### February 9, 2016 U.S . Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 I?



### Re : Petition ofFLYING V DESIGNS for an Exemption Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 Director: Flight Standards Service: Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 ("Reform Act") and 14 C .F.R. Part 11 , Flying V Designs hereby applies for an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") identified below to allow commercial operation of small unmanned aerial vehicles (i. e., 

### "small unmanned aircraft" or "UAS") for the purpose ofconducting aerial photography, videography and cinematography for the motion picture, television, and web industries . This petition for exemption is made based on information outlined in this Petition for Exemption, as well as the accompanying Flying V Designs documents ; 1. PIC Flight Operations Manual and; 2. Operations Manuals (Collectively 2 and 3 are referred to as Documents & 

### Manuals") 3 . User Guide and; 4. Flight ManuaP (Collectively 3 and 4 are referred to as "Manufacturer's Manuals")

1

. The term "Manufacturer's Manual" also includes all relevant manufacturer publications, including, but not limited to : operations and flight manuals , user guides, component maintenance manuals, pilot training manuals, service information letters and, safety/service bulletins .U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page2 Flying V Designs submits these supporting materials as confidential documents pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11 .35(b), as the materials contain confidential commercial and/or proprietary information that Flying V has not and will not share with other requesting parties . Additionally, these documents contain operating conditions and procedures that are not generally available to the public and are protected from release under the Freedom oflnformation Act, 5 D. S.C. 

### § 552 et. seq. 

### NOTE: ALLATTACHMENTS SET FORTH IN 

### SUPPORT OF TIDS LETTER OF PETITION ARE CONFIDENTIALAND SHALL NOT BE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PETITIONER. For your convenience, this Petition is organized as follows : 

### L Description ofPetitioner ll. Description ofProposed Operations A Aerial Videography, Photography and Cinematography 

## m. Relevant Statutory Authority Iv. Flying V Designs's Proposed UAS Operations Meet the Requirements of Section 333 ofthe Reform Act A Approval is Warranted Based on the UAS's Size, Weight, Speed, and Operational Capability B. Approval is Warranted Based on the Operational Restrictions Set Forth in the Operations Manuals V. 

### Regulations From Which Exemption is Requested A 14 C.F.R. Part 21 , Subpart H -Airworthiness Certificates and 14 C .F.R. § 91.203(a)(1) B. 14 C.F.R. Part 27 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft C. 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9(c), 45 .23(b) and 45 .27(a): Aircraft Marking and Identification Requirements D. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) and (2) ; 91.417(a) and (b) : Maintenance Inspections E. 14 C.F.R. Part 61 , 14 C.F.R. 

### § 61.3 , 14 C.F.R. 

### § 61.113 : Private Pilot

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page3 Privileges and Limitations F. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.7(a) : Civil Aircraft Airworthiness G. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft and 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.203(a) and (b) : Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration H . 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.103: Preflight Action I. 14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a): Flightlnstruction 

### J. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.119(c): Minimum Safe Altitudes K. 

### 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.121: Altimeter Settings L. 

### 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

### Vl. Drug and Alcohol Program VII. Public Interest Vlll. Privacy IX. 

### Federal Register Summary X. Conclusion I. DESCRIPTION OF PETITIONER Flying V Designs is based in Jackson, WYand provides aerial photography, videography and cinematography for the motion picture, television, and web industries . The Company 's Principal and ChiefPilot Hermanus Boshoffhas been flying UAV Quadcopters as a hobby for more than one year without incident, spending hundreds ofhours flying . He also has his fixed wing pilots license. Upon the grant ofthe 333 Exemption the Company' s business will specialize in photography, videography and cinematography for the film, television and web industries. Flying V Design ' s staffare well trained and experienced in providing support as visual observers ("VO") for the pilot in command ("PIC " ) in addition to any other needed on site assistance. All ofthe equipment owned by Flying V Designs is ofthe highest quality gear and has been able to provide these services safely and without any claims or incident. Flying V Design' s goal is to

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page4 advise the perspective client that Flying V Designs is following all the applicable state and federal rules to ensure the safety ofthe public while providing the client with a competitive and cost effective product. Flying V Designs seeks an exemption to allow for photography, videography, cinematography and other related media products . The contact information for Petitioner is as follows : Vanessa Boshoff Flying V Designs 145 West Deloney Ave Box2788 Jackson, WY 83001 Phone : 307 .699 .5182 Email: wildernessa@mac.com ll. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OPERATION Flying V Designs seeks an exemption pursuant to Section 333 ofthe Reform Act to operate the Intuitive Aerial Aerigon; Freefly Alta; 3DR Solo; DJI S800, DJI Inspire (referred to FV-UAS) (under 55lbs) for the proposed operations discussed herein below. All UAS operations will occur under tightly controlled conditions on private property or approved location where Flying V Design has received verifiable permission to operate from the landowner, controller or authorized representative. The proposed UAS operations will be conducted in accordance with the conditions and limitations ofthis Petition for Exemption and Flying V Design's Operations Manuals . As detailed in Flying V Design's Operations Manuals , all UAS operations will be limited to daytime VFR conditions, within visual line-of-sight ("VLOS") ofthe operator, in uncontrolled airspace, and will occur at least 5 nm away from an airport reference point. Moreover, Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals incorporate redundant safeguards to assure the aircraft does not travel outside the controlled area ofUAS operations, including GPS "geofencing" technologies . 

