June 16, 2015

Exemption No. 11839

Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–1151

Mr. Nathan J. Meyer

Associate Broker

Internet Realty/Florida Keys Inc.

24752 Overseas Highway

Summerland Key, FL 33042

Dear Mr. Meyer:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends.

By letter dated April 9, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for 

an exemption. You requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial 

videography and cinematography.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any 

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus.

The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products 

and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates. In accordance with the statutory criteria 

provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 
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aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft 

meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 

14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness 

Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is 

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection1

. The FAA has issued grants of 

exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. 

In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 

11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see

Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned 

aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or 

crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in 

addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled 

by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

• They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

• The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

• A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. 

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 

delegated to me by the Administrator, Mr. Nathan J. Meyer is granted an exemption from 

14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 

91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to 

the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection. 

This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

 

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. 

Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF 

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by 

instruments aboard the UA.
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Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, Mr. Nathan J. Meyer is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision Plus 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.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are 

not permitted. 

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The 

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine 

compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at 

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the 

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or 

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within 

the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used 

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; 

electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC 

must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties 

required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its 

operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of 

exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating 

documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, 
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the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. 

Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating 

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the 

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The 

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension 

or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update 

or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then 

the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s 

UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding 

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation 

or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo 

a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. 

Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at 

least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such 

a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is 

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all 

potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the 

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and 

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, 

commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a 

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a 

state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal 

government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.
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14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the 

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 

operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs 

(training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to 

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated 

under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, 

training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During 

training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA 

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as 

denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not 

denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current 

FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption 

holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available 

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may 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.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a 

pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast 

weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the 

intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve 

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All 

operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 

exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct 

operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA.
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22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification 

(N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must 

be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and 

any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. 

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement 

official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure 

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

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

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

of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered 

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported 

to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be 

reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.
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If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and 

television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) 

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards 

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day 

notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities 

must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted 

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of 

the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners 

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those 

who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, 

town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes 

essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons 

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the 

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS 

operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, 

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.
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This exemption terminates on June 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures
Nathan J. Meyer, Realtor, Summerland Key, FL - Section 333 Exemption Petition

April 9, 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: ​Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R.

45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 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,

I, Nathan J. Meyer, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and

the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Nathan J. Meyer, an owner and

operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations

(“FARs”) listed below so that I, Nathan J. Meyer, may operate my small ultra lightweight

unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation

Administration (“FAA”).

As described herein I, Nathan J. Meyer, am an FAA licensed commercial pilot with instrument,

CFI and CFII designations and I hold a current second class medical, with over 1000 hours

logged

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. I am also a licensed Realtor within the State of Florida. I am experienced in flying

hobby helicopters for recreational purposes. I currently fly a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus, hobby

grade quad-copter UAS equipped with wide angle camera. I am seeking exemption to use this

aircraft in aerial videography/cinematography to enhance academic community awareness for

those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout of The Florida Keys,

and to augment real estate listing videos and photos.

I have flown small RC electric quadcopters for over four (4) years without incident or accident,

and have logged 32 hours with my current UAS

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. Committed to safety with each flight, my,

Nathan J. Meyer's, exemption request would permit operation of ultra lightweight, unmanned

(piloted by remote control) and comparatively inexpensive UAS(s) in class G airspace in The

Florida Keys

2 All operations would be conducted in predetermined areas away from the general

public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic, and within property boundaries and/or adjacent,

unpopulated waterways and vacant land for individual homeowner real estate listing

videos/photos. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated by

unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent incident or

accident. I, Nathan J. Meyer, have personally established safety protocols and controls

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and prevent public hazard. This will act to further safety protocols exclusive to lightweight

UAS's specific to real estate video and photography usage as I, Nathan J. Meyer, log flight data

and other information gained through permitted flight operations to share with the FAA

through any required or requested FAA reports to assist with future protocol and safety

1. Appendix A

2. Appendix B

3. Appendix C
regulation. I believe my experience as a commercial pilot and CFI, combined with my

experience as a UAS pilot will bring a unique and valuable perspective to this emerging

technology, and any and all data and observations will be openly shared with the FAA.

Granting my, Nathan J. Meyer’s, request comports with the Secretary of Transportation’s(FAA

Administrator’s) responsibilities and authority to not only integrate UAS's into the national

airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft

systems[UAS's] in the national airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Actspecific

to the use of UAS'sfor real estate/Realtor purposes. Further I, Nathan J. Meyer, will conduct my

operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by

the FAA. For the reasons stated below I, Nathan J. Meyer, respectfully request the grant of an

exemption allowing me to operate ultra lightweight, remote controlled UAS’s for academic

community awareness to benefit/stimulate attraction to the Florida Keys Area, and to enhance

real estate listing videos and photos for homeowners who cannot afford expensive manned

aircraft for the same purpose. Both of which will promote local economic growth through

increased employment and increased tax base. Both will improve public safety by replacing

heavier, manned aircraft containing combustible fuel that that poses potential public hazard

with extremely lightweight, maneuverable, unmanned aircraft that poses extremely minimal

risk. Furthermore, the reduced noise and fuel emissions of using a lightweight UAS as

compared with manned aircraft photographic/videographic shoots will greatly benefit the

public and environment.

I. Contact Information:

Nathan J. Meyer, Associate Broker

Internet Realty/Florida Keys Inc.

24752 Overseas Highway

Summerland Key, FL 33042

Office: 305-745-9088

Mobile: 305-587-0268

Email: nate@lowerkeysre.com

II​. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which Nathan J.

Meyer Requests Exemption are:

14 CFR 21;

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.;

14 CFR 407 (a) (1);

14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and,

14 CFR 417 (a) & (b).

III. The Extent of relief Nathan J. Meyer seeks and the Reason He Seeks Such Relief:

I, Nathan J. Meyer, submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§

331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, Nathan J.

Meyer, contemplated commercial photographic, cinematic, academic and other flight
operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 providesforsuch

integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the

public’s interest to do so.

My, Nathan J. Meyer’s, ultra lightweight UAS meetsthe definition of “small unmanned aircraft”

as defined in Section 331 and therefore the integration of my ultra light weight UAS is expressly

contemplated by the Reform Act. I would like to operate my ultra lightweight UAS prior to the

time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such

craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that

can be administered uniformly to all real estate related UAS aerial video and photography. The

Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate safely in

our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed and overall

capabilities of the UAS's; Whether the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated

areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each of

these items reflect in favor of an exemption for me, Nathan J. Meyer. My UAS utilizes four (4)

counter-rotating propellers for balance, control and stability. My UAS is equipped with GPS and

auto return safety technology, geo-fencing technology, and battery monitoring technology with

a fail-safe to automatically return to landing point if battery is running under 10%. Weighing

less than five (5) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); including camera with

gimbal, this aircraft is extremely lightweight.

I, Nathan J. Meyer, consider safety foremost with each flight. My small unmanned aircraft is

designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (15 mph) wind. I also use

geo-fencing, to limit the altitude and perimeter of flight. For safety, stability and fear of

financial loss I will not fly in winds exceeding 16 kph (10 mph). Built in safety systems include a

GPS mode that allows my UAS to hover in place when radio controls are released. When pilot

communication is lost this UAS is designed slowly descend to point of take off. I do not operate

my UAS near airports, Hospitals nor Police heliports, and do not operate near areas where

general public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on location, conditions

and weather. I operate only in class G airspace. I use a visual observer to aid in ensuring the

area is clear of people and vehicles. I am constantly on alert for any manned aircraft

