January 15,2016

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

West Building Ground Floor, Room wl2-140

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

RE: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act

Dear Sir or Madam:

We respectfully request exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Pan

11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Petitioner:

Cosmic Control Media, Inc.

29028. Grovers Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85032

Telephone: 480-27 5-4860

Email: dqerron@gmail.com

Cosmic Control Media is a small business doing a variety of projects including, but not

limited to, aerial videography and photography for real estate purposes.

Specific Section(s) seeking exemption:

14 CFR Part2l, Subpart H

4s.23(b)

61.113(a)&(b)

91.7(a)

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91. l 09

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e1.l s 1(a)(1)

et.203(a)&(b)

91.215

91.405(a)

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Extend of relief requested:

To permit commercial operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUASs) for

operations conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be

established by the FAA as required by Section 333.

Said exemption would permit the operation of sUASs under controlled conditions in

limited, predetermined and controlled airspace. Upon granting of this proposed

exemption request, would conduct commercial operations of sUASs meeting or

exceeding all operational and safety requirements per Section 333.

Reasons whv the exemption would not adverselv affect safetv or how the exemption

would nrovide a level of safetv at least equal to the existins rule:

Proposed operations using sUASs provide increased safety enhancement especially when

compared with helicopters and atcraft for the following reasons:

1. The sUASs will weigh less then (15) pounds including payload (camera, lens,

gimbal, etc.);

2. Pre-flight inspections will be conducted before each flight to verify no wear or

damage has occurred. Wifi connection to controller, test of motors, battery level

check. and satellite connection will all be tested prior to flight.

3. Flights will be operated within the visual line of sight of the pilot;

4. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be twenty five (25)

minutes. Flight times may be less than twenty five (25) minutes as the UAS will

continuously monitor battery reserve and return to the ground station with 15-

20Yo battery power remaining;

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of 200 feet AGL. Flights will never exceed

400 feet AGL;

6. Minimum crew of each operation will consist of the sUAS pilot and a Visual

Observer;

7. A briefing will be conducted daily by all personnel working with said sUAS;

8. Written and/or oral permission from relative property owners will be obtained

prior to operating the sUAS;

9. All permits, permissions, etc. will be obtained from local govemment offices as

required;

10. The sUAS will operate at speeds less than 50 knots, hover and simultaneously

move vertically and horizontally;

1 1. The sUAS will have the capability to return and land at the pre-determined

location with the Security Perimeter should the sUAS lose communication or CPS

signal during any operations;

12.The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted

obstacles or emergencies ;

13. Operations will not be conducted over densely populated areas or heavily traffrc

highways; and

14. Operations will not be conducted within five (5) NM of an airport or heliport.
Public Benefit:

Aerial filmmaking and photography for real estate pu{poses, with the use of

sUASs may eliminate the use of helicopters or aircraft for such purpose. This could

provide a more cost effective, and more energy effrcient method of collecting said

images. The use of sUASs would also cut down on noise pollution and increase safety as

compared to helicopter use.

Eq uipment and Specifications :

3DR Solo Kit - 3DR Solo, 3DR Solo Gimbal, 3DR Solo Controller, 3DR Solo Propeller

Set - Black, 3DR Solo Battery Charger, 3DR Solo Controller Charger

Specifications:

Up to 26 minutes of flight time (20 with camera and Solo Gimbal),

HD video streaming to mobile device

Top speed: 55 mph

Max Altitude: 400ft, per FAA rules

Weight: 1600 g; 1760 g with Solo Gimbal and GoPro camera

Wifi range: up to a half a mile, depending on environment

Controller with color screen and live flight data

Pixhawk 2 flight controller software

Customizable color LEDs for orientation

Solo Battery: 14.8 V LiPo (5200mAh)

Rechargeable controller battery: 2600 mAW7.2Ydc; lasts 4 hours (extendable battery

available)

10x4.5 self tightening props

880 kV motors

Plug and play with 3-axis Solo gimbal from 3DR

Please feel free to contact me should you have any additional questions or comments.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Sincerely,

Donald L Gerron

Owner, Cosmic Control Media, Inc.