### A. Aerial Videography, Photography and Cinematography Flying V Designs seeks to use small BF-UAS for the purpose ofconducting aerial photography, videography and cinematography for their client base. Flying V Design has purposefully tailored its operations to meet the requirements established by the FAA in prior grants ofexemption authorizing commercial use ofUAS in the real estate industry, including : 

### • Astraeus Aerial (Exemption No. 11062)U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page5 • Pictorvision, Inc. (Exemption No . 11 067) • HeliVideo Productions , LLC (Exemption No . 11065 ) 

### • Snaproll Media, LLC (Exemption No. 11063 ) • RC Pro Productions Consulting, LLC d/b/a Vortex Aerial (Exemption No . 11064) 

### • 

### • • 

### • • • Flying-Cam, LLC (Exemption No . 11080) Aerocine, LLC (Exemption No . 11150) Team 5, LLC (Exemption No . 11158) Alan D . Purwin (Exemption No . 11161 ) Helinet Aviation Services, LLC (Exemption No . 11160) Picture Factory, Inc. (Exemption No . 11178) All UAS photography, videography and cinematography operations will occur on private property or approved location in a controlled area away from spectators and persons not involved in the recording process . In addition, the filming will be conducted between dawn and dusk to ensure maximum safety for the public and those involved in the manipulation and operation of the UAS ; VFR conditions, at altitudes below 400' above ground level ("AGL" ). As set forth below, Flying V Design' s operations provide an equivalent level of safety which is superior to performing the same work using conventional fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters. Small UAS recording operations is also safer than traditional manned aircraft performing the same function . Videographer-inspectors also frequently need to climb rooftops , ladders, trees, or otherwise perform elevated work, which exposes them to the risk ofdangerous falls , electrocution or other work related injuries . In addition, depending on the nature ofthe video needed and inspection, proximity to equipment, and other mechanical hazards associated with industrial sites and construction facilities often involves a risk ofexposure to hazardous conditions . The use ofBF-UAS mitigates these hazards and is ultimately a much safer and cost efficient method ofperforming these and most other types ofrecording operations . Moreover, conventional operations using rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft in low level operations present risks associated with vehicles weighing tens ofthousands ofpounds (including payload) and carrying large amounts offuel which inherently presents significant fire hazards as well as exposure to other chemical contaminates . It is important to note the use of small UAS in this area will not only be safer and more cost effective to the perspective user or purchaser ofthe service, but the quality and expanse ofacquired information will be far more robust given the low cost associated with its acquisition and other potential consumers an inexpensive product.

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page6 UAS video production is more reliable, and allows for the collection, dissemination, and storage ofvisual and other sensory data with greater precision and duration at a very low cost. Small UAS will also be capable ofaccessing and inspecting areas that would otherwise be inaccessible or highly dangerous using conventional aircraft or other inspection methods . ill. 

### RELEVANT STATUTORYAUTHORITY This Petition for Exemption is submitted pursuant to Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 ("Reform Act" ). Congress has directed the FAA "to safely accelerate the integration ofcivil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system. " Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe Reform Act, the FAAAdministrator is to permit unmanned aircraft systems to operate in the National Airspace Systems ("NAS") where it is safe to do so based on the following considerations : • The UAS's size, weight, speed and operational capability ; • Operation ofthe UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas ; and • Operation ofthe UAS within the visual line of sight ofthe operator. Additionally, the FAA Administrator has general authority to grant exemptions from the agency's safety regulations and minimum standards when the Administrator decides a requested exemption is in the public interest. See 49 U.S .C. § 106(f) (defining the authority ofthe Administrator) ; 49 U.S .C. § 44701(f) (permitting exemptions from§§ 44701(a), (b) and §§ 44702

- 44716 , et seq.). A party requesting an exemption must explain the reasons why the exemption: (1) would benefit the public as a whole, and (2) would not adversely affect safety (or how it would provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rules) . See 14 C .P.R. § 11.81 (petitions for exemption) . IV. 

### FLXING V 

### DESIGN'S PROPOSED BF-UAS OPERATIONS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 333 OF THE REFORMACT The small FV-UAS operations proposed by Flying V Designs as noted above in this Petition for Exemption qualify for expedited approval pursuant to Section 333 ofthe Reform Act as each of the statutory criteria and relevant factors are satisfied. 

### A. Approval is 

### Warranted Based on the UAS's Size, Weight, Speed, and Operational Capability A Grant ofExemption is appropriate for operations conducted using the UASs due to their sizeU.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page7 weight, speed, and operational capability. • The FV-UAS utilized by Flying V Designs has been approved for use in prior Section 333 Grants ofExemption from the FAA.2 

### • The FV-UAS weighs less than 55 pounds , including payload 

### • The FV-UAS will not be flown at a ground speed in excess of50 knots . The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 50 knot speed restriction 

### • Altitude information will be generated by equipment onboard the UAS as specified using GPS triangulation, digitally encoded barometric altimeter, radio altimeter, or any combination thereof. This information will be transmitted to the pilot via telemetric data feed.

• The FV-UAS will have system redundancies and independent functionality to ensure the overall safety and predictability ofthe system. Ifconnection to the remote control or ground control station is lost, failsafe systems will permit the UAS to return to a predetermined location and safely land without injury or damage. • The radio frequencies used for operations and control ofthe FV-UAS comply with the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") and other appropriate government oversight agency requirements . The operating frequency for the BF-UAS is 2.4 GHz frequency bands . Ifthe same operations were conducted using a helicopter, the aircraft's take-offweight would likely exceed 6,000 pounds depending on payload. The difference in weight between the FVUAS and a helicopter significantly reduces the potential harm to the participating and nonparticipating individuals and/or surrounding property in the event ofan unintended accident or incident. In addition, the risk to the onboard pilot and camera operator is eliminated. 

### B. Approval is Warranted Based on the Operational Restrictions Set Forth in Flying V Design's Operations Manuals

2See e.g. , Grant ofExemption to Shotover Camera Systems L.P. (Exemption No. 11159); Grant ofExemption to VDOS Global , LLC (E xemption No . 11112); Grant ofExemption to LowCountryRC, Corp. (Exemption No. 11184); Grant ofExempt ion to Alan Purwin (Exemption No . 11161); Grant ofExemption to Helinet Aviation Services (Exemption No . 1 1 160); Grant ofExemption to Total Safety U.S ., Inc . (Exemption No . 11156). .

