HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE THE 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

___________________________________________________

The Kansas City Drone Company, LLC

 Petitioner.

Docket No. FAA-2015-1528

PETITION OF THE KANSAS CITY DRONE COMPANY, LLC

TO AMEND EXEMPTION NO. 12039

Lisa Ellman

Patrick R. Rizzi

Matthew J. Clark

Hogan Lovells US LLP

555 13th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20004

Phone: 202-637-6934

Fax: 202-637-5910

lisa.ellman@hoganlovells.com

patrick.rizzi@hoganlovells.com

matt.clark@hoganlovells.com

Counsel for The Kansas City Drone Company, LLC

DATE: December 28, 2015
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I. BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY 

On April 20, 2015, The Kansas City Drone Company, LLC (“KC Drone Company”) 

petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (“FMRA”) and 14 C.F.R. §§ 11.61(b), 11.63(a), and 

11.81, for an exemption from certain sections of the Federal Aviation Regulations to allow 

commercial operation of an unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) to conduct aerial 

photography, videography, and data collection. On July 14, 2015, the FAA issued 

Exemption No. 12039 (“the Exemption”), allowing KC Drone Company to operate the 

AgEagle for aerial data collection. KC Drone Company hereby requests an amendment to 

also allow operation of the Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter and Birdpilot X-8 Multicopter, as well as 

the previously approved vehicles identified in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 to the 

Amended Measure Exemption (and attached to this Petition as Appendix A). See, e.g., 

Exemption No. 12646A (November 19, 2015; Docket FAA-2015-1602) (“Amended Measure 

Exemption”). KC Drone Company also requests an amendment to allow limited UAS 

operations at an altitude of more than 400 feet above the ground (“AGL”) when the structure 

being inspected exceeds that height.

II. REQUESTED AMENDMENT TO LIMITATION NO. 1 

Limitation No. 1 of the Exemption provides, in part, that “[p]roposed operations of any 

other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.” Accordingly, 

KC Drone Company respectfully requests an amendment to the Exemption so that it can 

operate additional UAS models, including the Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter and Birdpilot X-8 

Multicopter, as well as the vehicles listed in Appendix A of this Petition. Specifically, KC

Drone Company requests that Limitation No. 1 in the Exemption be revised to the following:

“1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the 

AgEagle, Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter, Birdpilot X-8 Multicopter, and all

aircraft approved by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation

for operation under Section 333 (Appendix A) 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.”
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The requested amendment to Limitation No. 1 of the Exemption only seeks to add small UAS 

models that the FAA has either already approved for performing aerial data collection, or 

UAS models which exhibit the same exact characteristics and operating capabilities which 

would warrant approval under Section 333 of FMRA. The FAA is familiar with and has 

already determined that the weight, speed and operational capabilities of each vehicle listed 

in Appendix A of this Petition meets the requirements of Section 333 of FMRA. In the 

Amended Measure Exemption, the FAA determined that the vehicles identified in Attachment 

1 and Attachment 2 to the Amended Measure Exemption (and attached to this Petition as 

Appendix A) warranted approval for operation under Section 333 of FMRA. 

The weight, speed, and operational capabilities of the Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter also 

meet the requirements of Section 333 of FMRA. The Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter is a small 

battery powered UAS with 4 electric motors in a quadcopter configuration. The vehicle is 

composed of primarily plastic and carbon fiber, measures 500mm in diameter, and has a 

maximum take-off weight of less than 5kg (~11 pounds). It has a maximum operating 

airspeed of less than 87 knots and has a flight endurance of approximately 60 - 42 minutes 

depending on the exact configuration and operating conditions. The Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter

is equipped with 3D Robotics’ advanced Pixhawk control system that will allow it to operate 

safely after experiencing certain in-flight contingencies or failures and uses an auto-pilot 

system to maintain UAS stability and control. The UAS is also able to respond to a loss of 

GPS or a lost-link event with a pre-coordinated, predictable, automated flight maneuver. The 

Pixhawk control system is used in several popular 3D Robotics models previously approved

by the FAA, including, but not limited to: 

 3D Robotics Solo: Exemption No. 12174 (July 27, 2015; Docket FAA-2015-1851) 

(“CNN Exemption”)

 3D Robotics RTF X8: Exemption No. 11379 (April 17, 2015; Docket FAA-2015-

0059) (“Vine Rangers Exemption”)
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 3D Robotics Iris+: Exemption No. 11273 (April 2, 2015; Docket FAA-2014-0913) 

(“AIG PC Global Services Exemption”) 

These safety features of the Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter control system provide an equivalent 

level of safety compared to a manned aircraft performing a similar operation and mitigate the 

risk of command and control link failures.

