### January7, 2016

Docket Operations, M-30; U.S. Department ofTransportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room Wl2-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001

Dear Sir:

Ref: Petition for Exemption (Pursuantto 14 CFR Section 11.81) sales@.cciatomics.com (208)631-5040



### This petition for exemption is submitted on behalfofCCI ATOMICS for Aerial Data Collection for Precision Agriculture and Real Estate by its owner and operator,

Request for Exemption Dan Drooger, CEO CCI Atomics, Inc. 117 E. Main St. Emmett, ID 83617



### CCI ATOMICS respectfully requests relieffrom the following regulations for the purpose ofconducting commercial "aerial work" flight operations (as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1(e)(l)Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1(e)(4)(vi) utilizing the following drones:

Phantom 2 Vision Plus Phantom 3 Advanced Yuneec Typhoon 500 4K Tarot Ironman 650 X Plus One Platinum fixed wing by XCraft



### Part 21 prescribing the procedural requirements for issuing and changing design approvals, productions approvals, airworthiness certificates, and airworthiness approvals. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessary under the statutory criteriaprovidedin Section 333 of PublicLaw 112-95[P.L. 112-95] in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, andlimitedoperatingarea associatedwith theproposed UAS)



### Section 45.23(b) prescribing that when 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 operatormust also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, orpilot 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. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessary as theproposed UAS is notcertificated under Section 21.191 andthispetition is submittedin connection withproposedoperations as a Civil UAS)



### Section 61.31(a) prescribing that a person who acts as apilot in command ofany ofthe following aircraft must hold atype rating for that aircraft for other aircraft specified bythe Administratorthrough aircraft type certificate procedures: 

### (1) Large aircraft (except lighter-than-air). (2)Turbojet-powered airplanes. (3)0ther aircraft specified by the Administratorthrough aircrafttype certificate procedures.

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CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary under the statutory criteriaprovided in Section 333 of 

### P.L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, andlimited operatingarea associated with theproposed UAS)

Section 61.31(c) prescribing that unless a person holds a category, class, and type rating (ifa class and type rating is required) that applies to the aircraft, that person may not act as pilot in command ofan aircraft that is carrying another person, or is operated for compensation or hire. That person also may not act as pilot in command ofthat aircraft for compensation or hire. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessary under the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, andlimited operating area associatedwith theproposed UAS)

Section 61.31(d) prescribing that to serve as the pilot in command ofan aircraft, a person must- (1) Hold the appropriate category, class, and type rating (ifa class ortype rating is required) for the aircraft to be flown; or (2) Have received training required by this part that is appropriate to the pilot certification level, aircraft category, class, and type rating (ifa class or type rating is required) for the aircraft to be flown, and have received an endorsement for solo flight in that aircraft from an authorized instructor. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessary under the statutory criteriaprovidedin Section333 of P. 

### L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, andlimitedoperatingarea associatedwith theproposed UAS
or, alternatively, requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documentspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition)

Section 91.7(a) prescribing that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (P/C) compliance with the applicable operational documentspublished by the manufacturer andthe ProposedConditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition)

Section 91.7(b) prescribing that the pilot in command ofa civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight and that the PIC shall discontinue the flight when un-airworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur. CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operationaldocumentspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

Section 91.9(b)(2) prohibits operation ofU.S.-registered civil aircraft 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. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessary as the FAA haspreviously determinedreliefis not requiredprovidedthe relevantmaterialspublishedby the manufacturer are kept in a location accessible to the PIC in compliance with the regulations)

Section 91.103(b) prescribing that a pilot shall for any flight, become familiar with runway lengths at airports ofintended use, and takeoffand landing distance information. CCI ATOMICS believes relieffrom this section is notnecessary providedthe PIC complies with the Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

Section 91.109(a) prescribing, in pertinent part, 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. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessaryprovidedthe P1C complies with the Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition or utilizes the DT7 & DR16RCSYSTEMdual control feature.