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 8 Operations Manuals and the Manufacturer's Manual for the selected FV-UAS will contain all the procedures and limitations necessary to safely and successfully perform the operations specified in this Petition for Exemption. To assist the FAA in making a safety assessment ofBrain Farm's proposed operations, below is a summary ofoperational limitations and conditions that Brain Farm will adhere to, and which will ensure an equivalent or higher level of safety to operations conducted under current regulatory guidelines : 

### 1. The FV-UAS weighs less than 55 pounds , with payload. 2. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with verifiable permission from the land owner /controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner /controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each scheduled flight prior to operation. 3. All UAS operated under the Grant ofExemption will 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 will be as large as practicable. 4 . Minimum crew for each flight operation will consist ofa pilot, who will be Pilot-in Command ( "PIC") ofthe GUN-UAS , and one or more Visual Observers ("Observer" ) as necessary to safely conduct the mission. 5 . PICs shall possess either a 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 ofColumbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC will also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 C .F.R 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 6. The FV-UAS shall be operated within VLOS ofthe PIC and Observer at all times . The PIC must use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued medical certificate. 7. The PIC and Observer designated for any operation will be able to communicate verbally at all times . 8. Electronic messaging or texting will not be permitted during flight operations. 9. The additional requirements identified in the Grant ofExemption shall be added to the Flying V Design's Operations Manuals . The Operations Manuals will be maintained and made available to the Administrator upon request. Ifa discrepancy

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page9 exists between the conditions and limitations in the Grant ofExemption and Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals, the conditions and limitations in the Grant of Exemption shall take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, Flying V Designs shall follow the procedures outlined in their Operations Manuals. 10. Flying V Designs may update or revise its Operations Manuals . Revisions will be tracked and a revised copy ofthe Manual will be provided to the Administrator upon request. Flying V Designs will also present an updated and revised Operations Manuals ifit petitions for extension or amendment to its Grant ofExemption. Ifan update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA grants the exemption, Flying V Designs will seek an amendment to its Grant ofExemption. Flying V Designs will contact the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) ifquestions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 11 . Flying V Designs Operations Manuals and its Grant ofExemption will be available to the PIC at the ground control station anytime the FV-UAS is operating. 12. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a FV-UAS flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly to the first intended point of landing, and assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 10 minutes. 13 . Maximum total flight time for each operational flight using the FV-UAS will be limited to 40 minutes or the amount oftime the UAS can be flown and still maintain a reserve battery power ofno less than 25% , whichever occurs first. 14. Flights will be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400 feetAGL and will never enter navigable controlled airspace without timely prior written authorization and approval from the FAA. In the event the structure being inspected exceeds 400 feet AGL , the UAS will not be operated more than 100 feet above the highest point on the structure, and no more than 50 feet horizontally from the structure. 15 . Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons. (persons other than the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential 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 ofan 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 ofthe UA, 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 ofthe risk ofoperating closer to thoseU.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 10 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). 16. The FV-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. 17. The FV-UAS may not operate within 5 nm of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport' s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the Flying V Designs CO A. The letter ofagreement with the airport management will be made available to the Administrator upon request. 18 . Prior to each flight the PIC shall inspect the FV-UAS to confirm that it is in a condition safe for flight. The pre-flight inspection will account for all discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections ofthe operating documents as well as equipment updates. The PIC shall not operate any FV-UAS ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe FV-UAS until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the FV

-UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The ground control station shall be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alternations must be properly documented in the UAS ' s records as required by Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals. 19 . Flying V Designs will timely carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements in accordance with the Operations Manuals . Maintenance, inspection, and alterations will be fully noted in the FV-UAS records , including total time in service, description ofwork accomplished, date completed and the signature ofthe authorized person returning the FV-UAS to service. 20 . Any FV-UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics (e.g., replacement ofa flight critical component) must timely undergo a functional test flight in accordance with Flying V Design ' s Operations Manuals. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the UAS aircraft records ofthe flight. The requirements and procedures for a functional test flight and FV-UAS record entry shall be included in the Flying V Design's Operations Manuals . 21 . The FV-UAS will be operated and maintained according to the Manufacturer's Manuals and any required manufacturer Safety/Service Bulletins and product updates . 22 . Prior to the operation, a Mission Packet will be created in accordance with the requirements on Flying V Design's Operations Manuals .U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 11 23. Flying V Designs will obtain an Air Traffic Organization ("ATO") issued Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization, otherwise known as a COA, prior to conducting any operations under this Grant ofExemption. A NOTAM will be issued as required by the CO A. All operations will be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class ofairspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements. 24. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies. 25. Ifthe FV-UAS loses communication with the PIC, it will have the capability to safely return to a pre-determined location within the operational area and land safely. 26 . Contingency plans will be in place to safely terminate flight ifthere is a loss of communication between the PIC and the Observer. 27 . The FV-UAS will have the capability to safely abort flight in the case ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies . 28 . PICs and Observers will have at least a current Class III Medical Certificate or a valid and current state driver ' s license issued within the United States . 29. Prior to conducting operations for filming, the PIC will have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b) , a minimum of200 flight cycles and 25 hours total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar FV-UAS type platform. This requirement can be achieved by flights conducted and logged as a hobbyist. 30 . Prior to conducting operations for filming , the PIC will have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 

### § 61 .51(b) , a minimum ofhours pursuant to 54 CFR 

### § 61.51(b) as UAS pilot operating the make and model ofFV-UAS to be utilized for operations under the exemption and three take-offs and three landing in the preceding 90 days . 31 . Operations shall occur during daytime VFR Meteorological Conditions ; flights under special visual flight rules ("SVFR") shall not be conducted. 32 . The FV-UAS shall remain clear and yield the right ofway to all other manned operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.). 33 . FV-UAS Operations under Instrument Flight Rules , at night, or beyond VLOS are prohibited.U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 12 34 . The UAS will not be operated from an elevated platform unless designed and engineered specifically for such purposes and be in compliance with the general restrictions imposed by the applicable regulations . Additionally no PIC will provide any film-flight operations while in motion from atop any elevated platform vehicle or device. 35 . Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control ofthe FV-UAS will comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

V. 

