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Soaring Aerial Studios Ivan Larsen 1505 Landon Lane McKinney, Texas 75071 Ivan.Larsen@twcable.com October 8, 2015 U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Wa shington, DC 20590 Re: 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). Dear 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, Soaring Aerial Studios, developer and operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUASs”) equipped to conduct aerial photography and videograp hy for t he commercial video , real - estate, construction and film industry, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow 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.

1As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of

small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive sUA S under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the aerial filming and monitoring industry presently using conventional airc raft. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and f ulf ill 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 syst em.” Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. The name and address of the applicant is: Soaring Aerial Studios Ivan Larsen Ph: 972 - 365 - 7997 Email: Ivan.Larsen@twcable.com Address: 1505 Landon Lane, McKinney, Texas, 75071 The exemption would permit Soaring Aerial Studios to operate a small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purposes stated in Do cket No.: FAA- 2015 - 7845, including aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. Briefly described: 1) Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 2) Aerial video and/or photograph y for public and/or private use including television, public events, cinematography and news gathering. 3) Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contract with the owners or local government authority. 4) Aerial inspection/pho tography of residential/commercial utility infrastructure including but not limited to electrical power lines, wind turbines and cell towers. 5) Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed to assist with s earch and rescue o p e rations in cases of an emergency or natural disaster only when the local authorities or government has requested it by contract and/or donation.DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

Regulations from which the exemption 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 i s 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 this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UASs do not create a hazard to u sers of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following:

• The UAS’s size, weight, speed, and operational capability; • Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated • Operation of the UAS within visual line of sight of the operator. Reform Act § 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 safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system.” Id. §333( c) (emphasis added) A

A Applicant interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only process applications for exemptions under section 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. 2DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

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. The 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). Soaring Aerial Studios ’s sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 or fewer lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 50 knots and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line of sight and will operate only within the sterile area described in the Flight Safety Manual, attached as Exhibit B (hereinafter “the Manual”). Such operations will insure that the sUAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” B Given the small size of the sUASs involved and the restricted sterile environment within which they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the UASs and the restricted areas in which the relevant sUASs 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 reduce d emissions associated with allowing UASs for movie and television operations, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay. **AI RCRA**  **FT AN**  **D EQUIVA LENT LEVEL OF**  **SA FETY**  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 equival ent 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 movie and television filming operations conducted with conventional aircraft.

B R eform Act Section 333 (b). 3DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

These limitations and conditions to which Soaring Aerial Studios agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include: 1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a pilot and/or observer. 3. Ma ximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 20 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 20 minute limit. 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL or, not more than 200 feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned. 5. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS Pilot, the Visual Observer, and the Camera Operator. 6. sUAS pilot will be an FAA licensed airman with at least a sport or recreational certificate and a valid driver’s license. The observer will also hold a valid driver’s license. 7. sUAS Pilot will be Pilot in Command (PIC). If a pilot certificate holder other than the sUAS Pilot, who possess the necessary PIC qualifications, is also present on set (i.e. the Aerial Coordinator), that person can also be designated as PIC. 8. The UAS will only operate within a confined “Sterile Area” as defined in the Manual. Section C of the Manual requires the establishment of a “Security Perimeter” for the flight operations area. 9. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day’s production activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing. 10. The operator will file a FAA Form 7711 - 1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office. 11. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved in the filming and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight opera tion, and this radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination, as required by Section F of the Manual. W ith the advanced permission of the relevant FSDO, operations at closer range can be approved. (See Section B in the Manual Appendix B) 12. The operator will submit a written Plan of Activities to the FSDO three days before the proposed shoot as required in Section C of the Manual. 13. Pilot and observer will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up to - date information on the particular UAS to be operated as required. 14. Observer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice. 15. Wr itten and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 16. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. 17. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a pre - determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. 18. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. **14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: A irw**  **orthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 ( a)**  **(1)** 4DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

