, and videography • Wildlife and forestry monitoring • Aerial surveying and mapping • Construction site inspection and monitoring • Public Entity Support Operations

• Maritime aerial operationsPage 2 of 11

• Reality and wedding videography and imagery

• sUAS consulting

Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to all ow commercial operation of its sUASs , so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333 . To include, FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) that are issued to Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc.

As described below , the requested exemption would permit the operation of green minded sUASs relatively inexpensive ly under controlled conditions in the N ational A irspace System (NAS) that is 1) limi ted
, 2) pr edetermined, 3) controlled s UAS access a nd operation, and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations using conventional aircraft. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” Section 333(c) of the Reform Act.

The name and address of the applicant is:

Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. Attn: Kevin Adkins 1986 James Gaynor Street Fallbrook, California 92028 Ph: (252) 626

- 6335 Email: kadkins@crossview

- concepts.com

Regulations from which the exemptio n is requested:

14 CFR Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.103 14 C.F.R. 91.109 14 C.F. R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 407 (a ) (1) 14 CFR 409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b)

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress’ goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making thisPage 3 of 11

determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UASs d o not create a hazard to

users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following:

• The UAS’s size, weight, sp eed, and operational capability • Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas • Operation of the UAS within visua l line of sight of the operator

Reform Act Section 333 (a). Lastly, if the Secretary determines that such vehicles “may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the s afe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system.” Id. Section 333(c) (emphasis added) Applicant interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only process app lications for exemptions under S ection 333, but for the Administrator to craft conditions for the safe operation of the UAS, if it should be determined that the conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements for approval. The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority by its terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under § 40101 of the Act that includes SUASs , from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate.

Th e Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702

- 44716 of this title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1).

Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. request that an exemption be granted to any requirement for SUAS operators to hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sp ort pilot certificate. This request is in concert with the FAA 14 CFR Parts 21, 43, 45 Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Proposed Rule dated 23 Feb 2015. To add, model aircraft operators operate unmanned aircraft that are co mparable in size, weight, and speed, but the operator is not required to hold a manned pilot certificate. If this exemption is granted, the requestor shall ensure that operators pass an aeronautical knowledge test and recertify annually as proposed by the FAA Rule Making Committee

. The aeronautical knowledge test shall be similar to current military knowledge standards until the FAA establishes the FAA aeronautical knowledge test for s UAS operators. All operators shall be a minimum age of 17 years old and be a U.S. citizen with a valid FAA Class II Medical Certificate and state issued driver’s license

.
The applicant request that the m embers of the sUAS aircrew shall not be required to hold a pilot’s license or certificate beyond the FAA Class II Fli ght Medical Certificate or commercial driver’s license

. Due to the lack of identified UAS Pilot in Command (PIC) FAA Certificate requirement that are not outlined in Section 336 of Public L aw 112

- 95 (the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ) , Section 334 “PUBLIC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS”, or Section 336 “SPECIAL RULE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT”. Therefore, the applicant is requesting an exemption from Pilot In Command (PIC), also identified as the Vehicle Operator (VO) throughout this documen t, not to be required to hold “... an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate” as annotated in previous Section 333 Exceptions authorized. Each vehicle operator shall be certified on each s UAS type before designation as a vehicle operator (VO ) for each s UAS type . Before Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. sUAS assets are authorized for autonomous aircrew operational flights; currency and designations shall be maintained and authorized by Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. All records for personnel and s UAS shall be made available upon request by an FAA Admin istrator or law enforcement agency orPage 4 of 11

representative . Preflight and post flight inspections shall be conducted as Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) within Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. Incidents/mishaps that involve injury or damage shall be repo rted to the FAA within 10 business days of the incident/mishap. A safety mind frame of each operator is critical to the success of the Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. and shall be grounds for termination when Safety of Flight (SOF) and overall ground safety is not applied.

Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. s UASs are vertical take

- off and landing (VTOL) rotary

- winged air vehicles (AV) and fixed

- wing AV , weighting 55 lbs or less including payload. They operate, under normal conditio ns at a speed of no more than 87 knots ( 100 MPH), operation not to exceed manufacturer recommended airspeed, and have the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horiz ontal plane simultaneously. The sUAS assets will operate only in line of sight and will operate only within a sterile

area. Such o perations will insure that the s UAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.”

Reform Act Sectio n 333 (b). Given the small size of the s UASs involved and the restricted sterile environment within which they will operate, the appl icant falls squarely within the zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operation s of UASs to commence immediately. Also
, due to the size of the UASs and the restrict ed areas in which the relevant s UASs will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including r educed emissions associated with allowing UASs, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest.