### REGULATIONS FROM WBICH EXEMPTION IS BEOUESTED The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority, by its terms, includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under§ 40101 ofthe Act, including UASs, from its safety regulations and minimum standards when the Administrator decides a requested exemption is in the public interest. 3 Flying V Designs seeks an exemption from several interrelated provisions ofTitle 14 ofthe Code ofFederal Regulations ("14 C.F.R") Parts 21 , 45, 61 and 91 for purposes ofconducting the requested operations using FV-UAS platforms noted above. Listed below are: (1) the specific sections of 14 C .F.R for which exemption is sought, and (2) the operating procedures and safeguards that Petitioner has established which will ensure a level of safety better than or equal to the rules from which exemption is sought. 4 

### UNMANNED AffiCRAFT SYSTEM A. 14 C.P.R. Part 21, Subpart H - Airworthiness Certificates and 14 C.P.R. §91.203(a) (1) The FAA has stated that no exemption is needed from this section ifa fmding is made under the 349 U.S .C . § 44701(t) (authorizing the grant ofexemptions from requirements ofregulations prescribed pursuant to Sections 44701(a) and (b) and Sections 44702- 44716) . 4 14 C.F.R § 11 .81(e), which requires a petition for exemption to include: The reasons why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you seek exemption.U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 13 Reform Act that the UAS selected provides an equivalent level of safety when compared to aircraft normally used for the same application. These criteria are met and in point offact exceeded, and therefore no exemption is needed. 5 If, however, the FAA determines that there are some characteristics ofthe chosen UAS that fail to meet the requirements ofthe Reform Act, an exemption is requested. 

### Equivalent Level of Safety Flying V Design's use ofthe FV-UAS is safe when taking into account its size, weight, speed, and operational capability. As set forth in the description ofproposed operations in Section IV(A), the FV-UAS weighs less than 55 pounds, including payload and will not be flown at a ground speed in excess of50 knots. The FV-UAS is also equipped with safety features which will allow Petitioner to operate the FV-UAS safely after experiencing certain in-flight contingencies or failures as noted below. 6 7 Additionally, the FV-UAS carries neither pilots nor passengers, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, or other elements identified by Homeland Security as being prohibitive and operate exclusively within the parameters stated in Flying V Design's Operations Manuals. Operations conducted under this exemption will be closely controlled and monitored by the PIC operator and will be conducted in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area ofoperation. Flying V Designs will also provide the FAA with advance notice of all operations via NOTAMs as required by the applicable CO A. In all cases, operation

5See Grant ofExemption No . 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (FAA-2014-0352 at pgs . 13-14, 22) . 6See e.g ., Grant ofExemption No . 11184 to Low Country RC, Corp. (FAA-2014-0803 at pg. 3) : "The [Dn SlOOO] has the capability to operate safely after experiencing certain in-flight contingencies or failures and uses an autopilot system to maintain UAS stability and control. The UAS is also able to respond to a loss of global positioning system (GPS) or a lost-link event with a pre-coordinated, predictable, automated flight maneuver, and manual flight control functionality as a backup . These safety features provide an equivalent level of safety compared to a manned aircraft performing a similar operation . "

7See e.g ., Grant ofExemption No . 11184 to VDOS Global , LLC . (FAA-2014-0382 at pgs . 4-5) : "The BF-UAS can be operated entirely by a touch-screen, map-based interface . This means the operator only needs to command the system where to go, and the system does all the flying for the operator. The BF-UAS can be operated in both semi and fully autonomous flight modes, with the operator simply clicking on a map to create a pre-planned flight path for a flight. In addition, the operator can create no fly zones or maximum flight ranges and altitudes so the system cannot enter areas deemed unsafe or unnecessary to fly over. The petitioner states further that the UAS has built-in intelligent fault handling which allows the BF-UAS to detect a system fault while in the air and automatically fly back to its takeofflocation and land . Faults that can be detected include : loss of communication; exceeding pre-set wind thresholds ; and low battery levels. All flight operations are global positioning system (GPS) controlled, making the system easy to navigate . At any point ifthe operator is not explicitly commanding the system to move, the system automatically holds its GPS position . The flight control system employs not only GPS positioning but a variety of sensors including sonar, barometric pressure, temperature, wind speed and others to ensure stability so long as wind thresholds are not exceeded. Also a flight termination link

- to prevent a 'fly away' or other potentially dangerous situation

- is available to the operator."U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 14 ofthe FV-UAS under the proposed conditions will be at least as safe as , or safer than, conventional rotorcraft operating with an airworthiness certificate. Lastly, the FV-UAS do not need a means to communicate with other aircraft orATC, because those capabilities will be solely possessed by the PIC and Observer , who are not onboard the FV-UAS .8 In addition, no sense-and-avoid technology is necessary for the FV-UAS because they will be operated at all times in VFR conditions and within VLOS ofthe PIC and Operator.9 B. 14 C.F.R. Part 27 Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft Title 14 C.F.R. Part 27 sets forth the procedural requirements for airworthiness certification of normal category rotorcraft. To the extent that Flying V Design's small FV-UAS would otherwise require certification under Part 27, Petitioner seeks an exemption from Part 27's airworthiness standards for the same reasons identified in the request for exemption from 14 C.P.R. R. Part 21 , Subpart H , 

### supra. C. 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9(c), 45.23(b) and 45.27(a): Aircraft Marking and Identification Requirements Flying V Designs seeks an exemption from the aircraft marking and identification requirements contained in 14 C .F.R. 