(Police/Medical helicopters, etc.) and I am prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest

and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I suspect manned

aircraft may approach near my location. I monitor local ATC frequencies on a handheld aviation

radio. My UAS is capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and is flown only within my line

of sight of me, as the remote control pilot. Utilizing battery power rather than combustible

fuels, flights generally last between seven (8) to ten (10) minutes, with an altitude under one

hundred fifty (150) feet. I, Nathan J. Meyer, utilize a fresh fully charged battery with each flight

as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is twenty (20) to twenty five (25)

minutes as tested. My controller and link with my UAS provides battery level information, and

also has an automatic return to home feature at 20% battery power in the event the PIC fails to

monitor reserves, along with visual and auditory alerts at 20%. I do not operate my UAS at or

below manufacturer recommend minimum charge levels for operation; preferring to remain

well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control

and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of control or hazard. My personal protocol is to
land with 50% reserves. Additional batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure

replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I have roughly 3 years of experience

operating UAS aircraft, and I have logged 32 hours, as a UAS multi-rotor rotorcraft pilot

including 32 Hours of logged flight time with the DJI Phantom Vision 2 Plus

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. I also have over

100 hours of unlogged time as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain

familiarization with the characteristics of this specific UAS's performance under different

temperature and weather conditions. I am a licensed pilot with commercial instrument, CFI

and CFII ratings. I have logged over 1300 hours as PIC in a variety of single engine, fixed wing,

manned aircraft

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, both commercially and privately without accident or incident. My pilot

training and experience have been instrumental in allowing me to operate my UAS safely, and

in helping me protect the safety of other pilots and civilians.

My, Nate Meyer's, exemption request would allow operation in predetermined areas

designated as class G airspace, clear of persons, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic for

community videos and photos. Real estate photography/videography would be within property

boundaries of individual homeowner, and/or over adjacent waterways or vacant land, when

deemed clear of any and all persons, vehicles or marine traffic. A visual observer would be

present for all flights to ensure the area remains clear, or to alert me, the PIC, to abort the flight

of a potential breach of the flight area. A 2 way aviation radio would be monitored at all times.

A NOTAM would be issued prior to any operations. A thorough review of weather conditions,

aircraft airworthiness, emergency procedures and potential hazards would be reviewed prior

to any flight operation. Geofencing would be used to ensure all flights are conducted within

the established, cleared perimeter.

I, Nathan J. Meyer, am extremely cautious when operating of my UAS/ultra lightweight

unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the

public.” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls well within

Congress’s contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act and the

corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. Nathan J. Meyer’s

UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to

the general public or national security.

IV. How Nathan J. Meyer’s Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole:

I have acted as PIC of small planes for the purpose of shooting aerial photos and videos, and

feel UAS flight provides a much safer alternative for both the pilot and the public. Further, for

small, budget real estate companies and average homeowners the expense of manned aerial

videography is cost prohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors or luxury

homeowners can afford to absorb such expense, depriving non-luxury homeowners and lower
budget Realtors from a valuable marketing tool. My, Nathan J. Meyer's, UAS poses minimal

threat, since size and lack of combustible fuel mitigates potential risk to the public. Congress

has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate commercially flown UAS's

into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting my, Nathan J.

Meyer’s, exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of

the geographical benefits in and around the Florida Keys Area. My ultra lightweight UAS is

battery powered and creates no emissionsthat can harm the environment. The consequence of

my ultra light weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft;

which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public.

The public’s interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial

video/photo capture through my battery operated ultra lightweight UAS's. Permitting me,

Nathan J. Meyer, to immediately fly within national air space furthers economic growth.

Granting my exemption request substantially furthersthe economic impact for the Florida Keys

community for companies and individualslooking to relocate or build in the Florida Keys area as

well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and

geographical awareness. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the community.

Finally, replacing manned aircraft photographic and video shoots with UAS shoots will

dramatically reduce emissions and aircraft noise, reducing/eliminating impact on the

environment and reducing annoyance to the public.

V. Reasons Why Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety Or How The Exemption Will

Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing Rule:

My, Nathan J. Meyer’s, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the

reasons stated permitting me, Nathan J. Meyer, to log more flight time, with communication

with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to further safety protocols for Realtors that can be

embraced by the NAR (National Association of Realtors) for development in cooperation with the FAA. In

addition I, Nathan J. Meyer, submit the following representations of enhancements to current

aerial videography and photography for real estate:

● My UAS weighs less than 5 pounds complete with camera; I only operate my UAS below

150 feet AGL (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization

and Reform Act of 2012).

● I set a geofence that prevents my UAS from going outside of my established clear area

should there be a lost connection with the controller.