In regards to the Section 336 of Public Law 112

- 95 (the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ) , Section 334 “PUBLIC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS”, or Section 336 “SPECIAL RULE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT”, extract: “...when flown within 5 miles of an airport, the operator of the aircraft provides the airport operator/ manager and the airpo rt air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport) with prior notice of the operation (model aircraft operators flying from a permanent location within 5 miles of an airport should establish a mutually

- agreed upon operati ng procedure with the airport operator and the airport air traffic control tower (when an air traffic facility is located at the airport)).” The applicant request that the same consideration
, that is outlined in Section 336 of Public Law 112

- 95 (the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ) , Section 334 “PUBLIC UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS”, or Section 336 “SPECIAL RULE FOR MODEL AIRCRAFT”
, be equally applied to the Crossview Concepts Corporati on , Inc. commercial sUAS operations within five miles of an airport as given to the model aircraft operators. The commercial sUAS operations conducted and experience by the applicant shall far exceed the model aircraft operations safety measures , expertise, and practices at any given time and shall mirror current sUAS safety practices conducted by NAVAIR PMA

- 263 Group 1 UAS operations as applied in the Training and Logistics Support Activity (TALSA) schoolhouses located at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC an d MCB Camp Pendleton, CA. The following information is provided to support the aforementioned statement. The owner
, a retired U.S. Marine after 24 years of service, of Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. hold s the distinct pleasure of establishing the T ALSA procedures, imposed airspace control measures, policies, authoring all schoolhouse document templates, maintaining and authoring sUAS curricula, and assessing the safety and overall performance of each TALSA region schoolhouse. In addition, the owner of Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. has performed the duties as a RQ

- 11B Raven, RQ

- 12A WASP AE, and RQ

- 20A PUMA AE sUAS

- Operator, s UAS

- Evaluator, sUASPage 5 of 11

Initial Qualification Training Instructor (IQT

- I), s UAS

- Program Manager, sUAS Test Flight Lead, sch oolhouse Site Lead at both locations, and served as the TALSA Manager.

This exemption would be in concert with the current FAA Rule making Committee’s Small UAS Rules Proposal and the Modernization Act. The FAA decision to grant this exemption would el iminate the exemption request of 14 C.F.R. § 1.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.

**AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT L EVEL OF SAFETY** 

The applicant will operate the following aircraft :

1. DJI Inspire 1 2. DJI Spre ading Wings S1000 3. DJI Phantom 2 4. DJI Phantom 3 5 . Aeryon Sky Ranger 6. 3DR X8

- M

The applicant proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe operations conducted with conventional aircraft. These limi tations and conditions to which Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under a n FAA issued exemption include:

1. The s UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a vehicle operator (VO) and/or observer. 3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will not exceed the capabilit ies and limitations of the s UAS type operated per manufacture specifications and recommendations . Flights will be terminated at no less than 1 5% battery power reserve during any flight to ensure Safety of Flight (SOF)

. 4. Day f lights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 4 00 feet AGL

. 5. Range of operation and altitude shall be decreased when operating in close vicinity of airfields that are not controlled by air traffic control (ATC) in Class G airspace . Where airfields are controlled by AT C or other forms, coordination and permissive operations shall be coordinated with the appropriate airspace control authority (ACA), i.e. Class B, Class C, Class, D, and Class E airspace. Clas s A airspace shall be avoided. Operation under Class E airspac e and imposing a self

- imposed safety buffer below the Class E airspace shall only be conducted after proper coordination with the Class E airspace ACA. Safety buffers shall be reasonable and flights shall be c ancelled if Safety of Flight (SO F) is ever a c oncern by the ACA or of the s UAS VO. 6

. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the s UAS vehicle operator (VO) . If line

- of

- sight (L O S) is an issue during s UAS flight operations, an observer shall be utilized. When operating specific s UAS air vehicles during specific missions , a Payload Operator (PO) shall be a part of the aircrew. 7. s UAS VO shall be trained and certified in the s UAS type operating and have visual acuity, correctable by glasses or contacts , of 20/20 and not be color blin d

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8. s UAS VO shall perform as the Pilot in Command (PIC) duties an d be responsible for the s UAS SO F

. Consideration to obstacle s, safe launch/recovery area, LO S, s UAS capabilities and limitations, s UAS Operational Brief, pre/post flight operations, and Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. imposed airspace control measures and procedures shall be adhered to, i.e. mandatory ascending/descen ding Elevator P oints, Emergency Holding Points, etc. 9. A s UAS flight path shall never be programmed to fly over another s UAS launch/recovery site and/or Ground Control Station (GCS). 10. Multiple s UAS launch/recovery sites shall ensure that s UAS VOs coordinate through positive communication during s UAS operations a nd shall stagger AV la unches and landings to ensure SO F. 11

. The s UAS will only operate within a n identified confined “Sterile Area” of the flight operations area

. Area shall be surveyed by the aircrew prior to s UAS operational flight commencement. s UAS operations with in the aforementioned operations area shall not commence unless , if applicable, required ACA coordination has been completed, agreed upon, and authorized. 12