### §§ 91.9(c), 45.23(b) and 45 .27(a) . • 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.9(c), Civil Aircraft Flight Manual, Marking and Placard requirements , provides that: No person may operate a U.S .-registered civil aircraft unless that aircraft is identified in accordance with Part 45 ofthis chapter. • 14 C .F.R. 

### § 45.23(b), Markings oftheAircraft, states : 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. 8See Grant ofExemption No. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (FAA-2014-0352 at pg. 13) . 9

. IdU.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 15 • 14 C .P.R. 

### § 45 .27(a), Rotorcraft, states : Each operator ofa rotorcraft must display on that rotorcraft horizontally on both surfaces ofthe cabin, fuselage , boom, or tail the marks required by 

### § 45.23. In a previous Grant ofExemption, the FAA determined that exemption from these requirements was warranted provided that the aircraft "have identification (N-Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R Part 45 , Subpart C ifthe markings are as large as practicable." 10 

### Equivalent Level of Safety All FV-UAS flown by Flying V Design will bear N-number markings that are as large as practicable in accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 45 , Subpart C. 11 

### D. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) and (2); 91.417(a) and (b): 

### Maintenance Inspections Flying V Designs seeks an exemption from the maintenance inspection requirements contained in 14 C .P.R. 

### § 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409(a)(2) ; 91.417(a) and (b) . These regulations specify maintenance and inspection standards in reference to 14 C.P.R. Part 43 . See, e.g., 14 C.P.R. 

### § 91.405(a) (stating that each owner or operator ofan aircraft "[s]hall have the aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required inspections .. .have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 ofthis chapter"). An exemptionfrom these r

egulations i s needed because Part 43 and these sections only appl y to air craft with an airworthiness certificat e, which the UASplatforms to be operat ed und er this grant of e

xemption will not have. (Emphasis added) 

### Equivalent Level of Safety An equivalent level of safety will be achieved or exceeded because maintenance and inspections will be timely performed in accordance with the Manufacturer's Manual and any required manufacturer Safety or Service Bulletins. Further , as required by Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals, the PIC will conduct a pre-flight inspection ofthe FV-UAS and all associated equipment to account for all discrepancies and/or inoperable components. Maintenance will be performed and verified to address any conditions potentially affecting safe operation ofthe FV1

# °FAA Docket No. FAA-2014-0352 . 11

. See, e.g., FAADocketNo. FAA-2014-0352, at 14.U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 16 UAS and no flights will occur unless, and until, all flight critical components ofthe FV-UAS have been found to be airworthy and in a condition safe for operation. A functional test flight will be conducted following the replacement ofany flight-critical components. As required by Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals , the PIC who conducts the functional test flight will make an entry in the FV-UAS aircraft records ofthe**fli~ht.** Flying V Design' s Operations Manual also includes requirements to follow the manufacturer' s UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the following applicable components : powertrain system (powerplant), propellers, avionics and control surfaces (including ailerons/elevons), structures 

### & airframe, camera system, electrical systems (including batteries), ground control station, hazard accessories , and spare parts . Further, Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals also include procedures to document and maintain a record ofthe FV-UAS ' s maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations , status ofreplacement /overhaul component parts, and the total time in service ofthe FV-UAS used under this Grant ofExemption. As a whole, the maintenance and inspection procedures required in Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals ensure that an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved. 

### PILOT-IN-COMMAND OF THE UAS 

### E. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations Flying V Designs seeks exemption from 14 CFR 

### § 61.113 , which restricts private pilot certificate holders from flying aircraft for compensation or hire, and would also require a second class medical certificate. The purpose ofPart 61 is to ensure that the skill and competency ofany PIC matches the airspace in which the PIC will be operating, as well as requiring certifications ifthe private pilot is carrying passengers or cargo for hire. In this case, while the FV-UAS will be operated as part ofa commercial operation, they carry neither passengers nor cargo. In the Grant ofExemption to Astraeus Aerial, the FAA determined that the unique characteristics ofUAS operation outside ofcontrolled airspace did not warrant the additional cost and restrictions attendant with requiring the PIC to have a Commercial Pilot Certificate and Class III Medical Certificate. 12 The fulfillment ofthe additional requirements for a private pilot to become qualified as a commercial pilot would not lead to any additional safety benefits when UAS

12Exemption No . 11062 (FAA Docket No . FAA-2014-0352) .U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 17 operations are involved. 

### Equivalent Level of Safety The restrictions Flying V Designs has placed on its FV-UAS operations meet or exceed the restrictions similarly imposed onAstraeus Aerial. Flying V Designs will operate on private property or approved location away from persons and property not involved in the operation. Flying V Designs will also obtain an ATO issued COAprior to conducting any operations under this Grant ofExemption. All operations will be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class ofairspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements. A NOTAM will also be issued as required by the applicable CO A. 

### In addition to these flight restrictions , Flying V Designs will further ensure safe operation by requiring that any PIC be thoroughly versed not only in airspace and communication issues pertaining to all aircraft operators but also in the unique aspects ofFV-UAS flight. As set forth in the Operations Manuals, pilots will have experience not only in BF-UAS operations generally but have logged flight time in the specific make and model used for the operations before they are permitted to participate in commercial flights on behalfofFlying V Design. The pilot qualification, training, and currency requirements in the Operations Manuals ensure that Flying V Designs pilots are competent and proficient in the FV-UAS they are operating. Flying V Design' s training and qualification requirements are consistent with those contained in prior FAA Section 333 Grants ofExemption, and will provide a higher level ofcompetency and proficiency for its pilots and will ensure at least an equivalent level of safety to the public. 

### OPERATING PARAMETERS OF THE UAS F. 14 

### C.F.R. 

### § 91.

### 7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Inasmuch as there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the UAS , Flying V Designs seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a), which requires that a civil aircraft be in airworthy condition to be operated. The FAA has stated that no exemption is required for 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a) to the extent that the requirements ofPart 21 are waived or found inapplicable. 13 Accordingly, Petitioner requests that the requirements for§ 91.7(a) be treated in accordance with

B see Id. at 13-14, 22.

