Petition for Exemption 14 CFR 11.81

June 16 , 2015

Luiz Leonetti

24 Nevada Ave Asheville, NC 28806

828

- 575

- 4428 luiz@luizleonetti.com

Specific Exemption Sections

1.45.23(b)

- 2.61.113(a) & (b); 3.91.7(a)

- 4.91.9(b)(2)

- 5.91.119

- 6.91 .121

- 7.91.151(a)

- 8.91.203(a) & (b)

- 9.91.405(a)(1)

- 10.91.407(a)(1)191.409(a)(2)

- 11.91.417(a) & (b)

- of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations

Relief Sought:

The extent of relief sought here would allow for the operation of an unmanned aerial system ( UAS) in the state of North Carolina in applications primarily related to real estate videography and cinematography

.

Additional relief is requested to allow for the use of UAS videography and cinematography to benefit of the community by promoting communi ty activities, highlighting local business development, and identifying new areas of the city that are prime for rejuvenation.

The exemptions requested in this petition would allow for Luiz Leonetti to operation the IRIS+ or similar q uad

- copter unmanned a ircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial videography and photography to enhance western North Carolina, more particularly the

Asheville , North Carolina through the applications mentioned above.

Community Benefits :

In recent years Asheville has been recogni zed as a “Top Ten” destination for tourism, retirement, and development potential

, a mong others. While this is high praise, it have unfortunately lowered the average month wage and increased the cost of living. Allowing an entrepreneurial endeavor such a s aerial photograph y in to the real estatemarket will enable current residents to receiv e top dollar for their homes, providing families the ability to grow; and will allow those moving to the area to have a “birds

- eye” perspective of potential neighborhoo ds to ensure that their new home meets their family’s

needs , whether that is community involvement or proximity to a child’s school.

In addition to individual real estate transactions

, Asheville has quickly evolved in to a popular tourist destination with a thriving outdoor industry and many attractions with a focus on family friendly activities. The a bility to capture footage highlight ing all that Asheville has to offer will not only benefit the real estate market

, but also the local

businesses trying secu re a foothold in this very competitive market. It will also allow the public to gain a new perspective on their community and the beauty of western North

Carolina

. The use of UAS videography will heighten community awareness and development opportunities and be a priceless marketing tool for Asheville as a whole.

Granting this exemption will give individuals and business owners access to possibilities they would have never been able to afford in the past due to the significant cost of operating a helico pter, airplane or bucket truck. The small size , low operating cost, and

lack of combustible fuel are additional factors that show the IRIS+ or similar will benefit the community while posing no threat to the public

, and in fact minimize the ecological

repe rcussions associated with traditional aerial photography.

R equested exemptions would not adversely affect safety :

The petitioner is currently an avid UAS hobbyist and has logged 500+ hours of UAS flig ht time over the past two years in compliance with a ll of the current FAA rules and regulations governing UAS flights. While the petitioner has a flawless safety record, the petitioner recognizes the possibility of mechanic al failure and intends to maintain a safe flight distance from any person(s) and to clearly identify that a flight is being conducted

in the area . The vast majority of flights will be conducted over unoccupied real estate or sparsely populated mountain landscape. The petitioner also affirms and agrees to comply with any and all rules an d regulations provided by the FAA at the completion of the approval process.

------- Please see attached UAS flight log: