### June 16, 2015

Exemption No. 11829 Regulatory Docket No. FAA

– 20 15

– 1108

Mr. Ben Burkett

Mr. Matt Pedonti Site Flight, Inc.

1515 Pine Bluff Avenue Orlando, FL 32806

Dear Mr. Burkett and Mr. Pedonti :

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends.

By lette r dated April 13, 2015 , you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on

behalf of Site Flight, Inc. ( hereinafter petitioner or operator ) for an exemption . The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned ai rcraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial surveying, photography, videography, inspections, monitoring, patrolling, public entity support operations, and education and research

.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA des cribing the proposed operations and

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption

.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner

.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner are the DJI Phantom 2

, DJI Inspire 1

, DJI S900, and

DJI S1000

.

The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, C ertification procedures for products

and parts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates

. In accordance with the statutory criteria

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provided in Section 333 of P ublic Law 112

− 95 in reference to 49 U

. S

. C

. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated w ith the

aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft

meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from

14 CFR part 21

, C ertification procedures for products and pa rts, Subpart H

— Airworthiness Certificates , and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection 1



### . The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption No s

. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. ( see Docket No. FAA

− 2014

− 0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Lab s , Inc. ( see Docket No. FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the pe titioner 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.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that

—

• They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 ;

• The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and

• A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, Site Flight, Inc. is granted an exemption from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and ( c ), 61.101(e)(4 ) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a) , 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection

. This exemption i s subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

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### Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (part iculate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by

instruments aboard the UA.

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Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, Site Flight, Inc. is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2, DJI Inspire 1, DJI S900, and DJI S1000 when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption

.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming are

not permitted.

3. The UA may not be o perated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than th e maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sigh t (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate or

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. Th e VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times ;

e lectronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the

duration of the fli ght. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating

documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption a nd the procedures outlined in the operating documents,

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the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revis e its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documen ts if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its gran t of exemption. The FA A’s UAS Integration Office (AFS− 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight charact eristics, e.g.

, replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at

least 500 fe et from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

- flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g.

, inoperable components, items, or equipme nt. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins

.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a

stat e, the District of Col u mbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight revi ew requirements specified in

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

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14. Th e operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropri ate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (traini ng, proficiency, and experience

- building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations m ay only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During

traini ng, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distan ce from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbo l as denoted on the current

FAA

- published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be ma de available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS sign al, the UA must return to a

pre

- determined location within the pr ivate or controlled

- access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited fro m beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the man ufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be cond ucted in accordance with an ATO

- issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA

.

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22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial

num ber, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N− Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcem ent official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and

activities at all times.

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensurin g the safety of nonparticipating persons ; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or control led

- access property w ith permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that tran sgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported

to the FA A's UAS Integration Office (AFS− 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTS B) per instructions

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

.

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If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must su bmit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the a rea of proposed filming. The 3

- day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities

must include at leas t the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of th e person responsible for the on

- scene operation of the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N− Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state ove r which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to,

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

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This exemption terminates on June 30, 2017 , unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan Director, Flight Standards Service

EnclosuresApril!13 ,!2015

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! Modernization!and! Reform!Act of!2012

Dear!Sir!or!Madam:

Pursuant!to Section!333!of!the!FAA!Modernization!and!Reform!Act!of!2012!(the!Reform Act)!and!14!C.F.R.! Part!11,!Site!Flight,!Inc.,!operator!of!Small!Unmanned!Aircraft Systems!("sUAS"),!hereby!applies!for!an! exemption!from!Federal!Aviation!Regulations!identified!below ,!to!allow!commercial!operations!of!sUAS.!