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 18 Section V(A), supra. 

### G. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft and 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.203(a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration Title 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b) (2) and§ 91.203(a) and (b) require the operator to carry airworthiness docwnents and other aircraft manuals onboard the aircraft. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b) (2) : 

### (b) No person may operate a U.S.-registered civil aircraft

- (2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is required by§ 21.5 ofthis chapter, 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. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a) and (b): (a) Except as provided in§ 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. .. 

### (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) ofthis section 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. Given the small size and configuration ofthe FV-UAS, it would be impossible to keep airworthiness documents and other aircraft manuals on board the FV-UAS because there is simply no room and the FV-UAS has no cabin or cockpit. As a way to comply with the code Flying V Design will maintain the documents with the PIC and make them available for inspection.

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 19 

### Equivalent Level of Safety In an FAA Office ofChiefCounsel's Opinion dated August 8, 2014, and prepared by DeanE. Griffith, Attorney, AGC-220, it was acknowledged that the intent of 14 C.P.R. 91.9(b) and 91.203(a) and (b) is met ifthe pilot ofthe unmanned aircraft has access to the UAS flight manual, registration certificate, and other required documents from the ground control station from which he or she is operating the aircraft. 14 

### As this FAA Office ofChiefCounsel Opinion clarifies, the intent ofthe rule is to ensure the pilot has access to these key documents during flight. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by ensuring that the pilot has access to the documents at the ground control station from which he or she is piloting the UAS . 

### H. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.103: Preflight Action Flying V Designs seeks an exemption from 14 C.P.R. 

### § 91.103, which requires a PIC to become familiar with specific information before each flight, including information contained in the FAA-approved Flight Manual on board the aircraft. While the PIC will be familiar with all information necessary to safely conduct the flight, an exemption is requested to the extent that an FAA-approved Flight Manual is required. 

### Equivalent Level of Safety An equivalent level of safety will be provided by following the Flying V Design's Operations Manuals and the Manufacturer's Manual. The PIC will perform a series ofchecklists designed to identify any defects or inoperable components in accordance with the Flying V Design's Operations Manuals, including checklists covering Pre-Flight, Launch, Landing, and Post-Flight procedures. The PIC will also be required to review weather, flight requirements, battery charge, landing and takeoffdistance, UA performance data, and contingency landing areas-before initiation offlight. Flying V Design's Operations Manuals and the Manufacturer's Manual will be kept at the ground control station and will be accessible to the PIC at all times while operating the UAS .

14 Memorandum from Mark Bury, FAA Assistant ChiefCounsel for International Law, Legislation and Regulation, to John Duncan, FAAFlight Standards Service (Aug. 8, 2014) ; see also Docket No. FAA-2014-0352 at 16-18 .U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 20



### I. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.109(a): Flight Instruction Flying V Designs seeks an exemption from 14 C .F.R § 91.109(a), which provides in pertinent part that "[n]o 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 . " UASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design, do not have functional dual controls . Instead, flight control is accomplished through the use ofa device that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications . Accordingly, an exemption will be required for the flight instruction requirements of 14 C.F.R 

### § 91.109(a) . 

### Equivalent Level of Safety Given the size and speed ofthe UASs that Flying V Design intends to use, an equivalent level of safe training can still bv performed without dual controls because no pilot or passengers are aboard the UAS , and as required by the Flying V Design's Operations Manuals , all persons will be a safe distance away in the event that the UAS experiences any difficulties during flight instruction. Moreover, as required by the Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals , all flight training will be conducted in controlled and sterile environment. As a whole, the safety procedures provided for in Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals ensure that the proposed UAS operations provide an equivalent or higher level of safety than that provided by the flight instruction regulations . 

### J. 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91.119(c): Minimum Safe Altitudes Flying V Designs requests an exemption from the minimum safe altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R 

### § 91.119(c) . 15 Section 91 . 119 prescribes the minimum safe altitudes under which aircraft may not operate, including 500 feet above the surface and away from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure in non-congested areas . See 14 C.F.R 

### § 91 . 119(c) . Section 91 . 119(d) allows for a helicopter to operate at less than those minimum altitudes when it can be operated "without

15Relieffrom § 91.119(a) will not be necessary because Petitioner will be able to perform an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the ground in the event of a failure. Petitioner's proposed UAS operations will not occur over congested areas , and therefore an exemption from § 91 . 119(b) will not be necessary. See e.g ., Grant ofExemption No. 11157 to Slugwear , Inc., dba Like on a tree Aerial (FAA-2014-0534 at 15).U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 21 hazard to persons or property on the surface," provided that "each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA." An exemption is required because the proposed FV-UAS operation will normally need to occur below 400 feet AGL. In circumstances where the FV-UAS is used to inspect a structure whose height exceeds 400 feet AGL, the FV-UAS will not be operated more than 100 feet above the highest point on the structure, and within 50 feet horizontally ofthe structure. Additionally, due the nature ofthe proposed operations, the Pilot and/or Observers(s) may need to be less than 500 feet away from the FV-UAS. 

