# To the attention of: **Rob Pappas Petition**  **for Exemption Filed under Section 333**

**For UAS Commercial**  **Usage Atlanta FSDO region** 

# Petition **for Exemption Filed under Section 333**

**For UAS Aerial Data Collection**  11/12/15 **Requested by:** Wayne Carley

2055 Barrett Lakes Blvd. Suite 928 Kennesaw, Ga. 30144 478- 319 - 7177 wayne@carleygroup.com 

### A. Wayne Carley has been a professional photographer for 26 years. His need for relief from commercial prohibition is the purpose for this request. Wayne Carley has 28 years experience as a private pilot, 7 years as a flight instructor at Robins AFB in Georgia , and over 2,200 UAS flight hours . Wayne Carley would like to participate in aerial data collection of private and commercial property for purposes of valuation, environmental impact and usage in the Atlanta Georgia region. **1. UAS overview and details** 

- Use of 2 UAS aircraft ( Phantom II and S-800) weighing less than 15 lbs. each.

- Flig ht time of each aircraft limited to 9 - 10 minutes due to battery limitation.

- Decibels: Each UAS has been monitored at 2 0- 3 0 decibels at 50 ft.

- Built in safety features for both aircraft include: o GPS stationary positioning within 5 ft. of GPS location o Manuel override to all features as necessary o Limited flight time of 8 minutes for safety o Not to exceed 2 00 ft. AGLo Normal use is 10- 50 miles from nearest Class B airspace

o All program flights are line of site, not to exceed 50 yards o On - board auto landing fe ature at site of takeoff if power levels suddenly drop, wind conditions exceed 15 knots or unexpected termination of flight is necessary. o Live camera download for remote monitoring and photography **2. Pre**  **– Flight / inspections / maintenance and repair** 

- Since these to UAS’s are expensive to replace, pre -flight inspection of all components occurs well before arrival at location. A short test flight to 15 ft. AGL is done to confirm controls and safety features are working properly.

- Maintenance is as necessary an d consists of checking battery levels, electronic connections and cleanliness of all components.

- Repairs are rare, but done immediately upon discovery of physical or electronic flaws. These are fragile aircraft and must never be flown unless in perfect con dition. **3. Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum** 

- Connections to aircraft are by wireless Bluetooth connection directly to personal ipad, iphone or aircraft controller and have a limited range of roughly 200 yards, at which point the automatic “return home” safety feature engages and the “auto land ” feature is activated.

- Wayne Carley prefers to be Pilot in Command as often as possible to ensure safe control within stated flight parameters. All safety features remain available. **4. Q** **ualifications of Pilot in Command** 

- Wayne Carley is the primary STEM instructor with 28 years experience as a private pilot, 7 years as a flight instructor at Robins AFB in Georgia and over 2,200 UAS flight hours.- **FAA pilots certification # 513641044 / 2/22/1985**

- Wayne Ca rley is regarded as an expert in UAS flight systems and is a professional level UAS operator. **5. Medical Standard** 

- Wayne Carley has full medical coverage through USAA and participates in regular medical checkups.

- When pilot’s license is current, required FAA medical exam is updated. **6. In** **tended UAS operation**

- UAS operation will be used in conjunction with real estate photography.

- Usage will include personal flight time for currency of skill levels and emergency procedures as with any aircraft flight.

- There will **never** a need to operate above or near the public as this poses unnecessary safety concerns. **7. M**  **aximum operating speed and altitude**

- Operation of UAS’s is primarily vertical in nature at 1 meter per second. Typical altitude will be 50- 200 ft. AGL

- On rare occasions, maximum altitude may be 400 ft. AGL, never to exceed 400 ft. AGL.

- Horizontal flight is limited to 50 yards if necessary at a speed of 1 meter per second.

- UAS operation will never be permitted near power lines, trees, cranes or any other obstruction that could cause harm to the UAS or property. **8. C**  **haracteristics of the area of intended operation**

- Private property of requesting land owner.- Personal flight s will be conducted in unpopulated open space. **9. Airport proximity** 

- There will not be a ne ed to operate with in 5 miles of an active airport. **10. Visual Line of Site** 

- Visual line of site will not exceed 50 yards for any reason . **11. Pre** **- Flight** 

- Since these to UAS’s are expensive to replace, pre -flight inspection of all components occurs well before arrival at location. A short test flight to 15 ft. AGL is done to confirm controls and safety features are working properly.

- Visual inspection is always performed. **12. FSDOs** 

- The Atlanta FSDO will be notified for all planned flights.

- A record / log of each flight and its characteristics will be kept for reference. **13. NAS** 

- Wayne Carley will notify the Atlanta FSDO for permissions if there is a need to enter Controlled National Air Space. Assignments and projects never require an altitude above 400 ft. AGL. I, Wayne Carley, state that all of the information provided above is true and accurate. 

# Wayne Carley Wayne Carley / Professional Photographer 2055 Barrett Lakes Blvd. Suite 928 Kennesaw, Ga. 31044 478.319.7177