The!proposed!operations!include!the!following:

• Aerial!Surveying

• Agriculture

• Aerial!photography!and!videography

• Wildlife!and!forestry!monitoring

• Construction!site!inspection!and!monitoring

• Utility and!power!gener ation!systems!inspections!and!patrolling

• Flare!stack!inspection

• Public!Entity!Support!Operations

• Bridge!inspection

• Pipeline!inspection!and!patrolling

• Education!and!Research

As!described!more!fully!below,!the!requested!exemption!would!pe rmit!the!operation! of sUAS!under

controlled!conditions!in airspace!that!is limited

, predetermined ,!and controlled!as!to!access. Approval of this!exemption!will!create!new!benefits!to!the!industries!listed!above!as!technical!and!inherently dangerous!operations!can!b e!performe d!in!a!safer and more controlled!manner!by!sUAS!and!their operators.!Additionally,!sUAS!will!provide!economic!benefit!to!these!industries!by!improving!efficiency!and quality,!and!virtually!eliminating!human!risk.

The!name!and!a ddress!of!the!petitioner is:

Site!Flight,!Inc.

Attn:!Ben!Burkett!&!Matt!Pedonti

1515!Pine!Bluff!Ave.
Orlando,!FL!!32806 Ph:!(407)!497

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Email: bburkett@mysiteflight.com or matt@mysiteflight.com

### 2 Regulations!from!which!the!exemption!is!requested:

14!CFR!Part!21

14!CFR!Part!27! 14!C.F.R.!45.23(b)
14!CFR!61.113!(a)!&!(b) 14!C.F.R.!91.7!(a) 14!CFR!91.9!(b)(2)

14!C.F.R.!91.103

14!C.F.R.!91.109

14!C.F.!R.!91.119

14!C.F.R.!91.121 14!CFR!91.151!(a) 14!CFR!91.203!(a)!&!(b) 14!CFR!91.405!(a) 14!CFR!407!(a)!(1) 14!CFR!409!(a)!(2)

14!CFR!4 17!(a)!&!(b)

The!following!sUAS’s!are!submitted!for!exemption!from!the!regulations!above!for!use!in!safe!operations!listed! above!for!the!reasons!expressed!more!fully!below:

DJI!Phantom!2
DJI!Inspire!1
DJI!S900
DJI!S1000

This!exemption!application!is!expre ssly!submitted!to!fulfill!Congress'!goal!in!passing Section!333(a)! through!(c)!of!the!Reform!Act.!This!law!directs!the!Secretary!of Transportation!to!consider!whether!certain! unmanned!aircraft!systems!may!operate safely!in!the!national!airspace!system!(NAS )!before!completion!of! the!rulemaking required!under!Section!332!of!the!Reform!Act.!In!making!this!determination,!the Secretary! is!required!to!determine!which!types!of!UASs!do!not!create!a!hazard!to!users of!the!NAS!or!the!public!or! pose!a!threat!to!nation al!security!in!light!of!the!following:

• The!UAS's!size,!weight,!speed,!and!operational!capability;

• Operation!of!the!UAS!in!close!proximity!to!airports!and!populated!areas;!and

• Operation!of!the!UAS!within!visual!line!of!sight!of!the!operator.

Reform!Act!§!3 33!(a).!Lastly,!if!the!Secretary!determines!that!such!vehicles!"may operate!safely!in!the! national!airspace!system,!the!Secretary!shall!establish requirements!for!the!safe!operation!of!such!aircraft! in!the!national!airspace!system." Id. §333(c)

.

Applicant interprets!this!provision!to!place!the!duty!on!the!Administrator!to!not!only process!applications! for!exemptions!under!section!333,!but!for!the!Administrator!to!craft conditions!for!the!safe!operation!of!
the!UAS,!if!it!should!be!determined!that!the condit ions!set!forth!herein!do!not!fulfill!the!statutory! requirements!for!approval.

The!Federal!Aviation!Act!expressly!grants!the!FAA!the!authority!to!issue!exemptions. This!statutory! authority!by!its!terms!in cludes!exempting!civil!aircraft as!the!term!is defin ed!under!§40101!of!the!Act

, that! includes!sUASs,!from!the!requirement!that!all!civil aircraft!must!have!a!current!airworthiness!certificate.