The weight, speed and operation capabilities of the Birdpilot X-8 Multicopter also 

meet the requirements of Section 333 of FMRA. The Birdpilot X-8 Multicopter is a small 

battery powered UAS with 8 electric motors in a quadcopter configuration. Similar to the 

Birdpilot X-4, the vehicle is composed of primarily plastic and carbon fiber, measures 500mm 

in diameter, and has a maximum take-off weight of less than 5kg (~11 pounds). It has a 

maximum operating airspeed of less than 87 knots and has a flight endurance of 50 - 35 

minutes depending on the exact configuration and operating conditions. The Birdpilot X-8 

Multicopter is equipped with the same advanced 3D Robotics Pixhawk control system that 

the Birdpilot X-4 uses. Additional information on the design characteristics and safety 

features of the Birdpilot X-4

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and X-8

2 Multicopters is attached to this Petition as Appendix B. 

Granting the requested amendment to Limitation No. 1 of the Exemption would not 

create a hazard to users of the National Airspace System or the public, nor would it pose a 

threat to national security. Moreover, it would not adversely affect safety, but rather would 

provide at least an equivalent level of safety to that provided by the regulations from which 

exemption is sought. 

III. REQUESTED AMENDMENT TO LIMITATION NO. 4 

The benefits of UAS in the building and infrastructure inspection industry are 

significant. Tower and structure inspections are hazardous and present unique difficulties for 

 

1

For additional manufacturer information on the Birdpilot X-4 Multicopter, see

http://www.birdpilot.com/x4-multicopter.

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For additional manufacturer information on the Birdpilot X-8 Multicopter, see 

http://www.birdpilot.com/x8-multicopter.
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persons conducting inspections and maintenance of this infrastructure. The inspections are 

normally conducted utilizing personnel to physically inspect the structure. Manned 

helicopters are also sometimes used to transport inspection personnel to the top of a 

structure so that a physical inspection may be conducted.

As recognized by the FAA in granting the Exemption, the use of UAS for aerial data 

collection, including aerial imaging and inspection of buildings, towers and structures, offers

significant safety and efficiency benefits. However, to unleash the full potential and safety 

benefits of this technology for aerial inspections, UAS must be able to operate above 400 

feet AGL when the structure being inspected exceeds that height. 

Limitation No. 4 of the Exemption provides, in part, that “[t]he UA must be operated 

at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL).” KC Drone Company 

seeks an amendment to the Exemption so that it may conduct UAS aerial imaging and 

inspection of towers, buildings and industrial / utility infrastructure at an altitude above 400

feet AGL when the structure being inspected exceeds that height, provided that: (i) the 

unmanned aircraft (“UA”) remains within 50 feet of the structure being inspected; and (ii) the 

operator obtains advance approval from the FAA prior to conducting any flight operation 

above 400 feet AGL.

As discussed in the proposed conditions and limitation below, the UA will remain 

within 50 feet of the structure being inspected for any flight operation above 400 feet AGL. A 

UAS operated within 50 feet of a structure would not, by itself, adversely affect aeronautical 

operations. This is because the minimum safe altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 

91.119(c) prohibit an aircraft from operating closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, 

vehicle, or structure. Therefore, an aircraft will not be operating near the UAS, which will 

remain within 50 feet of the structure at all times. Additionally, the structure itself would, in all 

instances, present a greater obstruction hazard to other aircraft than would the small UAS. 

Furthermore, manned aircraft operating in the vicinity of the UAS operation, or at a lower 
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altitude, would also receive notification of UAS flight activity through the Notice to Airmen 

(“NOTAM”) process. 

KC Drone Company submits that the requested amendments do not change the 

conditions or reasons supporting the safety arguments that were the basis for granting the 

Exemption. KC Drone Company refers the FAA to, and incorporates herein, its original 

petition for exemption filed in April 2015 in this docket for a listing of the regulations from 

which the petition sought an exemption, as well as the demonstrations of equivalent levels of 

safety justifying the original Exemption. To the extent that flight operations above 400 feet 

AGL raise any unique safety considerations that must be separately addressed and 

mitigated, KC Drone Company will adhere to the following conditions and limitations which 

will ensure an equivalent level of safety:

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A. Procedures to Ensure Visual Line-of-Sight is Maintained 

To ensure that visual line-of-sight is maintained with the UA when it is operating 

above 400 feet AGL, KC Drone Company will conduct an altitude assessment as follows: 

1. Set the camera angle to 0 degrees;

2. Climb until the top of the structure is centered on the ground control station video 

display;

3. Note the altitude of the UA, and;

4. Set altitude limit at that altitude +50 feet.

The UA will be operated within the visual line-of-sight of the pilot-in command (“PIC”) and 

Observer at all times. During the altitude assessment, the Observer will maintain continuous

visual contact with the UA. If it appears that visual contact may be compromised, the 

Observer will announce this to the PIC, and the PIC will land the UA as soon as safely 

possible. 

