Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81

Exemption petition under SEC 333 Your name and mailing address. You may include other contact information such as a fax number, telephone number, or email address;

Name: Carlos A Franklin
Address : 3900 S Ware R o a d
Phone: 956

- 802

- 5686
Email: cfrankling@gmail.com

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption;

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

The extent of relief you seek and the reason you seek the relief;

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes . I am a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and am simply petitioni ng for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private land owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos of said property for purposes including real estate list ings, insurance property claims, weddings

, special events and for use
as a marke ting tool for businesses. I would like to be able to accept payment for these services therefore making this a commercial use of a UAS.

How your request would benefit the public as a whole;

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an opportunity for small business owners, real estate agents, and private sector to take advantage of the technology that now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows them to do so using an experienced and ce rtified RC Pilot in Command that understands how to safely operate such technology.

Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rule;

Being a certified AMA RC Pilot (30+ years of experience) and therefore understanding the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety in any accelerate d risk. The specific UAS ( DJI Phantom
2 Vi sion whose Operating Manual is Included in my petition) I am seeking exemption with is one with many safety programs, including SAFE technology and GPS navigating. When flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying a t a maximum altitude of 200 feet and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos and videos , decreasing the risk of any interference. My general knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my operations

.A summary we can publish in the Federal Regist er Federal Register

I, Carlos Franklin am seeking an exemption of the FAA’s Sec 333 rules that does not allow the use of an Unmanned Aircraft to be used for Commercial purposes in regards to National Airspace Safety. I am simply petitioning for an exemption t o provide a commercial service to private to private sector who
wish to obtai n and captu re Aerial photos including real estate listings, Weddings, special events, insurance property claims, and for use as a marketing tool for busines ses. I ’ m a certified AMA RC Pilot and therefore understanding the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. The specific UAS ( DJI Phantom 2 vision whose Operating Manual is Included in my petition) I am seeking exemption with is one with many safety programs, including SAFE technology and GPS navigating. When flying for this commercial pu rpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 200
feet and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos and videos decreasing the risk of any
interference. I would not be flying near disaster areas, or high traffic areas including airports

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Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your requ est;

I am fully aware of the pre

- flight safety checks and procedures implicated in the operation manual for
the DJI Phantom 2 Vision and intend to implement pre

- flight safety checks and utilize the safety technology provided with this unit

. I intend to be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and to only fly the unmanned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions.

My Memb ership Number in the Academy of Model Aeronautics is 86663 for 2015 I understand and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PIC’s and will be the only operator under this exemption.

General Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend to f ollow ;

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model
is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces

. • Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment
(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposu re to all equipment not specifi cally designed and protected for this
purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fu lly charged batteries.• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remov e batteries after use.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts. If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United
States, you must state the reason.

I have no intention of using this exemption out side the United States and will be flying within the Rio Grande Valley, Texas area

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Thank you for reconsidering my petition; I ’ m a citizen trying to further provide for my family by taking advantage of technology with safety in mind.

Carlos A Franklin.