. A s UAS brief shall be cond ucted in regard to the day’s planned s UAS operatio ns

. sUAS Brief shall be conducted before sUAS flight operations commence. The s UAS Brief is mandatory and all participating personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter shall be present for this briefing. 13

. The operator shall obtain the consent of all persons involved and ensure that only consenting
pe rsons will be allowed within 75 feet (25 meters) radius of the SUAS launch/recovery site (GCS); the radius may be reduced to 30 feet (10 meters) based upon an equiv ale nt level of safety and environment conditions and restrictions determination by the s UAS VO (PIC)

. 14. s UAS VO shall maintain current proficiency in all s UAS type that they are certified with. 15

. During all s UAS operations
, where an observer is utilized, positive communication shall be maintained between the s UAS VO and the observer. 16

. Written and/or oral permission from th e relevant property holders shall be obtained. 17

. All required permissions and permits will be obt ained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies when applicable

. 18. If the s UAS is the subject of a Loss o f Link (LOL) emergency or a GPS Loss emergency , the s UAS will have the capability to return to a pre

- determined location within the operating are a, i.e. manual control, and /or land safely , i.e. “land immediately” feature or similar. 19. The s UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of e mergenc ies and the VO shall conduct established Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. Emergency Procedures and manufacturer established emergency procedures. 20. All s UAS incidents that involve death, injury, damage to equipment (other than the company owned

s UAS ), and damage to property (other than company owned) shall be reported appropriately. 21. “Right of way” shall always be given to all other manned and unmanned air vehicles in every scenario and event without exception. Special consideration shall always be granted in every event that requires actions that would prevent death of injury of any person. 22. Crossview Concepts corporation, Inc., on the behalf of the s UAS VO, shall submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction o ver the area of proposed sUAS operations

. It is understood that the 3

- day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities shall include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for al l flights. b. Name and phone number of the vehicle operator (VO) for the s UAS conduct ing the sUAS operation under this grant of exemption. c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on

- scene operation of the s UAS

. d. Make, model, and serial or N

- Number of s UAS to be usedPage 7 of 11

e. Name and certificate number of s UAS vehicle operator (VO)/pilot in command ( PIC ) involved in the sUAS operation

. f. A statement that the VO has obtained permission from property owners and/or , if applicable, local officia ls to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made availabl e to the inspector upon request. g. Signature of exempti on holder or representative. h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.

**14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1)** Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, a n exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt ai rcraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrat es that the s UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed

- wing or rotary

- wing ) operating with an airworthiness cer tificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The s UAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and opera tes exclusively withi n a safe area as set out in the Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the Manual’s requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with loc al public safety requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional filming during filming services

. I n regard to motion picture and television production, security of the filming location adds to and provide s a g reater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. This type of local operations area security is also found within the industrial and manufacturing areas, specific national, state, local, and privately controlled areas, and during local emergencies that are supported. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the s UAS , due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external load.

**14 C.F.R. §45.23 (b). Marking of the Airc raft** 

**.** The regulation requires: When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light

- sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches

nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light

- sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. Ev en though the SUAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the s UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word “Experimental” can be placed. Given the size of the s UAV, two

- inch lettering wi ll be impossible. The word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the S UAV marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the s UAS air vehicle (AV) veh icle operator (VO)
, AV visual observer
, and others working with the sUAS will see the identification of the s UAS as marked appropriately with registered aircraft markings.Page 8 of 11

Each Crossview Concepts Corporations, Inc. s UAS air vehicle shall be registered with the FAA and the FAA aircraft registration number shall be placed on the air vehicle in the largest practicable manner

. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 101 67 and 10167A.

**14 C.F.R. §1 .113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in**  **Command.** Section 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non

- commercial operations

**.** Because the UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operatio ns can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a private pilot’s license rather than a commercial pilot’ s license to operate this s UAS

. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries th e pilot and passengers, the

s UAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot’s certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associ ated with the operation of the s UAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial op erations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the s UAS as requested with a private pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

**14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness.** The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for de termining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the Manual for maintenance and use of safety check lists prior to each flight, as set forth in Sections (j)
, (l) and (q) , an equivalent level of safety will be provid ed.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft.**  Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides:

“ No person may operate a U.S.

- registered civil aircraft...” (2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless it is available in the aircraft
, a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. The s UAS , given its size and configuration
, has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the GCS within the reach of the s UAS vehicle operator for immediate

access. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.103:**  **Preflight action**

**.** This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an exemption will be needed. The s UAS ve hicle operator will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, launch paths and landing approaches, a nd aircraft pre

- flight check parameters and data before committing to a AV Launch

.
**14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight instruction**

. Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. s UASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of the GCS Hand Controller Unit (HCU) that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has appr oved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instructionPage 9 of 11

in experimental aircraft. See Exemption Nos. 5778K & 9862A. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed of the aircraft.