 

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The below referenced additional safety considerations for flight operations above 400 feet AGL 

are based on the FAA’s request for additional information sent to HUVRData, LLC on August 5, 

2015. See Docket No. FAA-2014-0942-0004. 
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Once the altitude assessment is complete, the PIC will climb the UA to the new 

maximum altitude while maintaining a vertical distance of 50 feet from the structure. The 

Observer will be located in a position that, given his or her best estimate, will allow them to 

maintain visual contact with the UA throughout the flight operation. Once in position, the PIC 

will maneuver the UA around the structure testing the ability to maintain visual contact 

throughout the inspection. If necessary, KC Drone Company will utilize more than one 

Observer to ensure visual contact with the UA can always be maintained.

B. Procedures to Protect Nonparticipating Persons in the Event of an 

Accident 

The structures that KC Drone Company inspects are primarily located in remote 

sparsely populated areas and will not have nonparticipants in the vicinity of the flight 

operation. Consistent with Limitation No. 26 in the Exemption, KC Drone Company will 

ensure that flight operations are conducted at least 500 feet away from all nonparticipating

persons unless barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating 

persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. KC Drone Company will

ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises 

where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within a 500 feet radius of the 

UAS, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of 

nonparticipating persons.

C. Limitations on Operations within Proximity to Populated Areas 

While KC Drone Company currently has no plans to conduct inspections near 

populated areas, to the extent that any such operation is required, prior approval in the form 

of an Air Traffic Organization (“ATO”) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (“COA”) 

will be obtained, and the Limitations of the Exemption and any amendments thereto will be 

complied with. Prior to conducting any flight operations, the operator will conduct an 

inspection of the area surrounding the flight location and, if necessary, take additional steps 

to establish a safety perimeter around the flight operating area. Should the safety perimeter 

be breached, the PIC will land the UA and no flight operations will occur until the area is 
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secure and clear of any nonparticipants. Moreover, flight operations within 50 feet of a 

structure would not adversely affect aeronautical operations. This is because aircraft 

operating within proximity to populated areas would be subject to the minimum safe altitude 

requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(b), which prohibit an aircraft from operating closer than 

1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.

D. Weather Procedures and Minimums

To address factors such as wind and fast moving weather phenomena at higher 

altitudes, the PIC will check a local weather forecast covering the time of flight and maintain 

appropriate cloud avoidance. Wind velocity and direction will be checked on-site prior to 

flight. The UA will 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 or above 

UA wind maximums. If any of these minimums cannot be met during flight, the mission will 

be aborted, and the UA will land in accordance with predetermined, site-specific contingency 

plans. 

E. Identifying Potential Hazards to the Flight 

Prior to conducting a flight operation, flight personnel will inspect the area of flight 

operation to identify any potential hazards to the flight, including, but not limited to, ground 

based obstacles, wires, guidelines and support cables. If an operation is required where any 

such potential hazards are present, the PIC and Observer will be positioned to ensure that 

the potential hazards are clearly identified and that the UA remains clear of the obstacles. 

Both the PIC and Observer will be located in a position with a clear line-of-sight to any 

obstacles during the flight. If necessary to ensure safe flight, KC Drone Company will utilize 

a secondary Observer to scan the area around potential obstacles and assist the PIC in 

maintaining situational awareness. 

IV. PUBLIC INTEREST 

KC Drone Company submits that the requested amendments to the Exemption do 

not affect the public interest reasons that were the basis for granting the original Exemption. 
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The requested amendment to add additional vehicles to the Exemption is in the public

interest as it would further reduce hazards and emissions associated with the alternate use 

of manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial data collection. Like the AgEagle authorized for 

use under the Exemption, the additional vehicles are light weight and do not carry any 

flammable fuel, further reducing the risk from any potential accident. Moreover, the 

requested amendment to Limitation No. 1 only seeks to add small UAS models that the FAA 

has either already approved for performing aerial data collection, or UAS models which 

exhibit the same exact characteristics and operating capabilities which would warrant 

approval under Section 333 of FMRA.

The requested amendment to allow UAS aerial imaging and inspection of towers, 

buildings and industrial / utility infrastructure at an altitude above 400 feet AGL when the 

structure being inspected exceeds that height is also in the public interest because it will 

enhance safety by reducing risk to the general public and property owners from the 

substantial hazards associated with using conventional fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft for 

aerial imaging and inspection of towers, buildings and industrial / utility infrastructure.

