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# School of Business Administration Andrews University 4185 E. Campus Circle Dr. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0020

Armand Poblete School ofBusinessAdministration Andrews University 4185 E. Campus Circle Dr. Andrews University Berrien Springs, i\H 49104-0020 Monday, November 30,2015 Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. DepartmentofTransportation 1200 NewJerseyAvenue, SE Room Wt2-140 WestBuildingGround Floor Washington DC 20590-0001 

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## Re: Request for exception under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act & 

## Part 11 ofthe FederalAviation Regulation Dear Sir orMadam: I respectfully requestexemption under Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform ACT and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulation in order for my Institution (School ofBusinessAdministration

- SBA, Andrews University) to utilize small UnmannedJ\ircraft Systems (sUAS) for generating marketing content and eventrecording for the SBA. Ourintentionis to incoxporate the use ofaerial photography and videography in our marketing and student recruitmentcampaigns. 

# Petitioner

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### ' Armand Poblete

School ofBusiness Administration Andrews University 4185 E. Campus Circle Dr. A.ndrews University Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0020 

# I Telephone: 269-277-0153 Fax: 269-471-6158 (Attn: Armand Poblete) Email: poblete@andrews.edu

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# E?<tef}_t_Q.f relief requested To permit commercial operation ofa sUAS for operations conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established bythe FAA as required by Section 333. The exemption would permit the operation ofsUAS under controlled conditions in limite.d, predetermined and controlled airspace. Upon grantingofthis proposed exemption request, SBA would conductcommercial operations ofsU.-\S meeting or exceeding all operational and safety requirements per Section 333. 

## Specific Sections( s) seeking exemption: 14 C.F.R Part21 

## • 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 

# • 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) 

## • 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) 

# • 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2) 

# • 14 C.F.R. 91.109 

## • 14 C.F.R. 91.119 

## • 14 C.F.R. 91.121 

# • 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a) 

## • 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) and (b) 

# • 14 C.F.R. 91.215 

# • 14 C.F.R. 91.104 through 91.417 

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____________ _ DJI Phantom 3 Professional4KAircraft Specifications Background Info: The Phantom 3 Professional 4Kis equipped with built-in GPS-enabled "geofence" preventing the pilot from accidentally flying into unwanted areas or obstacles. The unit also features vision positioningwith sensors tl1at scan the ground enablingitidentify patters to position and move more accurately. ,-\dditional safety features include an auto-takeofffeature as well as a GPS-equipped "Auto Return Home" feature where the unit will fly back to its takeofflocation automatically in the case oflow battery orlost connection orwith the touch ofa button on the remote. For additional safety and control, the Phantom 3 is equipped with a live-video feed sent to a tablet or smartphone connected to the remote control for real-time operator awareness and vision. Also displayed are all flight details including location, speed, height, distance, batterypower and general aircraft conditions. Flight time exceeds 20 minutes.

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### All flights beginwith a pre-flight checklist and flight logs are captured automatically and include route, flight time, distance and location. \\'!e have logged more than 20 hours oftraining time with this unit. 

### Vehicle Info

Criteria Specifications ; Weight (including battery and propellers) ) Diagonal size (including

# ·~r~pellers) - ; Max Ascent Speed I 1 Max Descent Speed

Hover Accuracy

MaxSpeed MaxService Ceiling Above Sea Level f 

## I Operating Temperature I 

### : 1280 

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### ' 590mm**~** 

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## mls 3 mls r 

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## +I- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioningis active)

. or+l-0.5m 1

### Horizontal: 

## +I- 1.5 m

16 

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### ITI mode, no wind) 

# I 6000 m (Softv:rare altitude limit: 120mabo,,e takeoff : point)

0°C to 40°C 

## ' ; GPS Mode : 

### GPSIGLONASS f Resources: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-pro

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### Remote Info

Criteria Specifications Operating Frequency Max Distance

Video Output Port I 

### l Operating Temperature 

### I • Battery 

### r Mobile Device

## Holde~ i Receiver Sensitivity ( 1 %PER) 

### r Transmitter Power (EIRP) 

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, Working Voltage i 

### • 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Up to 5 km 

### or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when FCC compliant Up to 3.5 km or2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when CEcompliant 

### i USB



### ... 0°(- 40°(

6000 mAh 

### LiPo 2S Fortablet orphone -101 dBm ±2dBm FCC: 20dBm CE: 16 dBm

. 1.2 .-\ @7.4

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### Battery Info Criteria Specifications

I Capacity

Voltage ' Battery Type

Energy 

## ' ; Net Weight 

### ' Max Flight nme I ' Operating Temperature**~** Max Charging Power

Capacity 

### i 4480 mAh l 15.2

## v 1 LiPo 4S

68Wh 

### T I 365 g L Approximately 23 minutes



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I-10°C to 40°C

100 \'(/

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Refer to Appendix .-\ for the User Manual 

## Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4k Aircraft Specifications Background Info: The Yuneec Typhoon QSOO 4Kis equipped with built-in GPS-enabled "geofence" (ensuring utmost safety, the E\A compliant No Fly Zone feature pre\·ents flight near commercial airports.) preventing the pilot from accidentally flying into unwanted areas or obstacles. Additional safety features includes:

• The No Fly Zone feature also prevents flight above 400 feet from the ground. • The built-in GPS establishes a 26-foot (8-meter) diameter Safe Smart Circle arow1d the pilot, and also creates a geo-fence that keeps the aircraft from traveling farther than 300 feet (91 meters) from the pilot's posmon. • Ensuringutmost safety, the FAA compliant No Fly Zone feature prevents flight near commercial airports. • A GPS-equipped "Auto Return Home" feature where the unit will 

### fly back to its take-offlocation automatically in the case oflow battery or lost connection orwith the touch ofa button on the remote. For additional safety and control, the vehicle 

### is equipped with a live-video feed sent to a tablet or smartphone connected to the remote control for real-time operator awareness and vision. Also displayed are all flight details including location, speed, height, distance, batterypower and general aircraft conditions. Flight time exceeds 20 minutes.

