## US DepartmentofTransportation UAS FAA Exemption Request Craig Byrom 21234 Branford Hills Lane Katy, Texas 77450 512-731-4341 cbyrom1@gmail.com All following request and subject matter is regarding a DJI S1000 Octocopter, a professional aerial cinematography platform owned by Craig Byrom. UAS system specifications are attached inpackage along withphotos. Request for exemption ofair worthiness certification form FAA. Due to the size, manufacturing process 

### and assembly by DJI trained technician inthe US atUAVdirect LLC., Liberty Hill, TX and the lack offlamables orperson onboard along with built in safety features such as auto land to point oftakeoffinthe eventthat communication is lost and the ability to stay inflight inthe event a single motor is lost. Notto mention that the use ofthis system will be in a closed commercial, TV, Motion, Picture orprivate property environment. Line ofsight, under 400 feet. These exemption requests are similar to Grant ofExemptionNo. 11062 and would like for youto take that into considerationplease. Request for exemption from, 14 CFR 

### §§ 61.113(a) and (b); 91.119(c); 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(l); 91.409(a)(1) and (2); and 91.417(a) and (b) to the extent necessary to allow Craig Byrom with pilot to operate UAS for the purpose ofscripted, closed-set filming for the motion picture and television industry. Extendthese exemptions to flight overpersonal property for mapping purposes ofsaidproperty ; home, farm orranch atthe request ofthe property owner. All line ofsight with a ceiling under 400 feet and a spotter. Allowing these exemption will increase the safety to the public and individuals working on set along with material equipment in its proximity due to the nature ofthe UAS and how it operates. No fuel or flammable liquids or solids will be flown overhead orbe stored onthe ground, because none is needed like there is inmanned flight. Awarding these exemptions would also allow me to perform much needed and wanted mapping offarm and ranch land for property owners to better understand their land and what areas need more attention. l;. 

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### I will also be offering my services to law enforcementinthe small towns I grewup in for search andrescue knowing that typically they do nothave the budgetto own orhave a UAS onhandto do search and rescue. About 5 years ago a friend ofmine came up missing on his family ranch landjustoutside ofDevine, Texas and they did not find his body until about 3 weeks later being that the ranch was so big. I hope I may help someone else nothave to go throughthe same thing his mother Molly Sue hadto go through. My history, work andpersonal is 20 

### + years inthe film business. I do physical full scale Special Effects, I carry my State ofTexas Pyro license and my ATF explosives license. I grew up ranching and love the outdoors and flying along with my UAS flying. I have been flying RC for approximately 14 years. Have been flying my Unmanned Aerial Systems for one and a halfyears and have hundreds ofhours onthem all. I am currently in flight school atWest Houston Airport inthe hopes that I canpilot this UAS when I receive my credentials instead ofhiring a pilotto fly. But inthe meantime I have a pilot to hire with amazing credentials. Attached is a copy ofthe application Ijust submitted to register this vehicle with the FAA. 

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(1) The S1000 's V type mixer design provides large amounts of propulsion while improving power efficiency. Combined with a DJI flight controllers like the A2, it is guaranteed to remain stable even with the loss of a rotor. (2) Integrated into the center frame is a power distribution system using our patented coaxial cable connector. It is more efficient, reliable and easy to install and eliminates the need for soldering. Its main power cord uses an AS150 sparkproof plug and an XT150 plug, preventing creators from mixing up polarity when plugging in the battery and preventing short circuits. (3) All frame arms as well as the retractable landing gear are made from carbon fiber, ensuring light weight and high structural stability. 

### 2. Professional octocopter (1) Weighing approximately 4kg with a maximum takeoff weight of about 11kg, the S1000 can easily carry equipment as heavy as a 5D mark 3. Used with a 6S 15000mAh battery it can fly for up to 15 minutes. (2) The gimbal is mounted low on the frame on a specially designed bracket. When combined with our retractable landing gear, it offers a clear and wide shooting angle. (3) Gimbal and battery are mounted to the same bracket, with dampers placed between the bracket and the frame. This significantly reduces high-frequency vibrations and makes shots clearer and sharper. The battery tray's position also makes it more stable and convenient for mounting and dismounting. (4) Supports all Zenmuse Z15 gimbal systems. (5) Optimized for A2 wiring and installation, connecting an A2 flight controller and setting flight parameters is easy. The A2's antenna is kept away from any carbon fiber or metal, ensuring a better signal. 

### 3. Portable and easyto use (1) All eight arms can be completely folded down and the 1552 folding propeller can be tucked away, minimizing the S1000 's size for transportation. (2) To fly, simply lift the frame arms up, lock them in place with the red clips and power up the system. This greatly saves on pre-flight prep time. (3) On the center frame there are 3 XT60 power sockets and 8 positions reserved for equipment installation, making installs easier and tidier. 4. 

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Page 2 of 2UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -· FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION-MIKE MDNRDNEY AERONAUTICAL CENTER AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION APPLICATION UNITED STATES 

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Aircraft beingregistered is a DJI S1000 UAV Octocopterwith a DJlA2 

## GPS Flight control system. There are photos andAircraft specifications included in package.

The aircraft does notcome with a factory serial number, butthe hand engraved serial numberis; CB14.

Attached is thebill ofsale to myself(Craig D. Byrom) from UAV Direct, a DJI distributorlocatedat 14365West State HWY 29, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642.

This aircraftwas built andtestflown for airworthiness bya UAV Direct technician who is also a pilot and aircraftmechanic.

Contact info for UAV Direct is 855-788-6363 Jake Lahman Their parentcompany Is Maxsur LLC. The DJI S1000 is designed to maintain safe flight in the eventthat one of the 8 motors is lost. It is also programedto land itselfatits takeoffpoint in the event communication is lostwith its ground station.

My intentions for use are aerial photographyin the controlled environment ofthe Television/ Film Industry along with the Farm and Ranch community.

My area ofoperation will be line ofsightwith the utilization ofa spotter and a ceiling ofless than 400 feet.

My experience and back ground : I have been a RC/ UAV pilot for 13 years as an enthusiast. My profession; 20 years in the Film industry as a Special Effects Technician and a rancher all mylife.

I am currentlyin flight school atWest HoustonAirportfor my private pilots license to broaden myflying knowledge, skills and experience.

Iwill usethis aircraftregistration to send in with my letter of exemption for the commercial use ofthis UAS in NAS in the United States. Thankyou Craig Byrom 512-731-4341

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