V. FEDERAL REGISTER 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:

Docket No.: FAA-2015-1528

Petitioner: The Kansas City Drone Company, LLC

Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 91.119(c)

Description of Relief Sought: The Kansas City Drone Company, LLC seeks 

relief to allow small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) flights higher than 400 

feet above ground level (AGL), so long as the unmanned aircraft (UA) 

remains within 50 feet of the structure being inspected and the operator 

obtains advance approval from the FAA prior to conducting any operation 

involving flights above 400 feet AGL. The purpose of the UAS operations is 

to conduct aerial imaging and inspection of buildings, towers and industrial /

utility infrastructure. The petitioner also requests approval to operate the 

small UAS previously approved by the FAA for aerial data collection activities 

in Exemption No. 12646A (November 19, 2015; Docket No. FAA-2015-1602), 

as well as the Birdpilot X-4 and X-8 Multicopters. 
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VI. CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, KC Drone Company respectfully requests that then FAA 

grant this Petition to Amend the Exemption without delay. We thank you for your prompt 

consideration of the requested amendments. Should you have any questions, or if you need 

additional information to support the requested amendments to the Exemption, please do

hesitate to contact us.

Respectfully submitted

Lisa Ellman

 Patrick Rizzi

 Matthew J. Clark4

 Hogan Lovells US LLP

 Counsel for The Kansas City Drone Company, LLC

 

4 Matthew Clark is only licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and his practice 

is limited consistent with Rule 49(c) of the D.C. Court of Appeals.
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Appendix A

Attachment 1

1. 3D Robotics Aero-M or Aero-M

2. 3D Robotics Iris

3. 3D Robotics Iris+

4. 3D Robotics X8

1. 3DRobotics Fixed Wing

2. 3DRobotics Multirotor

3. 3DRobotics Quadrotor

4. 3DRobotics Spektre or 3D Robotics Spektre Industrial Multi-Rotor Aerial Vehicle

