US Department of Transportation Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA 

Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation 

February 4th , 2016

David A. Coots

4131 Scenic Dr

Dickinson, TX 77539

Email: david@coots.com

Phone: 281-286-4628 

U.S Department of Transportation Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 subpart H; 14 CFR 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b); 14 CFR 

91.7(a); 14 CFR91.9(b)(2); 14 CFR 91.103; 14 CFR 91.109; 14 CFR 91.119(c); 14 CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 

91.151(a); 14 CFR 91.203(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)

The exemption is in the public interest. Pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 

and 44701.

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the "Reform Act") and 14 

CFR Part 11 of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), David A. Coots hereby applies for an exemption from 

the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of Designated UAS, 

provided such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

Thank you in advance for your consideration. 

This request is to benefit my small rural town's economy by providing a free service requested of me by 

my local government officials since they know I am an experienced UAV pilot and enjoy flying and 

helping others. 

If exemption is granted I will be taking aerial video and photos of local events, festivals and other 

activities so my local officials may use them to promote attendance in civic events as well as promote 

interest in local scenery, wildlife, bayous, waterways and other local areas of interest. I will provide 

these services at no cost and in the action of pursuing my hobby as a UAV pilot. I will, as always, insure 

safe flying and proper judgment of the conditions around me as a responsible UAV pilot. I am a current 

AMA member and experienced UAV pilot. 
In addition to the above mentioned civic activities also the commercial operation of an UAS, as 

described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would provide professional services 

in the following areas:

1.Roof Inspections

2.Photography / Videography

3.Real Estate 

4.Construction Site Inspections

5.Public and Private Events

6.Pipe Line Inspections

7.Agriculture 

8.Solar Inspections

9.Motion Pictures

10.Search and Rescue

11.Weddings

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of designated UAS as set 

forth in this document under controlled conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) 

predetermined and d) safe. Approval of this exemption would increase public awareness of UAS 

operations and enhance safety to aid in fulfilling the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA 

Administrator's) responsibilities to ".... establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft 

systems in the national airspace system." 

The name and address of the applicant is: 

David A. Coots

4131 Scenic Dr

Dickinson, TX 77539

Email:david@coots.com

Phone: 281-286-4628

From which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 subpart H

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.7 (a)

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)

14 CFR 91.103

14 CFR 91.109

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

14 CFR 91.121

14 CFR 91.151 (a)

14 CFR 91.203 (a)

14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91.407 (a)

14 CFR 91.409 (a)

14 CFR 91.417 (a)
As in Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA20140352), 11109 to 

Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA20140507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see Docket No. FAA20140382), 

11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA20140642), and 12645 to Allied Drones (see Docket No. 

FAA-2014-0804), There is enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the 

specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned 

aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA 

good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest. 

David A. Coots Will operate the following model UAS.

Yuneec Typhoon. 

Safety requirements. The approval of this application presents no national security issues. Regarding the 

level of safety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit, reduction in environmental 

impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant of the requested exemption 

is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant graciously requests that the FAA grant the requested 

exemption.

David A. Coots