● I only operate my UAS for 7-10 minutes per flight; I land my UAS prior to manufacturer

recommended minimum level of battery power, with at least 50% reserves.

● My experience as a pilot and flight instructor carry over into my UAV flying and lead to a

high level of safety consciousness, preparation and preflight prudence, and experienced

aeronautical decision making. I also have a thorough understanding of the FAR’s, and

the airspace system.

● I carry a two way Icom Aviation Radio and monitor local ATC frequencies when

conducting UAV flights.
● I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight;

● My UAS has GPS and a flight safety feature whereby it hovers and then slowly lands if

communication with the remote control pilot is lost;

● I actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly update and

enhance safety protocols;

● I only operate in reasonably safe environments that are strictly controlled, are away

from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas;

● I conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocol, during which safety carries

primary importance;

● I always obtains all necessary permissions prior to operation; and,

● I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential

danger.

● I use a visual observer to insure established flight area remains clear.

● I use geofencing to insure flight stays within an established altitude and perimeter.

● I will operate only in vfr conditions, adhering to FAA prescribed cloud clearance rules.

● The UAS will not be flown at a speed exceeding 15 knots.

● The UAS will be flown only during daytime hours, as defined by the FAA.

● See Appendix E for complete operating procedures.

My, Nathan J. Meyer’s, safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing

rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national

airspace system, helicopters and fixed wing manned aircraft are the primary means of aerial

video and photography for community awareness and real estate. While the safety record of

such manned aircraft is questionable, often requiring low level maneuvering; it is far safer to

operate a battery powered ultra lightweight UAS.

First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and I only

operates my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations. Second, there is no fuel on

board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions is greatly diminished. Third, the small

size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allow me to remotely pilot away from and avoid

hazards quickly and safely. Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to

capture amazing images, my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on

through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and zoom.

Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization/competency and will

continue to operate at and above current safety levels.

VI. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register:

A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21,

Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of

necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and

enclosed operational area of my, Nathan J. Meyer’s, UAS permits exemption from Part 21
because my UAS meets (and exceeds) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of

the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate

requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both

pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate

requirement in consideration of the weight,size,speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas

such as airports and dense populations. My, Nathan J. Meyer’s, current and projected UAS's

meet or exceed each of the elements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As

no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is

inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there

are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is

inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight

manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined. The FAA has previously issued

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exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B,

10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is

inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor.

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and registrations.

They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level of safety will be

achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by me, Nathan J. Meyer.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to

be marked according to certain specifications. My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore

do not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further,

two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that minimal

lettering requirement. Regardless, I will mark my UAS in the largest possible lettering by placing the

word “EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29 (f) so that I the pilot, or anyone

assisting me as a visual observer with the UAV will see the markings. The FAA has previously issued

exemptions to this regulation through Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

C. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the

operation of civil aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions.

My UAS will never operate at an altitude greater than 200 AGL; safely below the standard of 400 AGL.

I, Nathan J. Meyer, will however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing

a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the

size, weight, maneuverability and speed of my UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be

achieved.

E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections. The above-cited

Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators to “have [the] aircraft

inspected as prescribed 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. . . .” These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not,

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therefore, apply to my, Nathan J. Meyer's, UAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect my UAS

before and after each flight.

A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91:

Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled

Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness

certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of

my UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my, Nathan J. Meyer’s, UAS meets an

equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to

exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. §

44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to

exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight,

size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My

UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an

aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form

contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an

aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of

the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by

maintaining a manual. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in

Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, maintenance program

that involves regular software updates and curative measures for any damaged hardware.

Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved.

In summary, Nathan J. Meyer seeks an exemption from the following

Regulations:

14 C.F.R. 21,subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 C.F.R. §

91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14

C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409

(a)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate my,

Nathan J. Meyer's, small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in

community awareness and real estate operations, and to develop economic platforms for real

estate to enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate to the Florida Keys area.

Currently, area awareness and real estate aerial videography/photography relies primarily on

the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risk to the public.