5. 3D Robotics Solo or 3DR Solo

6. 3DRobotics X8+

7. 3D Robotics X8-M or X8-M

8. 3D Robotics Y6

9. Aerial Mob Heavy Lifter

10. Aerial Mob Light Lifter

11. Aerial Remote Mineral Detection System (ARMDS)

12. Aerialtronics Altura Zenith ATX8 or Aerialtronics Zenith with integrated Airware 

system

13. Aerigon

14. Aerobo

15. AeroCine Kopterworx Hammer X12 or Kopterworx Hammer X12

16. AeroLogix GeoStar

17. Aeromao AeroMapper 300

18. Aeromao Talon

19. Aeromao Aeromapper EV-2

20. AeroVironment Shrike or Shrike

21. AeroVironment Puma or Puma AE DDL

22. Aerovironment Qube

23. Aeronavics X4 Titanium

24. Aervonics Sky Jib

25. Aeryon Scout

26. Aeryon SkyRanger or Aeryon Sky Ranger

27. AgEagle

28. AgEagle Robotic

29. AgScout

30. AgScout Mini

31. Agribotix Hornet Drone

32. Agribotix Enduro Quad

33. AgriView VK Ranger EX or Viking Unmanned Aerial Systems, LLC AgriView VK 

Ranger EX or VK- Ranger EX- SAR Fixed Wing UAS

34. Aibotix Aibot X-6 or Aibot

35. Air Rover AR-300

36. AirCover QR-425s
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37. AirRobot AR 180

38. AirRobot AR 100

39. AirRobot AR200

40. Air-X

41. Align M690

42. Altavian Nova F6500

43. Altavian Nova R8400

44. Altus X-4

45. Altus X-8

46. American Drones, LLC Eagle

47. Apprentice

48. Arch Aerial OCTO multi-rotor UAS

49. Arris hexacoper

50. AR-960 Hex Rotor

51. AR-540 Quad Rotor

52. ARF-MikroKopter OktoXL

53. ARF-MikroKopter OktoXL 6S12

54. ArrowLite

55. AscTec Falcon 8 or AscTec Falcon

56. Astraeus Aerial Cinema System V.3CS

57. Atlantic RC Aircraft LC047

58. Auburn War Eagle

59. Auburn EasyStar

60. AV44

61. Birdseyeview Firefly 6 or Fire Fly 6

62. Blade 350QX

63. Bixler 2

64. Boomerang Carbon Fiber Frame

65. Bormatec Maja UAV

66. BOSH Technologies Super Swiper

67. Bumblebee-S

68.C-Astral Bramor gEO

69. CarbonCore Octocopter 1000

70. Carbon Core Cortex Quadcopter

71. CCO w/Wkm M

72. Cinestar 6

73. Cinestar X8

74. Cinestar 8

75. Cinestar 8 HL

76. Cinestar 8 Okto XL

77. Coaxial Quad Multirotor VAO1-V1

78. Coaxial Quad Multirotor VAO2-V2

79. CopelandRED LLC Delta Wing Aircraft

80. CyberQuad Maxi
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81. DJI Flame Wheel F450 or DJI F-450

82. DJI Flame Wheel F550

83. DAx8

84. DJI Inspire

85. DJI Inspire 1or DJI Inspire T600 or Q1

86. DJI Inspire 2

87. DJI Phantom

88. DJI Phantom 1

89. DJI Phantom 2

90. DJI Phantom 2+

91. DJI Phantom 2 Vision

92. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

93. DJI Phantom Vision +

94. DJI Phantom 3

95. DJI Phantom FC40

96. DJI Spreading Wings S900

97. DJI Spreading Wings S1000

98. DJI Spreading Wings S1000+

99. DJI S800

100. DJI S800 EVO

101. Draganflyer Guardian

102. Draganflyer X4ES

103. Draganflyer X4P

104. Draganflyer X6

105. DT-18

106. DYS D800-X8

107. Eagle VTOL

108. E-Flite Apprentice

109. Event 38 E384

110. Falcon VTOL

111. First Aerial Responder - Sight

112. Flame Wheel G4 7.8 Skycrane or Multirotor G4 7.8 Skycrane

113. Flying-Cam 3.0 SARAH

114. Foxtech Kraken 130 V2 or K130 Octocopter

115. FreeFly Systems ALTA RTF

116. G4 Eagle

117. GerMAP G220

118. GerMAP G180

119. goFarm GF-1

120. Gryphon Dynamics X8

121. GT80X

122. Harris 18 HL

123. HEFF

124. Helios 960
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125. HexaCrafter HC-1100

126. HexaCrafter HO-1250

127. HH Blade 350QX2 AP

128. Hobbyking “Bixler” Fixed Wing Trainer

129. HoneyComb AgDrone

130. Hoverfly LiveSky

131. Hoverfly BigSky 60

132. Hoverfly H-Frame

133. Hubsan X4 micro drone

134. HVP 14301 Multi Rotor

135. InovalDrone:Inova One

136. InspecTools X-8 or ITX8

137. InstantEye Mk-2

138. InstantEye Mk-2 Gen2

139. Intuitive Aerial Aeragon

140. KongCopter X8

141. Latitude HQ-4 Hybrid Multirotor

142. LB700

143. Leading Edge Precision Vision 10

144. Leptron Avenger

145. Lewis Realty Associates Hexacopter 650

146. Liberty 1

147. Lockheed Martin Desert Hawk III

148. Lockheed Martin Indago or Indago

149. MaxFlight

150. MD4-200

151. MD4-1000 or Frame Ronin Edition Microdrones:MD4-1000

152. Mikrokopter 2.5

153. MLB Company Super Bat

154. MU-1H

155. Multirotor G4 7.8 Skycrane

156. Nighthawk VTOL or Nighthawk

157. PAG X4

158. Parkzone Radian RTF

159. Parrot Bebop drone

160. Parrot PF 725100 Bebop Drone 14MP

161. Patriot X4

162. Patriot X8

163. Finwing Penguin V2

164. Phoenix VTOL or Phoenix

165. Phoenix 60

166. Phoenix 60LE

167. Pinnacl X Chameleon Pro

168. Precision Drone Pacesetter
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169. PrecisionHawk