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, an 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 Fe deral Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft 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 demonstrates that the 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 rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The sUAS 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 operates exclusively within a secured area as set out in the Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored b y both the operator, pursuant to the Manual’s requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional filming. The FAA will have advanc e notice of all operations. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with motion picture and television production, provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operat ions conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed of operation, l ocation 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 Ai**  **rcraft** The regulation requires: Wh en 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. Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption ma y be needed as the 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 sUAV, two - inch lettering will be imp ossible. The word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f ). 5DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the sUAV marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the sUAV will see the identification of the UAS as “Experimental.” The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A. **14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command.**  Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non - commercial operations. Because the UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring t he PIC operating the aircraft to have a private pilot’s license rather than a commercial pilot’s license to operate this small UAS. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS 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 as set forth in the Manual. 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 associated with the operation of the sUAS are so diminished from t he level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the sUAS 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). **1 4 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 gra nted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining 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 C & D, an eq uivalent level of safety will be provided. **14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil A ircraft Flight Manual in the**  **Ai rcraft.**  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 there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof. The sUAS, 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. 6DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exempt ions 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. An equivalent level of safety will be provided as set forth in the Manual. The PIC will take all actions including rev iewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight. **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. sUASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction 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. Safe simulation and practice flight will be carried out in controlled environments. All simulations will be carried out on a computer using the drone controls. Any practice flying will take place in a safe environment, with no risk to human life below. **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 hel icopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for a sUAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not more than 200 above an elevated platform from wh ich filming is planned, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein the UAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL. It will however be operated in a restricted area with security perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre - obtain ed consent. 7DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the UAS as we ll as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and participants in the filming activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations as set forth in the Manual. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft we ighting far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL in the movie industry. In addition, the lowaltitude opera tions of the sUAS will ensure separation between these small - UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. **14 C.F.R. §91.121 A ltimeter**  **Settings** This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the sUA S may n ot 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 operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Checklist, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown o n 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 sUAS provides approximately 35 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 2 0 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the UAS’s prop o sed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame fo r flight in daylight or night 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 small 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 engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the small UAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 20 minute s would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted. Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 20 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than 8DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. **14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carry ing Civil A** **ircraft Certification and Registration**  The regulation provides in pertinent part:

(a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate 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 fli ght authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. The UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability 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 ground co ntrol point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 95 65, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700. **14 C.F.R. §91.405 (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 prescribe d in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except 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 complian ce with Part 43. Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating han dbook as referenced in the Manual.(See Sections B, D and G) An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small UASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. As provided in the Manual, the operator will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the 9DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. 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; 91.15 1(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 vehicle (55lbs or less) in motion picture and television operations. Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUASs in the film industry will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional film operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the subject being filmed and in extreme proximity to people and structures; and present the risks associated with vehicles that we igh in the neighborhood of 4,000lbs., carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel (140 gallons for jet helicopters shown below). Such aircraft must fly to and from the film location. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried to the film se t 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 small UASs, weighting less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined a bove, 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 spee ds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people. **UA Ss Details: See A** **ppendix C**  Safety Features:

● Emergency “Return - To - Home” ○ At the beginning of each flight a home point is set. This home point is set in accordance with the manual to allow for a safe take off and return. Should the pilot’s control lose signal with the UAS or manually request a retur n, the UAS will return to the starting point. 10DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

**Privacy** All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner’s prior consent and knowledge. Filming 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. Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012 -- size, weight, speed, o perating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security – provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant ’s UAS in the commercial video production industry pursuant to the Manual appended hereto. Sincerely Soaring Aerial Studios Ivan Larsen

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# Appendix A: No **- Fly**  **Zones** Soaring Aerial Studios ’s Pilots will not be operating within 5 nautical miles of any airport. As a safety precaution, Soaring Aerial Studios’s pilots will not be operating within 5 nautical miles of any airport similar to the permission granted in Exemp tion No. 11153 - Regulatory Docket No. FAA20140519, page 25, "20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA - published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airports manageme nt is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operators COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request." As well as in Exemption No. 11195 - Regulatory Docket No. FAA20140884, page 12, "19. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airports management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), as required by the operators Certificate of Wa iver or Authorization (COA). The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request." Soaring Aerial Studios requests the same flexibility as exemptions 11153 and 11195 for acquiring agreement with the airports' management should operations fall within 5 nautical miles of an airport.

12DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1 **Ap pendix B: Safety**  **Manual A.**  **Maintenance** a. The UAS must be inspected by a factory trained technician every 10 flight hours. All maintenance records will be maintained for inspection as set forth in Section B. b. If any maintenance is undergone, the UAS must pass a flight test with both a pilot and a manufacturer trained technician before flight. **Record Keeping** a. A digital record will be kept for all flights, flight times, and maintenance records. **Securing Flight S**  **ite B.**  **C. a.**  **FSDO Submissions** 

i. The UAS operator will file a FAA Form 7711 - 1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the requested exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office. **b. Safety** 

**Parameter** i. Before filming occurs, a 100 yard perimeter from the planned flight path will be identified in order to set a “sterile” environment for th e operation. 1. Soaring Aerial Studios must obtain written or oral permission from all landowners in sterile environment. 48 hours before filming, all residents or businesses within 100 yards of the filming will be notified with printed flyers. a. Flyers will contain date of flight, time of flight, and contact information. Streets and sidewalks that cross into the s terile environment will be marked with “Wa rning Low flying Aircraft - Stay Back 150ft” signs to warn the public. At all times Soaring Aerial Studios will carry $1mm in general liability insurance in case of any damage to property or persons within the safety parameter 2.
3. 4.

c. **Identify**

**potential obstacles**  i. Before each flight, an inventory will be taken for all potential obstacles that must be avoided while in flight. Including: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. **Pre -**  **Flight Checklist**  Powerlines

Cell Phone Towers Trees Flocks of birds that may take flight Heavily traveled roadways Utility wires Elevated structures At least 5 nautical miles from the nearest airport or helipad. **D. a. Take Off Location/**  **“Home”** 13DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

i. The UAS will mark its take off location as a safe area to return to should the UAS lose signal with the control or if the pilot signals the craft to return to its “home” location. 1. Take off location will be in an area with a 25ft radius with no obstructions, maintaining said radius vertically 200ft. The UAS will take off and land in the same location. GPS Altimeter will be marked as 0’ elevation 2. 3. b. **Flight Canceling Events**  i. All flights will be cancelled for a minimum of 2 hours if any of the below occur: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Police activity in the area Low flying aircraft in the area Medical/News Helicopters active in the area Wi nd exceeding 10 mph Any emergency requiring emergency services occurs within the sterile environment PIC is unable to complete flight without losing visual of the UAS Any precipitation Heavy bird presence in the area that could cause a mid - air collision. Any defects or damage found during preflight exam 6. 7. 8. 9. **c. Phy** **sical Inspection**  i. Before each flight the UAS will be checked to ensure that it is safe for flight. 1. 2. Battery voltage will be checked to ensure it is >75% Blades will be inspected to ensure they are tightened and free of damage Camera mount and gimbal will be inspected to ensure it is fully attached and operating. UAS will be checked for any damage that may have taken place in transit. The UAS will be tested at a low altitude to ens ure all controls are responding correctly. Battery checked for damage that could affect its charge 3. 4. 5. 6. ii. If any party of the inspecting shows a damaged part or parts, the UAS is deemed non - usable and must be inspected by a factory trained technician./ d. **Post Flight Inspections/Checklist**  i. After each flight, the the UAS will be thoroughly inspected for any damage that occurred in flight. 1. 2. 3. Body inspected for any damage Blades visually checked for an y damage at all Battery checked for damage **E. Mid -** **Ai r Safety**  **Protocol** 14DocuSign Envelope ID: 9B72C29C -45F4 -4461 - 86BA- 5DC6BB8043E1

**a. Max**  **Speed** i. Accent 1. 10m/s Decent 1. 4m/s Flight Speed 1. The UAS is never to exceed 10m/s ii. iii. **b. Al**  **titude** i. The UAS is never to exceed 400ft **c. Emergency**  i. If it appears that the UAS, any property or humans are at risk, the UAS will be grounded immediately to a safe location. **Sight d.**  i. The pilot must keep the UAS within eyesight at all times unassisted by

any technology. **F. Participation by** 

**non -**  **pilot staff**  a. All staff involved in the production or filming using the UAS will consent to maintain a safe distance of at least 30 ft during the fi lming. **Pilot/Spotter Training**  **G.** a. Before flying, both the Pilot and spotter will receive updated information on the

UAS and its firmware. i. The controller allows for a simulator training, both the pilot and spotter are allowed to run through the simulator training

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**Ap pendix C**  **UA S:**  **DJI**

**See Appendix D for user manual Model: Inspire**  **1 Exemption to cover**  **both: S/N:**  **W13DCF08040719**

**& S/N:**  **W13DCD21031440**

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