January 7, 2016 

Docket Operations, M-30; 

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room Wl2-140, 

West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Dear Sir: 

Ref: Petition for Exemption (Pursuant to 14 CFR Section 11.81) 

sales@.cciatomics.com 

(208)631-5040 

This petition for exemption is submitted on behalf of CCI 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. 

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Emmett, ID 83617 

CCI ATOMICS respectfully requests relief from the following regulations for the purpose of conducting 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 X Craft 

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 not necessary 

under the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112-95 [P.L. 112-95] in reference to 49 USC Section 

44794 given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the proposed 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 

operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 

inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as 

applicable. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary as the proposed UAS is not certificated 

under Section 21.191 and this petition is submitted in connection with proposed operations as a Civil UAS) 

Section 61.31(a) prescribing that a person who acts as a pilot in command of any of the following aircraft must hold a type 

rating for that aircraft for other aircraft specified by the Administrator through aircraft type certificate procedures: 

( 1) Large aircraft (except lighter-than-air). 

(2)Turbojet-powered airplanes. 

(3)0ther aircraft specified by the Administrator through aircraft type certificate procedures. 

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CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary 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, and limited operating area associated 

with the proposed UAS) 

Section 61.31 (c) prescribing that unless a person holds a category, class, and type rating (if a class and type rating is 

required) that applies to the aircraft, that person may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying another 

person, or is operated for compensation or hire. That person also may not act as pilot in command of that aircraft for 

compensation or hire. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary 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, and limited 

operating area associated with the proposed UAS) 

Section 61.31 (d) prescribing that to serve as the pilot in command of an aircraft, a person must-

(1) Hold the appropriate category, class, and type rating (if a class or type 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 (if a 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 not necessary under the statutory criteria provided in Section333 of P. L. 112-95 in reference to 49 

USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the proposed UAS 

or, alternatively, requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable 

operational documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in 

this petition) 

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 by Pilot in Command (P /C) compliance with the applicable operational 

documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition) 

Section 91. 7(b) prescribing that the pilot in command of a 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 by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance 

with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations 

set forth in this petition. 

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 not necessary as the FAA has previously determined relief is 

not required provided the relevant materials published by the manufacturer are kept in a location accessible to the PIC in 

compliance with the regulations) 

Section 91.1 03(b) prescribing that a pilot shall for any flight, become familiar with runway lengths at airports of intended 

use, and takeoff and landing distance information. CCI ATOMICS believes relieffrom this section is not necessary 

provided the PIC complies with the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition. 

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 necessary provided the P 1 C complies with the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth 

in this petition or utilizes the DT7 & DR16 RC SYSTEM dual control feature. 

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Section 91.119 prescribing that, except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the 

following altitudes: 

(a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or 

property on the surface. CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary provided the Pilot in 

Command (PIC) complies with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturer and the 

Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition. 

(b) Over congested areas. Over any congested area of a 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 of the aircraft. 

CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary provided the Pilot in Command (PIC) complies 

with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and 

Limitations set forth in this petition. 

(c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 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 by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the 

applicable operational documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set 

forth in this petition. 

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

altimeter that is set " ... to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before 

departure." CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary provided the PIC complies with the 

Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition. 

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 of intended 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 by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents 

published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition. 

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) an effective U.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, 

for operation within the United States, the second copy of the Aircraft registration Application as provided for in§ 

4 7.31 (c). CCI ATOMICS believes relief from this section is not necessary as the FAA has previously determined relief 

is not required provided the relevant materials published by the manufacturer and the 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 not necessary as the FAA has 

previously determined relief is not required provided the relevant materials published by the manufacturer and the 

Proposed Conditions and Limitations 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 of the 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 of the chapter. CCI ATOMICS requests relief 

from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents published by the 

manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition. 

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Section 91.407(a)(1) prohibits, in pertinent part, any person from operating an aircraft that has undergone maintenance, 

preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless it has been approved for return to service by a person authorized 

under§ 43.7 of the same chapter. CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) 

compliance with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and 

Limitations set forth in this petition. 

Section 91.409(a) prescribing that no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it 

has had- ( 1) an annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service 

by a person authorized by §43.7 of this 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 of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of 

this chapter. 

CCI ATOMICS requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational 

documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition. 

Section 91.417(a) and (b) prescribing, in pertinent part, that-

( a) Each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in 

paragraph (b) ofthis section: 

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-hour, 

annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft 

(including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. 

The records must include-

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; 

and 

(ii)The date of completion of the work performed; and 

(iii)The signature and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service. 

(2) Records containing the following information: 

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. 

(ii)The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. 

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be 

overhauled on a specified time basis. 

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection 

required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. 

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, 

for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the 

AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is 

required. 

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by§ 43.9(d) of this 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 in paragraph (a) ( 1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or 

superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. 

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a) (2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the 

aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. 

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under§ 43.11 of this 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 by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable 

operational documents published by the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in 

this petition. 

Extent of and Reasons for Relief Sought 

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 X Craft 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 of unmanned UAS aircraft would supplement or replace the use of 

manned aircraft as a result of safety 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 of combustible fuel when compared to 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 of the UAS industry has precipitated a large influx of"recreational" UAS pilots 

without formal knowledge or training regarding the effects or potential danger ofUAS flight with the National Airspace 

System (NAS). 

While it is unclear what, if any, 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 of the 

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 of certificated flight instructors provides economic incentive to accomplish the public goal of integration of both 

recreational and commercial UAS into the NAS while promoting safety and maintenance public awareness of current 

regulations affecting UAS operation. 

Exemptions Provide a Level of Safety 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 of property 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 rather than manned aircraft. 

Manned aircraft are at risk of fuel spillage and fire in the event of an 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 of fire following an incident or accident due to fuel spillage is eliminated. 