170. PrecisionHawk Hawkeye Mk-III or Hawkeye Mk-III

171. PrecisionHawk Lancaster

172. Precision Lancaster MK3

173. Prioria Hex

174. Prioria’s Maveric

175. Pulse Aerospace, PA 01 Vapor

176. Pulse Aerospace Pulse Vapor 35

177. Pulse Vapor

178. PV 14817 Multi Rotor

179. PV HL1

180. PV HL2

181. Quadcopter LLC MikroKopter

182. Quiet UAV

183. R/C Rotors and Aerial Media: Matrix Prof. Multi Rotor Frame & Octo Heavy 

Lift Prof. Multi Rotor

184. RCTimer Hexacopter

185. RDASS

186. REHawk 500

187. REHawk 680

188. Roboflight RF-70

189. Riegl RiCopter

190. RITEWING Z3 Spade 47”

191. Ritewing Drake 60”

192. RITEWING Z3 Spade 70”

193. RITEWING Z4 Spade 52”

194. Rotomotion SR-15

195. RV Jet

196. Scout X4

197. SD02

198. Seahawk 1.2

199. SelectTech Geospacial’s EH-4

200. SenseFly eBee

201. SenseFly eBee RTK

202. SenseFly eXom

203. Sensurion Magpie MP-1

204. Service-Drone Recon One

205. Service-Drone Blackbird

206. SH 900

207. ShadowHawk

208. Sirius

209. SkyCatch

210. SkyJib 8 v.2 Heavy Lifter

211. SkyPhilly M1
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212. Skywalker Aero

213. Skywalker Flying Wing X8

214. SnapRoll Media SUAS

215. Solutions Phoenix 30

216. SteadiDrone

217. Steadidrone QU4D

218. Steadidrone Mavrik

219. SuperX/P2 Multirotor

220. Swift Radioplanes Lynx

221. Tali 500

222. Talon 120LE

223. Tarot FY690S Hexacopter

224. Tarot quadcopter

225. Tarot 680pro

226. Tarot 690

227. Tarot 900

228. Tarot 960

229. Tarot T-15 or Tarot T15 C/F Folding Octocopter

230. Tarot T18 UAV

231. Tarot T810

232. Tarsier Systems MoAC

233. Tayzu Robotics Titan X8

234. Team Black Sheep Discovery Pro or TBS Discovery Pro

235. T-Rex 700E F3C

236. TREX 800E DFC PRO

237. Trimble UX5

238. Trimble UX5 hp

239. Trimble ZX5

240. Turnigy Talon 500

241. TUP X8-800

242. Turbo Ace CINEWING 6

243. TurboAce Matrix-G quadcopter

244. Turbo Ace matrix-E

245. Turbo Ace MATRIX-1

246. UAV Solutions Phoenix 60

247. Universeye Penguin

248. Unmanned Flying Rolling Orb “UFRO”

249. US2 GreenHawk

250. VA03-v1

251. VA04-v1

252. VA07-v1

253. Viking UAS Multicopter (VTOL)

254. Viking UAS FF-X4/X8 or VK-Patriot X4/X8 or Viking VK-FF-X4

255. VK-Patriot X4/X8
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256. Viking UAS Patriot X4/X8 Multirotor

257. Viking UAS X6 Model 800

258. Viking UAS Viking ONE

259. VK-450

260. Viking Unmanned Aerial Systems, LLC AgriView VK Ranger EX

261. Viking VK-FF-X4

262. Volantex Raptor

263. Volt Aerial Robotics Octane

264. Vulcan frame controlled by a DJI A2 flight controller

265. Vulcan Mantis

266. Vulcan Raven

267. Walkera TALI H500 or Tali 500

268. Walkera Scout X4 or Scout X4

269. Wookong DJI 5800

270. xCel Drones XD550CDR

271. xFold Cinema

272. XFold Rig with four configurations: Quadcopter, Hexcopter, Octocopter and 

x12 Copter
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Attachment 2

1. A2Tech RV-02

2. Adaptive Flight, Inc. Hornet Maxi

3. Advanced UAV Technology AT-100

4. Aero Composites Innovations R^2 / AS 20

5. Aero Composites Innovations V 250

6. Aerocon Inspector-201

7. Aerocon Inspector-301

8. Aeroland UAV, Inc. AL-4

9. Aeronautics Defense Systems Orbiter I

10. Aeronautics Defense Systems Orbiter II

11. AeroTactix Ltd. Skyzer 100

12. AeroTactix Ltd. Skyzer 450

13. Aerotekniikka UAV Oy M-011

14. Aeroterrascan Indonesia Ai-450

15. AeroVironment RQ-11A Raven

16. AeroVironment RQ-11B Raven

17. AeroVironment RQ-14A DragonEye

18. AGX Tecnologia Ltda Tiriba

19. AiDrones, GmbH AiD-H14

20. Airbus Defence and Space DVF 2000 (aka CARD)

21. Airbus Defence and Space Tracker (formerly DRAC)

22. Albatross Applied Aeronautics

23. Alcore Technologies Azimut 2

24. Alcore Technologies Biodrone

25. Allied Drones AW1 EOS

26. Alpha Unmanned Systems Commando

27. Alpi Aviation Strix

28. Altavian, Inc. Condor

29. Altavian, Inc. Nova Block III

30. Applewhite Aero Jago B

31. Applewhite Aero MILO

32. Applied Research, Inc. Mantra Bihrle

33. ARCTURUS UAV T-15e (JUMP 15)

34. AttoPilot, LLC Devil Ray

35. AttoPilot, LLC Jackaroo

36. AttoPilot, LLC Mini Devil Ray

37. AttoPilot, LLC. Foamaroo

38. Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation Skate SUAS

39. Aurora Integrated Systems Urban View

40. Autonomous Flight Technologies HIRRUS

41. Baykar Makina Malazgirt

42. Beijing Always Flying Technology Co., Ltd Free Bird
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43. Beijing Always Flying Technology Co., Ltd Single Soldier I