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Section 91.119 prescribing that, except when necessary for takeoffor landing, no person may operate an aircraft belowthe following altitudes: (a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, ifa power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property onthe surface. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessaryprovidedthe Pilot in Command (PIC) complies with the applicable operationaldocumentspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition. (b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area ofa city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of2,000 feet ofthe aircraft. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessaryprovidedthe Pilot in Command (PIC) complies with the applicable operationaldocumentspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in thispetition. (c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle,

or structure. CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operationaldocumentspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

Section 91.121 requires, in pertinent part, each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeterthat is set "

...to the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessaryprovidedthe PICcomplies with the Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

Section 91.151(a) prescribing that no person may begin 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 ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, (1) during the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes [emphasis added]. CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operationaldocuments publishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

Section 91.203(a) prohibits, in pertinent part, any person from operating a civil aircraft unless it has within it (1) an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate; and (2) aneffective U.S. registration certificate issuedto its owner or, for operation withinthe United States, the second copy ofthe Aircraft registration Application as provided for in§ 47.31(c). CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessary as the FAA haspreviouslydetermined relief is not requiredprovidedthe relevantmaterialspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions and Limitations are kept in a location accessible to the PIC in compliance with the regulations J

Section 91.203(b) prescribing, in pertinent part, that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate or a special flight authorization issued under § 91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is notnecessary as the FAA has previouslydetermined reliefis notrequiredprovidedthe relevant materialspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations are kept in a location accessible to the PIC in compliance with the regulations)

Section 91.405(a) requires, in pertinent part, that an aircraft operator or owner shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthe same part and shall, between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of the same section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 ofthe chapter. CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operationaldocumentspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

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Section 91.407(a)(1) prohibits, inpertinentpart, any person from operating an aircraft thathas undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alterationunless ithas been approved for returnto service by a person authorized under§ 43.7 ofthe same chapter. CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operationaldocumentspublishedbythe manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in thispetition.

Section 91.409(a) prescribingthat no person may operate an aircraft unless, withinthe preceding 12 calendarmonths, it has had- (1) an annual inspection in accordance withpart 43 ofthis chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by §43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) that no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had an inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documentspublishedby the manufacturer andthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

Section 91.417(a) and (b) prescribing, inpertinent part, that- (a) Each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) ofthis section:
(1) Records ofthe maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records ofthe 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (includingthe airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofan aircraft.

The records must include- (i) A description (orreference to data acceptable to the Administrator) ofthe workperformed; and (ii)The date ofcompletion ofthe work performed; and (iii)The signature and certificate number ofthe person approving the aircraft for return to service. (2) Records containingthe following information: (i) The total time in service ofthe airframe, each engine, eachpropeller, and eachrotor. (ii)The current status oflife-limited parts ofeachairframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul ofall items installed onthe aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status ofthe aircraft, including thetime since the last inspection required bythe inspectionprogram under whichthe aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status ofapplicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method ofcompliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. Ifthe AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date whenthe next action is required. (vi) Copies ofthe forms prescribed by§ 43.9(d) ofthis chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.
(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: ( 1) The records specified inparagraph (a) (1) ofthis section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1year afterthe work is performed. (2) The records specified inparagraph (a) (2) ofthis section shall beretained and transferred withthe aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list ofdefects furnished to a registered owner or operator under§ 43.11 ofthis chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

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CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documentspublishedby the manufacturerandthe Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in thispetition.

Extent ofand Reasons for ReliefSought

CCI ATOMICS intends to operate five commercially available drones: Phantom 2 Vision Plus, Phantom 3 Advanced, Yuneec Typhoon 500 4K, Tarot Ironman 650, and X Plus One Platinum fixed wing by XCraft for the purpose of providing flight demonstration and aerial work under the provisions of 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi). CCI ATOMICS intends to offer commercial "aerial work" services utilizing UAS under the exemptions to 14 CFR Section 135 granted under 14 CFR 119.1(e) as set forth above.
Additionally, CCI ATOMICS pilot, Ronald Gene Tallent, holds a Airline Transport Rating Certificate No. 169270 (Multi and Single Airplane Land & Sea)

Public Interest and Benefit

The above "aerial work" services, normally provided in manned aircraft, may be provided with increased safety and at significantly lower cost in situations where the use ofunmanned UAS aircraft would supplement or replace the use of manned aircraft as a result ofsafety or economic considerations in certain applications where extended operational range and limited time aloft are not a factor. The proposed UAS operations will pose no threat to the public given its small size and lack ofcombustible fuel when comparedto larger manned aircraft, minimize potential ecological affects or damage, and promote economic growth by providing data information to individuals or companies requiring aerial survey or imaging data. Additionally, the growth ofthe UAS industry has precipitated a large influx of"recreational" UAS pilots without formal knowledge ortraining regarding the effects or potential danger ofUAS flight withthe National Airspace System (NAS).