### Equivalent Level of Safety Compared to flight operations with rotorcraft weighing far more than the maximum weights proposed herein, and given the lack offlammable fuel with the above noted UASs, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those which presently exist with conventional aircraft. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, and speed ofthe FV-UAS, as well as the controlled location where the operations will occur. In order to avoid any risk to manned aircraft, flight operations will be restricted to 400 feet AGL or below, or when inspecting a U.S . structure whose height exceeds 400 feet AGL, within 100 feet above the highest point on that structure and 50 feet horizontally ofthe structure. As set forth in the Operations Manuals, the FV-UAS will be operated in a restricted area, and all flights will be operated at a lateral distance ofat least 500 feet from any nonparticipating persons, unless that person is in a position where he or she is shielded from the FV-UAS and any possible debris resulting from its failure. As required by the Operations Manuals, flights will be terminated ifa nonparticipating person within 500 feet ofthe FV-UAS leaves a shielded position. Further, its operations will occur at least 500 feet away from vehicles or structures unless the property owner/controller timely has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closer to those objects and, operations near the PIC or Observer will not present an undue hazard per 

### § 91 . 119(a). Adherence to these restrictions in Flying V Design's Operations Manuals will ensure operations can be conducted without compromising public safety.16

16 See e.g ., Grant ofExemption No . 11138 to Douglas Trudeau (FAA-2014-0481 at 19) : "Ifbarriers or structures are present that can sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA or debris in the event ofan accident, then the UA may operate closer than 500 feet to persons afforded such protection. The operator must also ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations must cease immediately. When considering how to immediately cease operations, the primary concern is the safety ofthose nonparticipating persons . In addition, the FAA finds that operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet to vessels, vehicles and structures when the owner / controller of any such vessels, vehicles or structures grants permission for the operation and the PIC makes a safety assessment ofthe risk of operating closer to those objects and determines that it does not present an undue hazard . "

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K. 

### 14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings Flying V Designs seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 , which requires a person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude or flight level by reference to an altimeter that is set to the elevation ofthe departure airport or barometric pressure. An exemption is required to the extent that the UASs do not have a barometric altimeter, but rather a GPS altitude read out 

### Equivalent Level of Safety The FAA has stated that an equivalent level of safety to the requirements of 14 C.F.R. §91 . 121 can be achieved in circumstances where : (1) the UASs will be operated below 400 feetAGL or below 17 , 

### (2) within VLOS , (3) where GPS based altitude information is relayed in real time to the operator at a ground-based on-screen display and, (4) where prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is established for the PIC to confirm accuracy ofthe onboard GPS. 18 

### The FV-UAS that Flying V Designs intends to use for the proposed operations will meet all these operational characteristics . Moreover, as required by Flying V Design' s Operations Manuals , the PIC will be required to calibrate the aircraft's GPS compass prior to each flight operation. Like prior FAA Section 333 Grants ofExemption, the FV-UAS Flying V Design intends to use, and the safety mitigation procedures contained in the Operations Manuals, both ensure that an equivalent level of safety or greater level will be achieved, and a Grant ofExemption to the requirements of § 191 . 121 is therefore appropriate. 

### L. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Flying VDesigns requests an exemption from 14 C .F.R. § 91.151(a)'s fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Section 91.151 states:

17Ifthe height ofthe structure being inspected exceeds 400 feetAGL, the UAS will not be operated more than 100 feet above the highest point on the structure .

18See Grant ofExemption No. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (FAA-2014-0352 at 21) .U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 23 (a) 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 ; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes . Here, the technological limitations on UAS battery power means that no meaningful flight operations can be conducted while still maintaining a 30-minute battery reserve. An exemption from the fuel requirements of 14 C.F.R. 

### § 91 . 151 (a) is therefore required. Moreover, it is not Flying V Design' s intention to fly the FV-UAS at night. 

### Equivalent Level of Safety

In the Grant ofExemption to VDOS (Exemption No . 11112), the FAA determined that an equivalent level of safety to the fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions could be achieved by prohibiting the PIC from beginning a FV-UAS flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there was enough power to fly to the first intended point oflanding and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 10 minutes. In reaching this conclusion, the FAA considered that the UAS batteries for the FV-UAS provide approximately 50 minutes ofpowered flight (with payload) and provided battery level and battery time remaining in minutes and seconds to the PIC . 19 The FAA also considered the fact the BF-UAS operating manual states : " start every flight with a fully charged battery in the aerial vehicle", and that in the event that the FV-UAS should run low on power, the PIC will be alerted and can safely land the- FV-UAS as soon as possible. Like the VDOS Grant ofExemption, Flying V Designs ' s use ofthe FV-UAS , combined with the requirements ofPetitioner's Operations Manuals, ensure that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved and in fact exceeded. Similarly, in the Grant ofExemption to Alan Purwin (Exemption No. 11161), the FAA determined that an equivalent level of safety to the fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions could be achieved by prohibiting the PIC from beginning a flight with the UA unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions), there was enough power to safely fly at

19 Grant ofExemption No . 11112 to VDOS Global , LLC (FAA-2014-0382 at 10) .

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 24 normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining. Flying V Designs will adhere to this limitation for its FV-UAS flights . The FV-UAS includes a low battery warning system and the amount ofbattery reserve power remaining is continuously transmitted to the PIC via telemetric data feed, which downlinks from the FV-UAS to a ground-based-on-screen display.20 

### As required by Flying V Design's Operations Manuals, the PIC will promptly fly the FV-UAS back to the home launch location or pre-determined abort location where it may safely land, while still maintaining a minimum of 25% reserve battery power. Flying V Designs submits that the procedures requiring flights to be safely terminated once the batteries fall below 25% capacity, combined with the requirement that flights only be conducted within a secure, isolated area, using a UAS weighing less than 55 pounds, and within VLOS ofthe PIC and Observer(s), ensure that the proposed operation will provide an equivalent or higher level of safety to the public to that provided by the regulations from which exemption is sought. 

### VI. DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM Flying V Designs will have policies in place to ensure that no person may participate in FV-UAS flight operations ifthey are under the influence ofalcohol or any drug. 

### Vll. PUBLIC INTEREST The public interest will be served by granting Flying V Design' s Petition for Exemption. Congress has established a national policy that favors early integration ofUAS into the NAS in controlled, safe working environments such as those proposed in this Petition. Granting this Petition for Exemption helps fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) ofthe Reform Act

- the FAA Administrator's assessment ofwhether certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS before completion ofthe statutorily required rulemaking . The proposed FV-UAS operations in this Petition for Exemption significantly improves the safety and reduces risk ofharm, physical injury and property damage to 

### the public at large, the property owners from whom permission was granted for use by Petitioner and abutting

20 The BF-UAS ground control station displays, the UASs position, navigation route, tail number, altitude, heading, north seeking arrow, range to targets , calculated tar get position, date/time, and sensor heading and orientation relative to the UAS.