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### All flights begin with a pre-flight checklist and flight logs are captured automatically and include route, flight time, distance and location. \Ve have logged more than 20 hours oftraining time with this unit. 

### Vehicle Info

Criteria Specifications : Dimension

I I [ FllghtTime 

### i Weight with Battery and Payload [ Weight without Battery and

# Paylo~d-- I. Battery

Charger

. Transmitter 

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### 25 minutes 60.0 oz (1700g) 40.0 oz (1130g) 

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### 5400m_ -\h 3S 11.1V LiPo (included) 3S 11.1V LiPo DC Balancing Smart Chargerwith AC 

### Adapter (included) 

# f 1-0-channel2.4GHzwith 5.8GHz video downlink 

## ! (included) l 

### Smart (Follow Me and Watch Me), Angle and Home r 

### ; Default 122m (400ft) above Ground Level (.-\djustable : via the Typhoon GUI) LR_::ource=:_http://www.yuneec.com/Typhoon-Specificatlons-Typhoon-4K


### Remote Info

Criteria Specifications Dimensions


## i i Type



### I Operating System

Numberof Channels
Control Transmission Range (Optimum Conditions)
Robust Radio Control Modulation Video Link Frequency Band 

### I Video Transmission Range (Optimum Conditions) 

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## ._l lllrml(7.41n) 

### ST10+ _-\ndroidTM 10 FCC Compliance: Up to 800m (2624.67 ft) CE 

### I Compliance: Up to 400m (1312.34 ft) Warning: You ' Must Follow Local Laws and Maintain Visual Line of : Sight of.Aircraft at .All Times

Yuneec Protocol 5.8GHz FCC Compliance: Up to 600m (1968.5 ft) CE

. Compliance: Up to 

### 300m (984.252 ft) Warning: You

5Must Follow Local Laws and Maintain Visual Line of Sight ofAircraft atAll Times ' ;**-~** i Flight Systems Telemetry Data On Screen Display 

# i Yes [.Resources:

## http://~.y~~ee-c.~om/Typhoon~S~~~ifica~o~s-Typho~~-4K----­ Refer to _-\ppendix B for the User Manual 

# Benefit ..

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Aerial photography and videography can costhundreds ofthousands ofdollars when the use ofmanned fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters is required. Itis cost-prohibitive for a small academic institution 

### (SBA) seeking to promote our academic programs, contribute to our social media marketing, highlight non-academic (extracurricular activities), and to grow ourprograms through creative marketing and advertising. By utilizing a sUAS, we will provide creative content to support our marketing campaigns at a significantly lowered cost

# Sa_f~t_y

# __**·------·----~** Provided an exemption is granted, we will complywith all t11e following conditions and limitations:

• Operations will be limited to t11e DJI Phantom 3 and Yuneec Typhoon 500 • Pre-flight checks,pre-flightcalibrations, and logs will be conducted and logged • There will AL\X1AYS be two operators when operatingone ofthese vehicles- a pilot and a spotter • Flights will be operated within the visual line ofsight ofcl1e pilot; • Flights will be operated only during daylight hours; • Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be tJurty (30) minutes. Flight times may be less than thirty (30) minutes as the UAS will continuously monitor battery reserve and return to the ground station with at least 20% batterypowerresetved; • Flights will be operated under altitude of400 feet. Flights will never exceed 400 feet; • Minimum crew for each operation will consist ofthe sUAS pilot and a spotter; • A briefmg will be conducted daily by all personnelworking witJ1 said sU.AS; • All onsite personnel and client employees will be required to execute a waiver. Verbal/ written consentwill be required ofall persons within 100 feet offlight operation; • \v'ritten and/or oral pernussion from relative property owners will be obtained prior to operatingthe sU_-\S; • All pernuts, permissions, etc. will be obtained from local government offices as required; • The sUAS operated will weigh less than 55 pounds includingpayload (camera, lens, gimbal, etc.); and • TI1e sU_-\S will operate at speeds less than 30 knots, hover and simultaneously move vertically and horizontally; • The sU.\S will have the capability to return and land at the pre-determined location \vith the Security Perimeter should the sU_-\S lose communication or GPS signal during any operations; • The sU.AS will have the capability to abort a flight in case ofunpredicted obstacles or emergencies; • Operations ,vill NOT be conducted over densely populated areas orheavily traffic highways.

6• Contactrespective airports ifoperations will be within 5 miles to advise them ofestimated flight time, flight duration, elevation offlight and otherpertinentinformation. 

# Summary On behalfofthe School ofBusiness Administration, Andrews University, I want to thankyou for your considerationin granting this exemption. Itwould be ourhonor to hold this designation and would represent a growth opportunity for our fine academic institution. Thankyou for your time and consideration. Sincerely Yours,



### Armand Poblete Faculty ofInformation Systems Chan Shun Hall, RM 230B School ofBusiness Administration Andrews University 4185 E. Campus Circle Dr. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0020**~** I.,-.