While it is unclear what, ifany, pilot certification requirements will ultimately apply to UAS pilots operating for commercial purposes under the final rulemaking process, there is a present need for training and dissemination ofthe applicable federal aviation regulations and flight characteristics ofUAS to the general public; specifically current and potential UAS operators. UAS flight and ground demonstration and instruction for compensation utilizing the current system ofcertificated flight instructors provides economic incentive to accomplish the public goal ofintegration ofboth recreational and commercial UAS into the NAS while promoting safety and maintenance public awareness ofcurrent regulations affecting UAS operation.
Exemptions Provide a Level ofSafety Equal to or Greater than the Existing Level under Current Regulations

The use ofUAS operated under the requested exemptions as set forth above have the capacity to operate with less risk of accident or injury and the associated loss ofproperty or life while performing the same aerial work services offered in manned aircraft in certain situations where extended operational range and limited time aloft are not a factor. Likewise, UAS flight and ground demonstration and instruction for compensation promote and encourage the existing system of certificated flight instructors to participate in the public educational process utilizing UAS ratherthan manned aircraft. Manned aircraft are at risk offuel spillage and fire inthe event ofan incident or accident. The Phantom 2 Vision Plus, Phantom 3 Advanced, Yuneec Typhoon 500 4K, Tarot Ironman 650, and X Plus One Platinum fixed wing by XCraft carry no fuel, and therefore the risk offire following an incident or accident due to fuel spillage is eliminated.

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This petition for exemption does notpropose an electronic means to monitor and communicate with other aircraft, such as transponders or sense and avoid technology. Rather the risk is mitigated by placing limits on altitude, requiring stand-off distance from clouds, permitting daytime operations only, and requiring thatthe UAS be operated within VLOS and yield right ofway to all manned operations. Additionally, the Proposed Conditions and Limitations provide thatthe 

### CCI ATOMICS will request a noticeto airmen (NOTAM) priorto operations to alert otherusers oftheNAS.



### CCIATOMICS'S UAS has the capability -to operate safely after experiencing certain in-flight contingencies or failures and uses an auto-pilot systemto maintain UAS stability augmentation and control. The UAS is also able to respond to a loss ofGPS or a lost-link event withpre-coordinated automated flight maneuvers. These safety features provide an equivalent or higher level ofsafety comparedto a manned aircraft holding airworthiness certificate (restricted or otherwise) performing a similar operation.



### Federal Register Summary

CCI ATOMICS, chiefpilot Ronald Gene Tallant, seeks exemption from the following regulations for the purpose of conducting flight instruction and commercial "aerial work" flight operations utilizing Unmanned Aerial Systems ("UAS")

as set forth under the provisions of 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(4)(i) Crop dusting, seeding, spraying, and bird chasing; Section 119.1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey


### Reliefconsidered (14 CFR) FAA Consideration orAction Requested

Part 21 Reliefnot necessarypursuant to prior exemption 45.23(b) Reliefnot necessary pursuantto prior exemption 61.31(a) Reliefnot necessary (Section 333 ofP.L. 112-95) 61.31(c) Reliefnot necessary (Section 333 ofP.L. 112-95) 61.3l(d) Reliefnot necessary (Section 333 ofP.L. 112-95) 91.7(a) Reliefgranted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 91.7(b) Reliefnot necessary pursuant to prior exemption 91.9(b)(2) Reliefnot necessary pursuantto prior exemption 91.103(b) Reliefnot necessary pursuantto prior exemption 91.109(a) Reliefnot necessary pursuantto prior exemption 91.119 Relief [paragraph (c)] granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 91.121 Reliefgranted inprior exemption with conditions and limitations 91.151(a) Relief[paragraph 91.151(a)(l), day] granted inprior exemption with conditions and limitations 1 91.203(a) and (b) Reliefnot necessary pursuantto prior exemption 91.405(a) Reliefgranted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 91.407(a)(1) Reliefgranted inprior exemption with conditions and limitations 91.409(a)(1) and (2) Reliefgranted in priorexemptionwith conditions and limitations 91.417(a) and (b) Reliefgranted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations



### Additional Information Offered in Support ofthis Petition for Exemption

CCIATOMICS chiefpilot, Ronald Gene Tallent, operated various manned aircraft, including fixed-wing for flight instruction, commercial, and recreational including aerial work. Additionally, Ronald Gener Tallent has operated UAS vehicles for the pasttwo years for non-commercial personal use inorder gain flight experience and familiarity withthe operating characteristics and limitations ofthe UAS and its videography and photography systems. As a result it is believed there are certain aerial work situations, where the range andtime aloft limitations ofUAS are not a factor, whereby aerial workmay be conducted with greater safety and less risk to persons orproperty on the ground while offering the same or improved level ofaerial workproduct.

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Manned aircraft platforms such as airplanes and helicopters often subjectthe occupants as well as persons and property on the ground to higher levels ofrisk for accident or injury even while being operated pursuantto all ofthe applicable federal aviation regulations.

1In the matter of Douglas Trudeau, Realtor, RegulatoryDocketNo. FAA-2014-0481 2 Relieffrom this section is not necessary under the statutory criteriaprovided in Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated withthe proposed UAS.

All our drones, Phantom 2 Vision Plus, Phantom 3 Advanced, Yuneec Typhoon 500 4K, Tarot Ironman 650, and X Plus One Platinum fixed wing by XCraft are both commercially produced and widely available aerial videography and photography platforms utilizing advanced GPS enabled stability augmentation and control systems including "failsafe" features allowing the operatorto manually take control ofthe aircraft or initiate an automated "returnto home" feature in the event ofadverse inflight events. The UAS also incorporates automated "failsafe" features to initiate "returnto home"

or "auto-land" commands inthe event ofloss ofcontrol signal link or diminished battery output orcapacity.

The manufacturer provides a comprehensive operational and safety manuals for all UAS, and all flights will 

### be conducted in accordance with the requirements and guidance issued in these manuals. CCIATOMICS states that§ 91.7(a) prohibits the operation ofan aircraft without anairworthiness certificate. CCI ATOMICS asserts that since there is currently no certificate applicable to his operation, this regulation is inapplicable.

CCI ATOMICS states that§ 91.9(b)(2) requires an aircraft flight manual inthe aircraft, however since there are no pilots or passengers on board his aircraft and given its size, this regulation is inapplicable. CCIATOMICS further indicates an equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual withthe UAS ground station. 

### Proposed Conditions and Limitations

CCI ATOMICS (also hereafterreferredto as the operator)proposes the followingProposed Conditions and Limitations in the form of aproposedGrant of Exemption:

The following documents, including any updates or revision by the manufacturer, provided by the operator in its petition

are incorporated by reference, and are hereinafter referred to as operating documents:
1) User Manual 2) Safety Guidelines, 3) Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

NOTE: The above documents will be available for the following drones: Phantom 2 Vision Plus, Phantom 3 Advanced, Yuneec Typhoon 500 4K , Tarot lronman 650, X Plus One Platinum fixed wing by XCraft

Failure to comply with any ofthe conditions and limitations ofthis grant ofexemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission ofthis exemption.

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1) Operations authorized by this grant ofexemption are limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents which are quad-rotor aircraft weighing less than 55 

### pounds:

MANUFACTURE PUBLISHED

DRONE TYPE WEIGHT Phantom 2 Vision Plus 2.7lbs. Phantom 3 Advanced 2.6lbs. Yuneec Typhoon 500 4K 3.75lbs. Tarot Ironman 650 3.30 lbs. X Plus One Platinum fixed wing by XCraft [. 2.8lbs. 