### 3 The!Administrator!may!grant!an!exemption!from!a!requirement!of!a!regulation!prescribed under!subsection! (a)!or!(b) of!this!section!or!any!sections!44702

^ 44716!of!this!title!if!the Administrator!finds!the!exemption!in! the!public!interest.!49!U.S.C.!§44701(f)!See also 49 USC!§44711(a);!49!USC!§44704;!14!CFR!§91.203!(a)!(1).

Site!Flight’s sUASs!are!rotorcraft and!fixed!w ing!aircraft,!weighting!55 lbs. or!less including!payload.!They operate,!under!normal!conditions!at! a!speed!of!no!more!than!100!MPH .!They will!operate!only!in!line!of!sight! and!will!operate!only!within!a!sterile!area.!Such operations!will!insure!that!the!s UAS!will!"not!create!a!hazard

to!users!of!the!national airspace!system!or!the!public."

Reform'Act'Section'333'(b).

Given!the!small!size!of!the!sUASs!involved!and!the!restricted!sterile!environment!within which!they!will! operate,!the!applicant!falls!squarel y!within!that!zone!of!safety!(an equivalent!level!of!safety)!in!which! Congress!envisioned!that!the FAA!must,!by exemption,!allow!commercial!operations!of!UASs!to!commence! immediately.!Also!due!to the!size!of!the!UASs!and!the!restricted!areas!in!which!the!r elevant!sUASs!will!

operate, approval!of!the!application!presents!no!national!security!issue.!Given!the!clear!direction in!Section! 333!of!the!Reform!Act,!the!authority!contained!in!the!Federal!Aviation!Act,!as amended;!the!strong!equivalent! level!of!safety! surrounding!the!proposed!operations,!and the!significant!public!benefit,!including!enhanced! safety,!reduction!in!environmental impacts,!and reduced!emissions,!the!grant!of!the requested!exemptions!is! in!the!public!interest. Accordingly,!the!applicant!respe ctfully!requests!that!the!FAA!grant!the!requested exemption!without!delay.

AIRCRAFT'AND'EQUIVALENT'LEVEL'OF'SAFETY The!applicant!proposes!that!the!exemption!requested!herein!apply!to!civil!aircraft!that have!the! characteristics!and!that!operate!with!the!l imitations!listed!herein.!These limitations!provide!for!at!least!an! equivalent!or!even!higher!level!of!safety!to!operations under!the!current!regulatory!structure!because!the! proposed!operations!represent!a safety!enhancement!to!the!already!safe!operations conducted!with!

conventional!aircraft. These!limitations!and!conditions!to!which! Site!Flight agrees!to!be!bound!when conducting!commercial!operations!under!an!FAA!issued!exemption!include:

1. The!sUAS!will!weigh!less!than!55!lbs.

2. Flights!will!be!operated!wit hin!line!of!sight!of!a!pilot!and/or!observer.

3. Flights!will!be terminated!at!25%!battery!power to!ensure!the!safe!return!of!the!aircraft!to!the!launch!
point

. 4. Flights!will!be!operated!at!an!altitude!of!no!more!than!400!feet!AGL!or,!not!more!than 200!feet!abo ve!an! elevated!platform!from!which!filming!is!planned ,!with!exception!of!telecommunication!towers!or!high!power!
lines,!when!altitude!shall!be!limited!to!100!feet!above!said!tower!or!line

. 5. Minimum!crew!for!each!operation!will!consist!of!the!sUAS!Pilot,!the! Visual!Observer, and/or!the!Camera!
Operator.

6. sUAS!pilot!will!be!an!FAA!license d!airman!with!at!least!a!recreation!or!sport pilot's!certificate.