### U .S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 25 properties, staffofPetitioner, unsuspecting passersby, inspecting engineers from relevant organizations and all those who may be in the local vicinity. Traditional methods ofproviding surveillance and mapping services location personnel to climb towers, trees, venture onto precarious roofs and other dangerous scenarios, perform elevated work for which the individual is neither trained nor equipped to perform, which exposes them to unnecessary risk of serious physical injury from dangerous falls or other physical mishaps. Moreover, inspectors/surveyors are often unnecessarily exposed to hazardous conditions, unsafe environments, culturally tense situations and other hazards associated with identifying specific locations for potential recording sites to be used in the end product. The use ofsmall UAS can eliminate these hazards and ultimately create a much safer method ofperforming these types ofinspections creating a safer environment for the public as well as Flying V Designs employees . The use ofsmall UAS also enhances safety and reduces risk to the surrounding public because, unlike manned aircraft weighing thousands ofpounds, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel , the UAS carry no passengers, crew or explosive fuel. Furthermore, in the unlikely event of an accident, Flying V Design' s small battery powered FV-UAS presents significantly less danger to persons on the ground when compared to operations by conventional manned aircraft. 2 1

### As Petitioner's FV-UAS are battery powered, the public will also benefit from a reduction in harmful petroleum based emissions associated with conventional aircraft performing in the same functions proposed herein. Air quality will naturally be improved with the reduction offuel powered vehicles. Lastly, as recognized by the FAA in prior Section 333 Grants ofExemption to filmmakers , UAS provide an additional economic tool for the aerial filming notwithstanding the industry, adding a greater degree offlexibility, which supplements the current capabilities offered by manned aircraft.22 

### The quality ofthe finished product is enhanced and provides a greater finished product demand which will aid the current UAS industry and provide additionaljobs as the cost of providing the needed product is greatly reduced while reducing the difficulty with which the finished product is created. The demand for the current industrial product is increasing and will continue to increase given the enhanced flexibility ofproduction; therefore, given the lower cost,

2 1See Grant ofExemption No. 11158 to Team 5, LLC (FAA-2014-0783 at 12) : "Manned helicopters conducting aerial filming can weigh 6,000 pounds or more and are operated by an onboard pilot, in addition to other onboard crewmembers, as necessary. The petitioner's UAs will weigh less than 55 pounds with no onboard pilot or crew. The pilot and crew will be remotely located from the aircraft. The limited weight significantly reduces the potential for harm to participating and nonparticipating individuals or property in the event of an incident or accident. Risk to an onboard pilot and crew during an incident or accident is eliminated with the use of a UA for the aerial filming operation. " 22See e.g ., Grant ofExemption No . 11178 to Picture Factory, Inc . (FAA-2014-0794 at 18).

### U.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 26 owner /operators and others in the relevant industry will be more inclined to utilize the services of commercial UAS along with an appropriate licensed PIC 's. 

### VIll. PRIVACY All FV-UAS operations will be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding privacy. 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. 

### IX. FEDERAL REGISTER 

### SUMMARY Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11 , the following summary is provided for publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER, should it be determined that publication is needed: Petitioner seeks an exemption from the following rules in Title 14 ofthe Code ofFederal Regulations: Part 21 , Subpart H ; Part 27; 45 .23(b) ; 45 .27(a); 61.113 ; 91.7(a) ; 91.9(b)(2) ; 91.9(c) ; 91.103 ; 91.109(a) ; 91.119(c) ; 91.121 ; 91.151(a); 91.203 (a) & 

### (b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1) ; 91.409(a)(l ) & 

### (2) ; 91.417 (a) & 

### (b) . The exemption will enhance safety by reducing risk to the aircraft crew, production crew , general public, property owners and city structures from the substantial hazards associated with performing equivalent film work and aerial video production with conventional fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, or other methods . 

### X. CONCLUSION Flying V Design ' s Petition for Exemption satisfies the criteria articulated in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act of2012 which includes weight; speed; operating capabilities ; proximity to airports and populated areas ; operation within VLOS and national security. The proposed FV-UAS operations will benefit the public as a whole by improving safety and reducing risk by alleviating human exposure to danger while lowering the attendant related costs thereby increasing theU.S Department ofTransportation February 9, 2016 Page 27



### X. CONCLUSION Flying V Design' s Petition for Exemption satisfies the criteria articulated in Section 333 ofthe Reform Act of2012 which includes weight; speed; operating capabilities ; proximity to airports and populated areas; operation within VLOS and national security. The proposed FV-UAS operations will benefit the public as a whole by improving safety and reducing risk by alleviating human exposure to danger while lowering the attendant related costs thereby increasing the demand for the fmished product. In consideration ofthe foregoing, this Petition for Exemption provides the FAA with more than adequatejustification for granting the requested exemptions allowing Flying V Designs to use small FV-UAS in the recorded production ofits product. We thank you for your prompt consideration ofour requested exemptions .

Vanes a Bos off Flying V Designs 145 West Deloney Ave. Box 2788 Jackson, WY 83001 Phone : 307 .699.5182 Email: wildemessa@mac.com (The following attached items contain proprietary and commercial information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom oflnformationAct, 5 U.S .C. 

### § 522 et seq., and should be held in a separate file pursuant to 14 C.F.R. 

### § 11.35(b)). Attachments : 1 . General Operations Manual 2. PIC Operating Manual 3. Company Protocols 4 . Location Protocols 5. Flight Communications Protocols 6 . Departing Location Protocols 7 . Transmitter Protocols 8. Preflight Checklist 9. Post Flight Checklist 10. Equipment Checklist