### and, proposed operations ofany other aircraft will require anew petition or apetition to amend this grant.
2) The UAS may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 15 knots. 3) The UAS must be operated at an altitude ofno more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified inthe operating documents. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 4) The UAS must be operated within visual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe Pilot in Command (PIC) at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device otherthan corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 5) All operations commercial "aerial work" flight operations [as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(i) spraying must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UAS must be operated within the visual line ofsight (VLOS) ofthe 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. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannottransfer his orher designation for the duration ofthe flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 6) All flight instruction operations must be conducted such that the flight instructor has immediate access to the master ground control station (eitherthrough physical proximity or electronic access through a slave ground controller) for the purpose ofassuming positive control ofthe UAS in the event ofloss ofcontrol by atrainee
or person acting under the provisions ofa studentpilot certificate issued by the FAA. 7) The operating documents and this grant ofexemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. Ifa discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined inthe operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operatormust follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operatormay update orrevise its operating documents. It

### is the operator's responsibility to track suchrevisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also presentupdated and revised documents ifhe petitions for extension or amendment to this grant ofexemption. Ifthe operator determines that any update or revision would affectthe basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator mustpetition for amendmentto its grant ofexemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted ifquestions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 8) Priorto each flight, the PIC must inspectthe UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS, the UAS is prohibited from Maximum published velocity (15 knots), operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations mustbe properly documented in the aircraft records.

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9) Any UAS maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation orflight characteristics, e.g. replacement ofa flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry inthe aircraft records. 10) The pre-flight inspection section inthe operating documents must account for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered inthe relevant sections ofthe operating documents. 11) The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul; replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements. 12) The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, andrecord keeping requirements, in accordance withthe operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations must be noted in the aircraft records, includingtotal flight hours, description ofwork accomplished, andthe signature ofthe authorized person returning the UAS to service. 13) Each UAS operated under this exemptionmust comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 14) The authorized person must make an entry inthe aircraftrecord ofthe corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 15) UAS operations must be conducted by a PIC possessing at least a private pilot certificate and at least
a currentthird-class medical certificate. The PIC must also meetthe flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated onhis or herpilot certificate. 16) Priorto operations conducted for the purpose offlight instruction or aerial work as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(1) Student instruction, Section 119.1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Powerline or pipeline patrol, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a
manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), a minimum of25 hours oftotaltime as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotorUAS. Prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfythis requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under this grant of exemptionto accomplishthe required flight time. However, saidtraining operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. Duringtraining, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UAS with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119. 17) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose offlight instruction or aerial work as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(1) Student instruction, Section 119.1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Power line orpipeline patrol, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a
manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), a minimum of5 hours as UAS pilot operatingthe make and model ofthe UAS to be used in operations under the exemption; 5 hours make and model time may be included inthe 10 hours ofmulti-rotortime prescribed above. The PIC must accomplish 3 take-offs and landings inthe preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). Training, proficiency, experience-building, and take-offand landing currency flights canbe conductedunder this grant ofexemptionto accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency. However, saidtraining operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UAS with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119. 18) The operator may not permitthe PIC to operate the UAS for the purpose offlight instruction or aerial work as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(l) Student instruction, Section 119.1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Power line or pipeline patrol, unless the PIC has demonstrated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with howthe UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

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19) 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). 20) The UAS may not operate within 

### 5 nautical miles ofan airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chartunless, priorto such operation, the PIC coordinates and obtains authorization and airspace clearance from any National Airspace System (NAS) controlling authority havingjurisdictionoverthe affected airspace and establishes and maintains continuous verbal communication orcontact with said authority (ATC) through radio ortelephonic methods for the duration offlight. 21) The UAS 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. 22) Ifthe UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre-determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance withthe operating documents. 23) The PIC must abort the flight inthe event ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents. 24) The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough powerto fly at normal cruising speedto the intended landing point and landthe UAS with 30% battery power remaining. 25) The operator must obtain anAir Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA) priorto conducting any operations under this grant ofexemption. This COA will also require the operatorto request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours priorto the operation. 26) All aircraft operated in accordance withthis exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFRpart 47, and have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFRpart 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27) Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe UAS must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28) The documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC atthe Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents mustbemade available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 29) The UAS must remain clear and yield the right ofway to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times 30) The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device orvehicle. 31) The UAS may not be operated over congested ordensely populated areas. 32) Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are presentthat sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UAS and/or debris inthe event ofan accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under suchprotection. Ifa situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave suchprotection and are within 500 feet ofthe UAS, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has grantedpermission and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present
anundue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearertothe PIC, VO, operatortrainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a).

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33) All operations shall be conducted over private orcontrolled-access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 34) Any incident, accident, orflight operationthattransgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries ofthe 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 tothe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant ofexemption, 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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