7. sUAS!Pilot!will!be!Pilot!in!Command!(PIC).!If!a!pilot!certificate!holder!other!than!the sUAS!Pilot,!who!

possess! the!necessary!PIC!qualifications,!is!also!present!(i.e.!the!Visual Observer),!that!person!can!also!be! designated!as!the!PIC.

8. The!UAS!will!only!operate!within!a!confined!"Sterile!Area"!of!the!flight!operations!area.

9. A!briefing!will!be!conducted!in!regard!to the!planned!sUAS!operations!prior!to!each day's!activities.!It!will! be!mandatory!that!all!personnel!who!will!be!performing!duties within!the!boundaries!of!the!safety!perimeter! be!present for!this!briefing.

10. The!operator!will!obtain!the!consent!of!all!perso ns!involved!and!ensure!that!only consenting!persons! will!be!allowed!within!100!feet!of!the!flight!operation,!and!this!radius may!be!reduced!to!30!feet!based! upon!an!equivalent!level!of!safety!determination.

11. Pilot!and!observer!will!have!been!trained!in!oper ation!of!UAS!generally!and!received up

^ to

^ date!
information!on!the!particular!UAS!to!be!operated.

12. Observer and!pilot!will!at!all!times!be able!to!communicate!by!voice.

### 4 13. Written!and/or!oral!permission!from!the!relevant!property!holders!will!be!obtained.

14. All!r equired!permissions!and!permits!will!be!obtained!from!territorial,!state,!county!or city!jurisdictions,!including!local!law!enforcement,!fire,!or!other!appropriate!governmental
agencies.

15. If!the!sUAS!loses!communications!or!loses!its!GPS!signal,!the!UAS!wil l!have capability!to!return!to!a!

pre

^ determined!location!within!the!Security!Perimeter!and!land.

16. The!sUAS!will!have!the!capability!to!abort!a!flight!in!case!of!unpredicted!obstacles!or
emergencies.

14'C.F.R.'Part'21,'Subpart'H:'Airworthiness'Certificates' 14'C.F.R.'§91.203'(a)'(1) Subpart'H

,! establishes!the!procedural!requirements for!the!issuance!of!airworthiness!certificates!as!required!by!FAR! §91.203!(a)!(1).!Given the!size!and!limited!operating!area!associated!with!the!aircraft!to!be!utilized!by!the
App licant,!an!exemption!from!Part!21!Subpart!H!meets!the!requirements!of!an equivalent!level!of!safety!

under!Part!11!and!Section!333!of!the!Reform!Act.!The!Federal Aviation!Act!(49!U.S.C.§44701!(f))!and!

Section!333!of!the!Reform!Act!both!authorize!the FAA!to! exempt!aircraft!from!the!requirement!for!an! airworthiness!certificate,!upon consideration!of!the!size,!weight,!speed,!operational!capability,!and!
proximity!to!airports and!populated!areas!of!the!particular!UAS.!In!all!cases,!an!analysis!of!these!criteria

d emonstrates!that!the!UAS!operated!without!an!airworthiness!certificate,!in!the!restricted environment! and!under!the!conditions!proposed!will!be!at!least!as!safe,!or!safer,!than!a conventional!aircraft!(fixed!wing! or!rotorcraft)!operating!with!an!airworthin ess!certificate without!the!restrictions!and!conditions! proposed.

The!sUAS!to!be!operated!hereunder!is!less!than!55!lbs.!fully!loaded,!carries!neither!a pilot!nor!passenger,! carries!no!explosive!materials!or!flammable!liquid!fuels,!and operates!exclusivel y!within!a!secured!area!as!

set!out!in!the!Manual.!Unlike!other!civil aircraft,!operations!under!this!exemption!will!be!tightly! controlled! and!monitored!by the!operator,!pursuant!to!the!Manual's!requirements,!and!under!the!requirements!and!

in compliance!wit h! local!and!public!regulation. These!safety!enhancements,!which!already!apply!to!civil! aircraft!operated in!connection!with!motion!picture!and!television!production,!provide!a!greater!degree!of safety!to!the! public!and!property!owners!than! conventional!ope rations!conducted!with airworthiness! certificates!issued!under!14!C.F.R.!Part!21,!Subpart!H.!Lastly,!application of!these!same!criteria!
demonstrates!that!there!is!no!credible!threat!to!national!security posed!by!the!UAS,!due!to!its!size,!speed! of!operation ,!location!of!operation,!lack!of explosive!materials!or!flammable!liquid!fuels,!and!inability!to! carry!a!substantial!external load.