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This petition for exemption does not propose 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 that the UAS be operated within VLOS and yield 

right of way to all manned operations. Additionally, the Proposed Conditions and Limitations provide that the CCI 

ATOMICS will request a notice to airmen (NOT AM) prior to operations to alert other users of the NAS. 

CCI ATOMICS'S UAS has the capability -to operate safely after experiencing certain in-flight contingencies or failures 

and uses an auto-pilot system to maintain UAS stability augmentation and control. The UAS is also able to respond to a 

loss of GPS or a lost-link event with pre-coordinated automated flight maneuvers. These safety features provide an 

equivalent or higher level of safety compared to a manned aircraft holding airworthiness certificate (restricted or 

otherwise) performing a similar operation. 

Federal Register Summary 

CCI ATOMICS, chief pilot 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 

Relief considered (14 CFR) FAA Consideration or Action Requested 

Part 21 Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemption 

45.23(b) Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemption 

61.31(a) Relief not necessary (Section 333 ofP.L. 112-95) 

61.31 (c) Relief not necessary (Section 333 of P .L. 112-95) 

61.3l(d) Relief not necessary (Section 333 ofP.L. 112-95) 

91.7(a) Relief granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 

91.7(b) Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemption 

91.9(b )(2) Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemption 

91.1 03(b) Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemption 

91.109(a) Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemption 

91.119 Relief [paragraph (c)] granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 

91.121 Relief granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 

91.151(a) Relief[paragraph 91.151(a)(l), day] granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 1 

91.203(a) and (b) Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemption 

91.405(a) Relief granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 

91.407(a)(1) Relief granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 

91.409(a)(1) and (2) Relief granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 

91.417(a) and (b) Relief granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations 

Additional Information Offered in Support of this Petition for Exemption 

CCI ATOMICS chief pilot, 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 past two years for non-commercial personal use in order gain flight experience and familiarity with the 

operating characteristics and limitations of the UAS and its videography and photography systems. As a result it is 

believed there are certain aerial work situations, where the range and time aloft limitations ofUAS are not a factor, 

whereby aerial work may be conducted with greater safety and less risk to persons or property on the ground while 

offering the same or improved level of aerial work product. 

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Manned aircraft platforms such as airplanes and helicopters often subject the occupants as well as persons and property on 

the ground to higher levels of risk for accident or injury even while being operated pursuant to all ofthe applicable federal 

aviation regulations. 

1 In the matter of Douglas Trudeau, Realtor, Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0481 

2 Relief from this section is not necessary 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, and limited operating area associated with the 

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 operator to manually take control of the aircraft or initiate an automated "return to home" feature in 

the event of adverse inflight events. The UAS also incorporates automated "failsafe" features to initiate "return to home" 

or "auto-land" commands in the event ofloss of control signal link or diminished battery output or capacity. 

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. CCI ATOMICS states that§ 91.7(a) 

prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness 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 in the aircraft, however since there are no 

pilots or passengers on board his aircraft and given its size, this regulation is inapplicable. CCI ATOMICS further 

indicates an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual with the UAS ground 

station. 

Proposed Conditions and Limitations 

CCI ATOMICS (also hereafter referred to as the operator) proposes the following Proposed Conditions and 

Limitations in the form of a proposed Grant 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 of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate 

suspension or rescission of this exemption. 

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1) Operations authorized by this grant of exemption 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 of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition 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 of no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by 

the procedures specified in the operating documents. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 

4) The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the Pilot in Command (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. 

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 of sight (VLOS) of the 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 cannot transfer 

his or her designation for the duration of the 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 (either through physical proximity or electronic access through a slave ground 

controller) for the purpose of assuming positive control of the UAS in the event ofloss of control by a trainee 

or person acting under the provisions of a student pilot certificate issued by the FAA. 

7) The operating documents and this grant of exemption 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, the conditions and limitations herein 

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 upon 

request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if he 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 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) Prior to each flight, the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection 

reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the 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 must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 

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9) Any UAS 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. The PIC who conducts 

the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 

10) The pre-flight inspection section in the operating documents must account for all discrepancies, i.e. 

inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating 

documents. 

11) The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul; 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

12) The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance 

with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations must be noted in the aircraft 

records, including total flight hours, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the 

authorized person returning the UAS to service. 

13) Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 

14) The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the 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 current third-class medical certificate. 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. 

16) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of flight 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 oftotal time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot 

including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior documented flight 

experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. 

Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under this grant of 

exemption to accomplish the required flight time. However, said training 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. 

17) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of flight 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 or pipeline 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 operating the make and 

model of the UAS to be used in operations under the exemption; 5 hours make and model time may be 

included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time prescribed above. The PIC must accomplish 3 take-offs and 

landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). Training, proficiency, experience-building, and 

take-off and landing currency flights can be conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the 

required flight time and 90 day currency. However, said training 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 permit the PIC to operate the UAS for the purpose of flight 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 how the 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 of an airport reference point as denoted on a current 

FAA-published aeronautical chart unless, prior to such operation, the PIC coordinates and obtains 

authorization and airspace clearance from any National Airspace System (NAS) controlling authority 

having jurisdiction over the affected airspace and establishes and maintains continuous verbal 

communication or contact with said authority (ATC) through radio or telephonic methods for the duration 

of flight. 

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) If the 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 with the operating documents. 

23) The PIC must abort the flight in the 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 power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UAS with 

30% battery power remaining. 

25) The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this grant of exemption. This COA will 

also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but 

not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. 

26) 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. 

27) Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the 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 at the Ground 

Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to 

the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

29) The UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at 

all times 

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

31) The UAS may not be operated over congested or densely 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 present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the 

UAS 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 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 granted permission 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, and; 

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees 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 or controlled-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, 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. 

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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