44. Beijing Chunyi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. CY-01H Huaying

45. Beijing Chunyi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. CY-01V Huaying

46. Beijing Chunyi Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. CY-04 Raven

47. Beijing Creaton Tech Co., Ltd.T10 Hornet

48. Beijing Creaton Tech Co., Ltd.T10S

49. Beijing Creaton Tech Co., Ltd.T15

50. Beijing Creaton Tech Co., Ltd.T20

51. Beijing Creaton Tech Co., Ltd.T-EZ

52. Beijing Pilotless UAV Technology Co., Ltd PLT05.

53. BlueBird Aero Systems MicroB

54. BlueBird Aero Systems SpyLite

55. BlueBird Aero Systems WanderB

56. Bonn Hungary Electronics Ltd. BXAP15

57. Bormatec MAJA

58. BOSH Technologies Condor/Condor A

59. BOSH Technologies Swiper

60. Brandebury Tool Company, Inc. Scythe

61. Brican Flight Systems, Inc. TD100E

62. Brock Technologies, Inc. BT20 EEL

63. Brock Technologies, Inc. SPEAR

64. Carbon-Based Technology, Inc. Avian

65. C-ASTRAL, Inc. Bramor C4EYE

66. CATUAV Argos Electric

67. CATUAV Atmos-6

68. Chuguev Aircraft Repair Plant Strepet-LK

69. CiS GmbH Ikarus

70. Codarra Advanced Systems AVATAR

71. Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn. Bhd ALUDRA SR-08

72. Cranfield Aerospace Cassius

73. CyberFlight CyberEye I

74. CyberFlight E-Swift Eye

75. CyberFlight Zygo

76. Defence Research and Development Organisation Imperial Eagle

77. Defence Research and Development Organisation Slybird A

78. Defence Research and Development Organisation Slybird B

79. Delair-Tech DT-26

80. Dragonfly Pictures, Inc.DP-6XT Whisper

81. Drone America, Inc. Muninn

82. Drone Aviation Corp WATT-200

83. DroneMetrex Pty, Ltd.TopoDrone-100

84. Dronetech, LLC.AV-2 Pelican

85. Dutch Space BV Man-Portable Aerial Terrain Explorer (MATE)

86. Echar 20A XMobots Robotics Systems
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87. Ejercito de Chile Lascar

88. Elbit Systems Skylark 1-LE

89. ELIMCO E100

90. ELIMCO E200 Scan

91. ELIMCO E300 Viewer

92. Embention W200

93. ENICS JSC T10E "Eleron-10"

94. ENICS JSC T23E "Eleron-3"

95. EXPACE SHEPHERD

96. EXPACE SHEPHERD-MIL

97. Falcon UAV Falcon UAV

98. Fiberflight Systems S.L.Victor Mk II

99. Fiberflight Systems S.L.Victor Mk III

100. Fibre Flight Ltd. SENTINEL

101. Flying Production, Ltd.Da Vinci

102. Fly-N-Sense Seeker 1300

103. FlyTop Srl FlyMax

104. FlyTop Srl FlySecur

105. Fuji Imvac Inc. D-5

106. GeoScan GeoScan 101

107. GeoScan GeoScan 201

108. GeoScan GeoScan 401

109. Global Flight Systems Eos-alpha

110. Global Flight Systems Eos-beta

111. Global Teknik Havacilik GLOBIHA

112. GreenX Bald Eagle

113. Guangzhou Walkera Technology Co. LTD QR X800

114. Guided Systems Technologies, Inc.SiCX-12

115. Hanseatic Aviation Solutions GmbH S180Mk.2

116. Hawkeye UAV RQ-84Z AreoHawk

117. Hobby UAV Techpod

118. Horizons Aerial Technologies KIWITWide

119. Ideon BSK Defense

120. IDETEC Unmanned Systems Stardust II

121. IDS Ingegneria Dei Sistemi S.p.A. IA-17C Manta

122. INDRA SISTEMAS SA Mantis

123. Ingenieurgesellschaft ALADIN EMT

124. Innocon MicroFalcon LP

125. Innocon Spider

126. Instytut Techniczny Wojsk Lotniczych Nietoperz-3L (Bat-3L)

127. Integrated Dynamics Spirit

128. Irkut Irkut-2M

129. Irkut Irkut-3

130. Israel Aerospace Industries Bird Eye 400
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131. Israel Aerospace Industries Bird Eye 650