14'C.F.R.'§'45.23'(b).'Marking'of'the'Aircraft The!regulation!requires: When!marks!include!only!the!Roman!capital!letter!"N "!and!the!registration!number!is displayed!on!limited,! restricted!or!light

^ sport!category!aircraft!or!experimental!or provision ally!certificated!aircraft,!the!

o perator!must!also!display!on!that!aircraft!near!each entrance!to!the!cabin,!cockpit,!or!pilot!st ation,!in!

letters!not!less!than!2!inches!nor!more than!6!inches!high,!the!words!"limited,"!"restricted,"!"light

^ sport,"! "experimental,"!or "provisional,"!as!applicable.

Even!though!the!UAS!will!have!no!airworthiness!certificate,!an!exemption!may!be needed as!the!UAS!will! have!no!entrance!to!the!cabin,!cockpit!or!pilot!station!on!which the!word!"Experimental"!can!be!pl aced.!

Given!the!size!of!the!sUAS ,!two

^ inch!lettering will!be!impossible.!The!word!"Experimental"!will!be!placed! on!the!fuselage!in!compliance with!§45.29!(f).

The!equivalent!level!of!safety!wil l!be!provided!by!having!the!sUAS marked!on!its fuselage!as!required!by! §45.29!(f)!where!the!pilot,!observer!and!others!working!with!the sUAS will!see!the!identification!of!the! UAS!as!"Experimental."!The! FAA!has!issued!the following!e xemptions!to!this!regulation!in Exemptions!Nos.!
10700,!8738,!10167!and 10167A.

### 5 14'C.F.R.'§'61.113'(a)'&'(b):'Private'Pilot'Privileges'and'Limitations:'Pilot'in Command. Sections!61.113!(a)!&!(b)!limit!private!pilots!to!non

^ co mmercial!operations.!Because!the UAS!will!not!carry! a!pilot!or!passengers,!the!proposed!operations!can!achieve!the equivalent!level!of!safety!of!current operations!by!requiring!the!PIC!operating!the!aircraft to!have!a!recreational!or!sport!pilot’s license! rather! than!a!commercial!pilot's!license!to!operate!this small!UAS.!Unlike!a!conventional!aircraft!that!carries!the! pilot!and!passengers,!the!sUAS is!remotely!controlled!with!no!living!thing!on!board.!The!area!of!operation!

is!controlled and!restricted,!and all!flights!are!planned!and!coordinated!in!advance.!The!level!of!safety provided!by!the!requirements!included!in!the!Manual!exceeds!that!provided!by!a!single individual!holding! a!commercial!pilot's!certificate!operating!a!conventional!aircraft.!The risks! associated!with!the!operation!

of!the!sUAS!are!so!diminished!from!the!level!of!risk associated!with!commercial!operations!contemplated! by!Part!61!when!drafted,!that allowing!operations!of!the!s UAS!as!requested!with!a!recreational! pilot!as!the!

PIC!exceeds!th e present!level!of!safety!achieved!by!14!C.F.R.!§61.113!(a)!&!(b).

14'C.F.R.'§91.7(a):'Civil'aircraft'airworthiness. The!regulation!requires!that!no!person!may!operate!a!civil!aircraft!unless!it!is!in!airworthy condition.!As!

there!will!be!no!airworthiness certificate!issued!for!the!aircraft,!should!this exemption!be!granted,!no!FAA! regulatory!standard!will!exist!for!determining airworthiness.!Given!the!size!of!the!aircraft!and!the!
requirements!contained!in!the Manual!for!maintenance!and!use!of!safety!check li sts!prior!to!each!flight,! an! equivalent!level!of!safety!will!be!provided.