**14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum safe altitudes**

**.** Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the F AA. As this exemption is for a s UAS that is for not only s UAS fixed

- wing AVs, but also SUAS rotary

- winged ( helicopter ) and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to4 00 AGL, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited conditions stated in the Manual, the s UAS wil l never operate at higher than 4 00 AGL unless authorized by a COA or the published FAA rules for s UAS scheduled to be published in 2015. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, and speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the required ACA coordination, permission of the property owner or local officials , and other unforeseen requirements that may arise. Due to the advance notice to the property owner and participants in the ae rial activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned s UAS flight operations. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft
, weighting far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk ass ociated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or belo w 4 00 AGL other industries. In addition, the low

- altitude operations of the SUAS will ensure separation between these s UAS operations an d the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119.

**14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings**

**.** This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set “...to t he elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the s UAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the s UAS vehicle operator , pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch /recovery site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR**  **Conditions**

**.** Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane 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

– (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.” The battery powering the s UAS provides set flight endurances for each s UAS type

. To meet the 30

- minute re serve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, s UAS flights would be extremely limited or not be able to fly at all. Given the limitations on the s UAS ’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time fram e for flight in daylight VFR conditions is reasonable. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the s UAS
, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engende r the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the sma ll UAS. Additionally, limiting s UAS flights to extreme minimum flight time would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be gra nted. Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to the manufacture’s flight endurance specifications and self

- imposing minimum reserve battery life to force a controlled landing safely without exceeding the manufacturer’sPage 10 of 11

maximum flight endurance specifications. This restriction would be mo re than adequate to return the

s UAS to its planned launch/recovery site from anywhere within its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other ope rations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808.

**14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration**

**.** The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in Section 91.715, no person may operat e a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. . . . (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. The s UAS , fully loaded, weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no abilit y or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the SUAS

. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the GCS where the s UAS vehicle operator operating the AV will have immediate access t o them, to the ext ent they are applicable to the s UAS . The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700.

**14 C.F.R. § 91.4**  **05 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections**

**.** These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, exce pt as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43. Given that these section s and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the applicant. The operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook will accomplish maintenance. An equivalent level of safety will be ac hieved due to the nature of these s UASs based on their sized and will carry a small payloa d and operate only in observed controlled areas for limited periods of ti me. If mechanical issues arise
, the SUAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 4 00 feet AGL unless otherwise authorized through a FAA COA

. T he operator will ensure that the s UAS is in working o rder prior to initiating flight and perform required operator maintenanc e

. Major maintenance events beyond basic operator mainte nance shall be recorded in the s UAS equipment record jacket maintained by the applicant

. Moreover, the vehicle operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equival ent level of safety.

**Summary**

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned aircraft vehicle ( SUAS ) (55 lbs

. or less). Approval of exemptions all owing commercial operations of s UASs , will enhance safety by reducing risk while operating within the NAS

. Conventional operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, op erate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the subjects being filmed or equipment being inspected and in extreme proximity to people and structures and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the neighborhood of 4,000 lbs, carrying lar ge amounts of J et A , JP

- 8 or other fuel. Such aircraft must fly to and from the operational location. In contrast, a s UAS weighing fewer thanPage 11 of 11

55lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combust ible fuel carried on board. The s UAS is carried to the operation site and not flown. The SUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights. The operation of s UASs , weighting le ss than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions aforementioned , will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment ; resulting in a far safer air vehicle flight than conventional aircraft operations utilizing c ombustible fuels and rotating blades operating within close proximity to the
g round, personnel, and equipment during filming and inspections. Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. has every intention to adhere to and comply with established policies, rules , guidelines, and established laws.

**Privacy**

Privacy of personnel and property shall be adhered to. No person shal l be surveilled unless proper authorization is provided by the appropriate authorizing agency or organization in accordance with established intelligence oversight practices and in compliance with all applicable regulations, orders, publications, and/or policies. All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner’s prior consent and knowledge , unless the area is deemed a public area

. Navigational imagery may be used to support incident/mishap reporting as applicable. Only imagery supporting the purpose of the s UAS operational flight shall be utilized for the appropriate purpose. Commercial Film and TV f ilming events will be of people who have also consented to being filmed or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where filming will take place. All s UAS operations shall be conducted in consideration to the direction to government entities set forth in the Presidential Memorandum, Promoting Economic Competitiveness While Safeguarding Privacy, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties in Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (February 15, 2015). The grant of this exemption request will provide improved safety in both day and low

- light operations. Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012

-- size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight a nd national security

– provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant’s commercial and private s UAS

.

Respectfully
,

Kevin Adkins President Crossview Concepts Corporation, Inc. Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ( SUAS ) Service Provider