132. Kadet Defence Systems FireBee

133. KWT-X6L

134. Lockheed Martin Corporation Stalker

135. Lockheed Martin Corporation Stalker XE (eXtreme Endurance)

136. Luch Design Bureau / KB Lutch Swallow

137. Marcus UAV Zephyr 2

138. Maryland Aerospace, Inc.VectorWing 100

139. MAVTech Microhawk MH850

140. Mission Technology Systems, LLC. Blacklight (E-BUSTER)

141. MKU Pvt. Ltd. TERP-2

142. NELK Lapwing

143. Northern Virginia OmniVersatile Solutions NVOS UAV (N-Cognito)

144. Nostromo Defensa Cabure

145. Nostromo Defensa Centinela

146. Nostromo Defensa Yagua

147. OJSC Grusha Izhmash

148. OM UAV Systems Baaz

149. Optimum Solutions Condor 300

150. Oto Melara SPA Oto-Horus

151. Patria Oy MASS Mini-UAV

152. QuestUAV Ltd.QuestUAV 300

153. Raytheon Company Coyote

154. Reference Technologies, Inc. HUMMINGBIRD I

155. RoboFlight Systems, Inc.RF70

156. Robota, LLC. Supernova

157. Robota, LLC. Triton

158. Rotomotion, LLC SR 20

159. RP Flight Systems Spectra SkyCamo

160. Santos Lab Orbis

161. Selex ES S.p.A Crex-B

162. Sensintel Silver Fox

163. Sierra Pacific Innocations E2 Micro-UAV

164. Silent Falcon UAS Technologies Silent Falcon

165. Singapore Technologies Aerospace Skyblade III

166. Siralab Robotics S.r.l. H3

167. Skycam UAV NZ Limited Kahu

168. SmartPlanes AB Personal Area Mapping System (PAMS)

169. SmartPlanes AB SmartOneC

170. Surveillance and Target Unmanned Aircraft Stingray

171. Surveillance and Target Unmanned Aircraft Stingray

172. SurVoyeur mk-II

173. Swallow Systems Skimmer MK-I

174. Swallow Systems Skimmer MK-II
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175. System Consultancy Services AGAS 2.0

176. Tasuma (UK) Ltd. CSV-15

177. Tasuma (UK) Ltd. Hawkeye II

178. Tasuma (UK) Ltd. Hawkeye III

179. TATA Advanced Systems Limited Aquilon

180. TEKEVER AR1 Blue Ray

181. TEKEVER AR2 Carcará (formerly AR2 Power Ray)

182. TEKEVER AR4 Light Ray

183. Threod Systems, Ltd. EOS

184. Threod Systems, Ltd. X8

185. Top I Vision Casper 250

186. Trigger Composites Pteryx

187. UAS Europe AB Spy Owl 100

188. UAS Europe AB Spy Owl 200 (formerly mX-Sight)

189. UAV Factory, Ltd. Penguin BE

190. UAV Inc. E950 Challis Heliplane

191. UAV Research Lab. Silhouette

192. UAV Solutions, Inc. Talon 120

193. UAVision WINGO S

194. Uconsystem RemoEye-002B

195. Uconsystem RemoEye-006

196. Ukrspecexport Sokil-2

197. Universal Target Systems Ltd Vigilant (Spotter)

198. University of Colorado at Boulder DataHawk

199. Unmanned Systems Pioneer

200. Unmanned Systems Supercam S350 / Photobot

201. Utah State University Minion

202. Utah State University Titan

203. UTC Aerospace Systems Option

204. UTC Aerospace Systems Vireo

205. Vestel Defence Industries EFE

206. Volt Aerial Robotics WaveSight

207. VTOL Technologies Urban Eagle

208. WB Electronics S.A.FlyEye

209. Wide Horizons Aerial Technologies

210. Wildau Bully/ATISS TFH

211. Wuhan AI Bird UAV Co., Ltd KC-09

212. Wuhan AI Bird UAV Co., Ltd KC-1600 Sky Hawk

213. Xi'an ASN Technology Group ASN-217

214. Zala Aero Group ZALA 421-04M

215. Zala Aero Group ZALA 421-04M2F

216. Zala Aero Group ZALA 421-08

217. Zala Aero Group ZALA 421-08M / ZALA 421-08F

218. Zala Aero Group ZALA 421-16E
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219. Zala Aero Group ZALA 421-16EM

220. Zero UAV (Beijing) Intelligence Technology Co. Ltd. ZERO1600

 
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