14'C.F.R.'§'91.9'(b)'(2):'Civil'Aircraft'Flight'Manual'in'the'Aircraft. Section!91.9!(b)!(2)!provides:
No!person!may!operate!a!U.S.

^ registered!civil!aircraft!... (2)!For!which!an Airplane!or!Rotorcraft!Flight!Manual!is!not!required!by!§21.5!of!this chapter,!unless!there!is! available!in!the!aircraft!a!current!approved!airplane!or!Rotorcraft Flight!Manual,!approved!manual!material,! markings,!and!placards,!or!any!combination thereof. The!sUAS,!given!its!size!and!configuration!has!no!ability! or!place!to!carry!such!a flight!manual!on!the!aircraft,!not!only!because!there!is!no!pilot!on!board,!but!because there!is!no!room!or!capacity!to!carry!such!an!item!on!the!aircraft. The!equivalent!l evel!of!safety!will!be! maintained!by!keeping!the!flight!manual!at!the ground!control!point!where!the!pilot!flying!the!sUAS!will!have!

immediate!access!to!it. The!FAA!has!issued!the!following!exemptions!to!this!regulation:!Exemption!Nos.!

8607, 8737,!8738,!92 99,!9299A,!9565,!9565B,!10167,!10167A,!10602,!32827,!and!10700.

14'C.F.R.'§'91.103:'Preflight'action This!regulation!requires!each!pilot!in!command!to!take!certain!actions!before!flight!to insure!the!safety!of! flight.!As!FAA!approved!rotorcraft!flight!man uals!will!not!be!provided for!the!aircraft!an!exemption!will!be! needed.!The!PIC!will!take!all!actions!including reviewing!weather,!flight!battery!requirements,!landing!and!

takeoff!distances!and!aircraft performance!data!before!initiation!of!flight.

14'C.F .R.'§91.109:'Flight'instruction: Section!91.103!provides!that!no!person!may!operate!a!civil!aircraft!(except!a!manned free!balloon)!that!is! being!used!for!flight!instruction!unless!that!aircraft!has!fully functioning!dual!controls. s UASs!and!remotely!
pilot ed!aircraft,!by!their!design!do!not!have!fully!functional!dual controls.!Flight!control!is!accomplished! through!the!use!of!a!control!box!that communicates!with!the!aircraft!via!radio!communications.!The!FAA!has! approved exemptions!for!flight!training!witho ut!fully!functional!dual!controls!for!a!number!of!aircraft and!for! flight!instruction!in!experimental!aircraft.!See!Exemption!Nos.5778K!&!9862A. The!equivalent!level!of!safety

will!be provided!by!the!fact!that!neither!a!pilot!nor!passengers!will be!carried in!the!aircraft!and!by!the!size! and!speed!of!the!aircraft.

14'C.F.R.'§91.119:'Minimum'safe'altitudes Section!91.119!establishes!safe!altitudes!for!operation!of!civil!aircraft.!Section!91.119!(d) allows!helicopters!

### 6 to!be!operated!at!less!than!the!minimums prescribed,!provided!the person!operating!the!helicopter!complies! with!any!route!or!altitudes!prescribed!for helicopters!by!the!FAA.!As!this!exemption!is!for!a!sUAS!and!the exemption!requests!authority!to!operate!at!altitudes!up!to!400!AGL,!or!not!more!th an 200!above!an!elevated! platform!from!which!filming!is!planned,!an!exemption!may!be needed!to!allow!such operations.! An!additional! exemption!is!also!requested!for!permission!to!operate!at!100!feet!above!a!transmission!tower,! communication!tower,!or!bridge for!the!purpose!of!inspection.!This!will!allow!for!safe!inspection!of!the!latter!
without!potential!conflict!with!other!aircraft.! As!set!forth!herein,!except!for!the!limited!conditions stated! previously the!UAS!will!never!operate!at!higher!than!400!AGL.!It will

, however

, be!operated!in!a!restricted! area!with!security!perimeter,!where!buildings!and!people!will not!be!exposed!to!operations!without!their!

pre

^ obtained!consent.!The!equivalent!level!of safety!will!be!achieved!given!the!size,!weight,!and!speed!of! the!