Granting my, Nathan J. Meyer’s, request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and

thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft do not contain potentially explosive fuel, is smaller,

lighter and more maneuverable than conventional real estate video and photographic aircraft

with much less flight time. Further, I operate at lower altitudes and in Class G airspace

eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established airfields. I, Nathan J. Meyer, have

been informally analyzing flight information and will compile safety protocols and the

implementation of a flight operations manual for real estate usage that exceeds currently

accepted means and methods for safe flight. My experience as both a Commercially licensed

Flight Instructor and long-time UAS pilot will provide Formal collection of information shared

with the FAA will enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with
the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel on board my, Nathan J.

Meyer’s, UAS and therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury is significantly

diminished. My, Nathan J. Meyer’s, operation of my UAS, weighing less than 5 pounds and

travelling at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level ofsafety asthat

achieved under current FARs. Accordingly I, Nathan J. Meyer, respectfully request that the FAA

grant my exemption request and am willing to cooperate in sharing information to benefit the

FAA for the safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large.

Respectfully submitted,

Nathan J. Meyer, Associate Broker

Internet Realty/Florida Keys Inc.

24752 Overseas Highway

Summerland Key, FL 33042
APPENDIX A

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Drone logbook report - 16 April 2015

Period: 2014-04-01 to 2015-04-16

Name: Nathan J. Meyer Email: rootsyloops@gmail.com

Totals in the system:

FLYING TIME

32 h 47 min

FLIGHTS

115

DRONES

1

HOTSPOTS

1

EQUIPMENTS

1

MAINTENANCES

0

FLIGHTS (115 in the period)

Flying time in this period: 32 h 47 min

Date Flight name Drone Type Minutes Hotspot

2015-04-14 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-04-14 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 8 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-04-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-04-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 9 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

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2015-04-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

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2015-04-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 8 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-04-05 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

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2015-04-05 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 9 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-04-02 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-04-02 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 11 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-29 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 9 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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2015-03-29 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

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2015-03-27 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-27 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 8 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-22 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 12 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-19 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 10 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-19 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 12 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-18 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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2015-03-18 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 14 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-09 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-03-09 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 16 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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2015-03-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-04 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 16 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-04 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-02 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-03-02 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-02-26 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

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2015-02-26 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-25 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-25 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-22 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-22 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-20 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-02-16 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

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2015-02-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-09 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-02-09 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-02-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-02-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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2015-02-04 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

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2015-01-28 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-01-27 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-01-20 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-01-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-01-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-01-08 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

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2015-01-08 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2015-01-06 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2015-01-06 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-29 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-29 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-28 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-22 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

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2014-12-22 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-20 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-15 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-11 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-11 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2014-12-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

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2014-12-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-12-04 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-24 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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2014-11-24 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-21 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

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2014-11-21 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

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Hobby 18 Home/School

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www.drone-logbook.com

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-18 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-09 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-09 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-03 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

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DroneLogbook Report

www.drone-logbook.com

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-02 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-11-02 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-20 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-20 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-16 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-16 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

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DroneLogbook Report

www.drone-logbook.com

2014-10-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-10 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 16 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-04 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-04 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-10-02 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-09-14 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-09-14 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 21 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

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DroneLogbook Report

www.drone-logbook.com

 Notes: 

2014-09-08 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-09-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-09-07 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-09-03 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-09-03 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 21 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-06-03 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-06-03 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 15 / 18
DroneLogbook Report

www.drone-logbook.com

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-28 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-28 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-25 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-22 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 16 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-21 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-21 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-20 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 16 / 18
DroneLogbook Report

www.drone-logbook.com

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-20 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 22 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-19 Nate Meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Test 17 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: Approximately 150 hours with Parrot Drones - unlogged. Commercial instrument rated pilot manned aircraft with approx.

1000hours.

 Equipments onboard: DJI Phantom 2 Plus

 Nb landing: 5

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-19 Nate Meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Test 22 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: Approximately 150 hours with Parrot Drones - unlogged. Commercial instrument rated pilot manned aircraft with approx.

1000hours.

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 5

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-19 Nate Meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Test 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: Approximately 150 hours with Parrot Drones - unlogged. Commercial instrument rated pilot manned aircraft with approx.

1000hours.

