### U.S. DepartmentofTransportation, DocketOperations West Building Ground Fbor, Room w12-140 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, S.E. Washington, DC20590 Application/Petition forSection 333 Exemption February 9, 2016
Petitioner: UAV Enterprises, LLC Pilot: Steven J. Vito 3069 Stone Street Port Charlotte, FL 33981 Cell: 9 4 1 . 6 6 1 . 1057

To Whom It May Concern:
I,Steven J. Vito of UAV Enterprises, LLC,amsubmittingthispetitionfor exemption pursuanttoSection

### 333; F 

### M Modernization and ReformAct of2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14,2012, Section 333. I requestthis exemption inorderto operate my UAV/UAS, DJI Phantom 3Professional RC QuadcopterAircraft inorderto provide services for profitto include aerial photography, aerial cinematography, aerialfilming and photographyfor realestate, construction firms, agricultural modeling, crop

**mon~oring** 

### operations, aerial mapping, special events to included but not

**lim~ed** 

### toweddings, private
orpublicparties/events, business advertising, promotional events, geologicalsurveying, and environmental studies. Theabilitytoprovidetheseservicestootherlocalbusinessesandindividualsin my communitywill benefitthem byopening up opportunities they otherwise did not have before. Traditional methods ofaerial photography/videography are simply notviable options forthe averageconsumerastheyarecostlyand involvegreaterrisksto everyone involved; i.e.the use of larger aircraft carrying humans and flammable fuel. By utilizingthe UAV/UAS the same results can be achieved with much safer conditions.

Priorto each flight/operation ofthe UAV/UAS, a Pre-Flight Safety ilspection will be conducted. Likewise apostflight recovery inspectionwill notatepotentialequipment maintenance issues requiring attention. Any and all repairs will be performed only bythe manufacturer's authorized repair facilities/ providers. Flightswill nottake place over densely populated areas and will be conducted within visual line-of-sight. The UAV will not be operated at an altitude that will cause concealment in clouds or present danger to private or commercial aircraft. The UAV/UASwill be operated within visual lineofsight andwill notbeflown within5

### milesofan airport or other restricted airspace without the required advance approvals. Although none are planned as of the date ofthis application, the FSDO will be notified prior to existing requirement operations. The Operating Frequency complies with all FCC regulations and operates in a spectrum of is 

### 2.400 Ghz

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### 2.483 GHz.Thepilot, Steven Vito, has over 100 hours ofactual flight time with the actual quadcoptor, drone simulators and other RC aircraft. Any future pilots added to staff will be required to attend a ground school training class including a minimum of 10 hours ofsimulator and or actual flight experience prior to flying professionally. In
some applications a spotter will be utilized as well. This individual will have the
same minimum qualifications and training as the pilot. Safety is a paramount concern as well as respecting the privacy others.

The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which Iam seeking exemption are as

follows: 14C.F.R. Part21; CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS

AND PARTS 14

### C.P.R. 45.23(b); Disp1ay ofmarks; general 14C.F.R. 61.101 (e)(4), & (5); Recreational pilot privileges and limitations. 14C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. 14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a); Commercial pibt privileges and

**lim~ations.** 14C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c); Medical certificates: Requirement and duration. 14 

### C.F.R 91.7(a); 

### Civil arrcraft airworthiness. 14C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); Civil aircraftflight manual, marking, and placard requirements. 14C.F. R. 91.1 09(a); Flight instruction; Simulated instrumentflight and certainflight tests.14 C.F.R. 91.103; Preflight action. 14 C.F.R.91.119; Minimumsafealtitudes: General. 14 C.F.R. 91.121;Aitimeter settings. 14C.F.R. 91.151 (a); Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. 14C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b); Civil aircraft: Certifications required. 14C.F.R. 91.405(a); Maintenance required. 14C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1 ); Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding,
or

**a~eration.** 14C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2); Inspections. 14C.F.R. 91.417(a) 

### & (b). Maintenance records. 

### Specifications ofthe OJI Phantom 3 Professional Gross weight: 1280g Diagonal Size (including propellers): 590mm MaximumAscent Speed: 5m/sec Maximum Descent Speed: 3m/sec Vertical HoverAccuracy: +/-10cm Horizontal Hover Accuracy: +/-1m Maximum Speed: =16m/secTheRequestedExemptjopsPromotethePubliclgterest

The enhanced safety achieved by replacing significantly larger manned aircraft carrying crew, passengers, and flammable fuel with small UAS carrying no passengers, crew, or flammable fuel under the specific guidelines and procedures proposed by Petitioner gives FAA good cause to find that the UAS operations enabled by this petition are in the public interest. Specifically, the potential for damage or harm to the public as a result ofa UAS accident under the conditions and limitations proposed herein utilizing Petitioner's small, ultra-lightweight UAS carrying no passengers, crew, or flammable fuel or other dangerous materials is far less than the threat posed to the publicby normal manned aircraft operations. Moreover, by replacing the manned aircraft traditionally used for the kinds of operations proposed by Petitioner with small UAS, Petitioner will be able to provide aerial operations services at a greatly reduced cost, making these kinds of services available to a greater range ofbusinesses and consumers, thereby enhancing theutility of aerial operations and benefitting the economy as a whole. Similarly, the small, battery-powered UAS utilized by Petitioner will benefit the public as a whole by greatly reducing the pollution and ecological impact associated with traditional aircraft and rotorcraft operations, and utilizing Petitioner's UAS for precision agriculture will allow for a more efficient application of fertilizers and pesticides, which will ultimately reduce the negative effects on the environment and
consumers associated with these practices, which will benefit the public as a whole. Congress and the FAA, through passage of the Reform Act and in numerous Exemptions 

### (see e.g. Exemption No. 11062), have already recognized that UAS provide a greater degree offlexibility and safety than traditional manned aircraft when used within certain operational limits and for the kinds of operations proposed herein by Petitioner. Granting Petitioner exemption to operate its UAS commercially furthers economic growth and public safety while limiting the ecological impacts of aerial operations. Thus, FAA has good cause to grant this petition.
Conclusjop

For the forgoing reasons, the exemptions requested by Petitioner herein should be granted and Petitioner should be permitted to conduct commercial UAS operations in accordance with the limitations and conditions proposed herein and as establishedbythe FAA.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration ofthis important request. Please advise me if any additional information is required.