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## Exemption Request

, Section 3 33 of the Modernization and

Reform Act of 2012, “Special Rules for Certain Unmanned

Aircraft Systems. ”

Date submitted: 12/18 /2015

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 CFR, Part 11,

this exemption request is being submitted in order for the applicant to commercially operate an

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in the continuance of a business. Specifically, the applicant

intends to employ a UAS for videography and photography applications, including but not

limited to, landscape and real estate surveys, ins pection of buildings, structures, construction

sites and closed set motion pictures. All required information is presented bel ow

.

Applicant Information:

Robert Theodore Wolak EE, ATP (Operator)

Sigma Technical Services, Inc

111 Beechwood Lane

Greentown, PA 18426

Em ail: bwolak2001@gmail.com

Phone: 570.350.2531

Airline Transport Pilot: 2228836

Airplane Multiengine Land, w/ratings BE300, C525S

Commercial Privileges Airplane Single Engine Land

Flight Instructor: 2228836CFI

Airplane SE, Instrument Airplane

Current Medical: Second Class, issued 08/26/20152

Regulations from which the exemption is requested:

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

14 CFR 91.7 (a)

14 CFR 91.9 (b) ( 2 )

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

14 CFR 91.121

14 CF R 91.151 (a) and (b)

14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1)

14 CFR 91.409 (a) (1) and (2)

14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b)

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

R egistration and Marking will be in accordance with Small U nmanned Aircraft as specified by

the UAS Registry requirements.

14 CFR 91.7 (a)

Since the UAS will not be issued an airworthiness certificate, there are no FAA regulatory

standards for determining airworthiness.

The UAS airworthy condition will be determined by the operator as set forth b y the

manufacturer ’ s user manual prior to each flight.

14 CFR 91.9

The only manual tha t exists is the manufacturer ’ s user manual which has not been evaluated

and approved by the FAA. It is available to the operator and used during UAS operations.

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

The operator requests relief from the Minimum Safe Altitudes in order to allow reasonable and

responsible operations. Safety will be maintain ed due to the small size, weight

, maneuverability and speed of the UAS , as well as the operator ’ s proficiency and pre

- flight

planning. Further, the operator will continuously insure saf e operating distance from any

persons or property.

14 CFR 91.121

The UAS does not have an altimeter. The UAS utilizes an electronic GPS with a barometric

sensor. Visual contact with the UAS will also be maintained throughout any flight.3

14 CFR 91.151 (a) and (b)

The UAS will only be operated in VFR conditions and within visual sight of the operator . The

UAS power is provided by electronic battery which is continuously monitored and displayed to

the operator via the control station screen . Low battery warnings are provided to the operator

both visually and through tactile vibrations

. The LiPo b attery operational condition is

maintained by the manufacturer ’ s specific ally designed charger which assesses the condition of

each cell as well as the balance between each cell

.

14 CFR 91.404 (a) ; 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) ; 14 CFR 91.409 (a) (1) and (2) ; 14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b)

The m aintenance and inspections described in these regulations apply to aircraft with an

airworthiness certificates.

T he operator will insu re that the UAS is maintained in a safe operational condition as specified

in the manufacturer ’ s manual and additional web site instructions

. T his i ncludes mechanical

condition as well as firmware and software updates.

The operator is an Electrical Engineer , Pil ot and Flight Instructor and has sufficient knowledge

and skills to perform any require d routine maintenance , repairs and software updates.

Public Interest and Safety

The us e of a UAS contributes to improved commerce and possibly economic growth. If

appr oved, the operator will provide a cost effective alternative for aerial surveys, videos and

photos

, as compared to larger manned aircraft

. E fficient and timely aerial surveying and

inspections can improve a client ’ s perspective and assessment of real estate property,

worksites and safet y inspections that would be otherwise unavailable.

Employing a UAS in lieu of a manned aircraft would enhanced safety and reduces the

environmental impact as compared to similar ope rations conducted with manned aircraft. The

UAS is relatively lightweig ht, operates at slow speeds

, augmented by GPS f or position stability

, provides continuous telemetry and system status and is under constant control of the operator

. ( The flight modes and safety features of the UAS to be used in operations

, approved by this

petition

, is described below )

. It is battery powered as compared to traditional aircraft carry ing

volatile fuel and presents a lower environmental impact

. Additionally, the UAS is small and

highly maneuverabl e enabling it to operate safety in reduced space while maintaining a safe

distance from persons of property.4

Model UAS for the proposed operations

Manufacturer: Yuneec

Specifications:

Name: Typhoon

Model: Q500+

Serial Number: YU15170187B02C01

Height: 210 mm (8.3 in)

Length (without rotor blades): 420 mm (16.5 in)

Width (without rotor blades): 420 mm (16.5 in)

Diame ter (without rotor blades): 565 mm (22.2 in)

Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 330 mm (13.0 in)

Weight (without battery and payload): 1130 g (40.0 oz)

Takeoff Weight (with battery and CGO2

- GB camera: 1700 g (60.0 oz)

Battery: 5400 mAH 3S 11.1V LiPo

Char ger: DC 3S 11.1V LiPo balancing and AC adapter

Transmitter: ST10 10

- Channel 2.4 GHZ with 5.8 GHZ video link

Flight Time: 20

- 25 minutes

Flight control:

Smart Mode: GPS augmentation, Position Hold and self leveling

, Geo

- fencing, smart circle

operator protecti on.

Angle (Pilot) Mode: GPS augmentation, Position Hold and self leveling (with suitable GPS

signal/lock)

. Home Mode: Auto return and land within 13

- 26 feet of pilot.

Status Indicators:

On aircraft LED status lights . Below each motor and Main indicator under body.

Summary

Robert Theodore Wolak (Sigma Technical Services, Inc) in order to commercially operate a UAS,

seeks exemption from the following rules: 14 CFR 45.23 (b) ; 14 CFR 91.7 (a) ; 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) ;

14 CFR 91.119 (c) ; 14 CFR 91.121 ; 14 CFR 91.151 (a) and (b) ; 14 CFR 91.405 (a) ;

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) ; 14 CFR 91.409 (a) (1) and (2) ; 14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b)

. Operations include aerial videogr aphy, photography, site surveys, buildings/structures

inspection, special events and cinematograph y. T he UAS , exempti ons and procedures will fully

comply with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, “ Special Rules for

Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems. ” Approval of exemptions will allow commercial operations

of a UAS, serve in the public interest and promote safety by utilizing a high tech lightweight

battery p owered aerial platform in contrast to large manned aircraft.