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 5

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-19 Nate Meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Test 18 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: Approximately 150 hours with Parrot Drones - unlogged. Commercial instrument rated pilot manned aircraft with approx.

1000hours.

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 5

 Conditions: 

 Notes: Windy - 15 mph

2014-05-17 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 19 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 17 / 18
DroneLogbook Report

www.drone-logbook.com

 Notes: 

2014-05-17 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

Hobby 20 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:practice flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

2014-05-17 nathan meyer DJI Phantom 2 Plus

DJI/Phantom 2 Vision Plus

practice 15 Home/School

Project/Job Reference:first flight

 Pilot info: 

 Equipments onboard: 

 Nb landing: 1

 Conditions: 

 Notes: 

DRONE (1)

Name Brand Model Purchase date Serial Nb Type

DJI Phantom 2 Plus DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus 2014-05-09 PH645211616 Quadcopter

 Notes: 

EQUIPMENT (1)

Name Type For drone Purchase date Serial Nb

DJI Phantom 2 Plus ALL 2014-05-09 PH645211616

 Notes: 

MAINTENANCE (0)

Name For Date Next date

HOTSPOTS (1)

Name Latitude Longitude Altitude Type

Home/School 24.661666 -81.53448 51 Home/School

 Notes: 

 Public info: 

BATTERY LOG (0 charges in the period)

Date Battery name Serial number Duration

(h)

Before charge From charger Pre-flight Post-flight

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APPENDIX B

APPENDIX C
Operating Procedures:

2 days before flight:

Visually inspect flight area for potential hazards that would preclude scheduling a shoot.

Check weather to determine viability of flight.

● VFR predicted at least 4 hours before and after proposed flight time

● Winds 15 mph or less

Check for any TFR’s, NOTAMS or other restrictions that would preclude flight

File NOTAM with South Florida FSDO ­ (954) 641­6000

Notify neighbors of adjacent properties.

1 Day before flight:

Make sure all batteries are fully charged and tested, and fully inspect.

Recheck weather, TFR’s and local NOTAMS

Check aviation radio batteries, and determine local frequencies to monitor

Day of flight

Verify NOTAM I filed is active

Verify appropriate geofence limits

Check weather

Check TFR’s and NOTAMs

Contact Key West International and Boca Chica to make them aware of flight op.

Flight area inspection:

Vicinity of public safety helipads/heliports

Vicinity of medical helipads/heliports

Vicinity of light poles

Vicinity or utility wires

Vicinity of trees

Flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact

Vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard

Vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracted

Public gatherings that may attract viewers

Optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight

Determine optimal takeoff and landing area

Determine emergency landing site(s) in the event of partial loss of control.
Flight area preparation:

Post warning sign(s)/stand(s) "Attention Aerial Photography In Progress ­ Remain Back 150

Feet ".

Establish visual observer position within PIC’s line of site.

Aircraft preflight:

Test and inspect batteries

Check condition of propellers

Check condition of landing skids and body

Power up Icom radio and enter appropriate monitoring frequency

Controller preflight:

Check condition and attachment point of antennae

Verify full charge of wifi extender

Install fresh AA batteries and verify green light status

Before Takeoff:

Power up controller and verify green light on controller

Power up WIfi extender and verify green indicator light

Power up aircraft

Calibrate compass and verify flashing green lights (calibration successful)

Verify strong wifi connection

Verify “ready for flight” GPS lock is established

Visual and audible check for air traffic, birds, ground traffic, etc.

RunUp:

Start aircraft

lift­off to a 5 foot hover and maintain position to ensure GPS lock.

While in hover, test all controls ­ verify free and correct operation.
Inflight:

Monitor appropriate aviation radio frequencies

Listen and scan for air and ground traffic

Monitor weather conditions

Monitor battery levels ­ return for landing when approaching 50% reserves

Monitor altitude

Monitor airspeed

Landing:

Return to takeoff point

Land vertically, directly over designated landing point

Upon skid contact with ground, immediately shut engine down

Power down aircraft

Power down controller

Power down wifi extender

PostFlight:

Remove warning signs

Log flight

Contact FSDO to remove NOTAM