Petition for Exemption 14 CFR 11.81

June 28 , 2015 Bryan J. Owens Blue Lion Digital LLC 1040 W. Washington Street Greenville, South Carolina 29642 864 - 304 - 9632 bryan.owens@blueliondigital.com Specific Exemption Sections 1.45.23(b) - 2.61.113(a) & (b); 3.91.7(a) - 4.91.9(b)(2) - 5.91.119 - 6.91.121 - 7.91.151(a) - 8.91.203(a) & (b) - 9.91.405(a)(1) - 10.91.407(a)(1)191.409(a)(2) - 11.91.417(a) & (b) - of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations Relief Sought: The extent of relief sought will allow for the operat ion of video tourism and client promotions via unmanned aerial s ys tem (UAS) business in the state of South Carolina . The exemptions requested in this petition allows for Bryan Owens /Blue Lion Digital LLC to operation the PHANTOM 2 Vision+ quad - copter unmanned aircraft s ys tem (UAS) to conduct aerial videography and cinematography

to enhance local tourism in the upstate of South Carolina. In July 2015 the Big League Baseball World Series, an organization of the L ittle League organization, will be held in Ea sley , South Carolina . The week - long tournament, July 28

– August 4, 2015, will have an e stimated 16 ,0 00 people in attendance. The championship game will be broadcast on ESPN on August 4. I would like the opportunity to be allowed to cover this baseball wo rld series with the phantom UAS for my client the Big League Baseball World Series. 2015 marks the 15 th anniversary of the Big League Baseball World Series hosted in Easley , South Carolina. Over 16,000 people are expected to attend and there will be 2.1 m illion television impressions. The Big League Baseball World Series has an annualeconomic impact of $730,000 in the upstate of South Carolina and this will be a great

opportunity

to cover the event pending approval from the FAA. Add itionally , approval wi ll allow f or the creation of community awareness about tourism in Pickens County

South Carolina. According to a study prepared for the South Carolina Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, by

the U.S. Travel Association, “The Economic Impact of Travel on South Carolina Counties, 2013”, Pickens County Tourism spending generates 840 direct jobs in the tourism industry

(restaurants, transportation, lodging, attractions, arts, entertainment). For every two direct jobs generated by tourist spending, one additi onal indirect job is generated through the multiplier effect on the Pickens area economy . There are a total of 1,260 jobs (840 direct jobs + 420 indirect jobs) are generated b y tourist spending in Pickens County . This same study

reported that tourism in P ickens County generated $95.59 million in direct tourist spending and p roduced $15.32 million in worker income & paychecks . As a result $3.08 million in tax revenue was generated for Pickens County and $5.85 million in South Carolina tax revenues. The UAS will be a great additional marketing tool capturing images like no other tool available until now due to the new technology . Community

Benefits UAS coverage for the 15 th annual Big League Baseball World Series tournament will be a first time event for Easley , South Carolina . Covering the Big League Baseball World Series will be the first time a L ittle League organization tournament have UAS coverage. UAS coverage offers a unique vantage point for tourist areas in Pickens County South Carolina such as Hagood Mill Historic Site and Folklife Center. Video footage from drones offer an aesthetic value that cannot be captured in any other medium. The end result will drive additional economic growth and revenues to businesses in upstate South Carolina . The project will help create new jobs and opportunities for local businesses in this budding tourism district. Finally , economic progress in tourism drives the housing market. Succession in tourism marketing will prompt the housing market to grow in tandem. The public will gain a new interest and perspective in Pickens County South Carolina . Granting exemption will give man y individuals and business owners access to this service at a cost significantly lower than using a helicopter, airplane or bucket truc k. The relativel y small size and lack of combustible fuel compared to larger manned aircraft, thePhantom poses no threat the public. Additionally the operation of the Phantom will minimize ecological damage and promote economic growth b y providing information to companies looking to relocate or build in Pickens County South Carolina and surrounding area. Reasons wh y the requested exemptions would not adversel y affect safet y : All rules and regulations given b y the FAA will be followed completel y given ap proval to operate the UAS ..

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- Regards, Bryan J. Owens