UAS!as!well!as!the location!where!it!is!operated.!No!flight!will!be!taken!without!the!required!permission!of the!property!owner!or!local!officials.!Because!of!the!advance!notice!to!the!property owner!and!participants!in! the!aerial!activity,!all!affecte d!individuals!will!be!aware!of!the planned!flight!operations.!Compared!to!flight! operations!with!aircraft!or!rotorcraft weighting!far!more!than!the!maximum!55lbs.!proposed!herein!and!the!

lack!of!flammable fuel,!any!risk!associated!with!these!operations!is! far!less!than!those!presently!presented

with!conventional!aircraf t!operating!at!or!below!500!AGL .!In!addition,!the low

^ altitude!operations!of!the! sUAS!will!ensure!separation!between!these!small

^ UAS operations!and!the!operations!of!conventional!aircraft!

tha t!must!comply!with!Section 91.119.

14'C.F.R.'§91.121'Altimeter'Settings This!regulation!requires!each!person!operating!an!aircraft!to!maintain!cruising!altitude!by reference!to!an! altimeter!that!is!set!"...to!the!elevation!of!the!departure!airport!or!an a ppropriate!altimeter!setting! available!before!departure."!As!the!sUAS!may!not!have!a barometric!altimeter,!but!instead!a!GPS!altitude! read!out,!an!exemption!may!be!needed. An!equivalent!level!of!safety!will!be!achieved!by!the!operator,! pursuant!to!the!Manu al and!Safety!Check!list,!confirming!the!altitude!of!the!launch!site!shown!on!the!GPS altitude!indicator!before!flight.

14'C.F.R.'§'91.151(a):'Fuel'Requirements'for'Flight'in'VFR'Conditions Section!91.151!(a)!prohibits!an!individual!from!beginning!"a!flig ht!in!an!airplane!under VFR!conditions! unless!(considering!wind!and!forecast!weather!conditions)!there!is enough!fuel!to!fly!to!the!first!point!of! intended!landing,!and,!assuming!normal!cruising s peed!

^ (1)!During!the!day,!to!fly!after!that!for!at!least!30 minutes;!or!(2)!At!night,!to!fly after!that!for!at!least!45!minutes."

Depending!on!the!sUAS,!t he!battery! provides!approximately!15

^ 60 minutes!of!powered!flight.!To

meet!the!30

^ minute!reserve!requirement!in!14!CFR!§91.151,!sUAS!flights!would!be extremely! limited

.! Given!the!limitations!on!the!UAS's proposed!flight!area!and!the!location!of!its!proposed!operations!within!a! predetermined area,!a!longer!time!frame!for!flight!in!daylight!or!night!VFR!conditions!is!reasonable. Applicant!believes!that!an!exemption from!14!CFR!§91.151(a)!falls!within!the!scope!of prior!exemptions.! See!Exemption!10673!(allowing!Lockheed!Martin!Corporation!to operate!without!compliance!with!FAR! 91.151!(a)).!Operating!the!small!UAS,!in!a!tightly controlled!area!where!only!people!and!pr operty!owners! or!official!representatives!who have!signed!waivers!will!be!allowed,!with!less!than!30!minutes!of!reserve!
fuel,!does!not engender!the!type!of!risks!that!Section!91.151(a)!was!intended!to!alleviate!given!the!size
and!speed!of!the!small!UAS.!Ad ditionally,!lim iting!sUAS!flights!to!extremely!short!flights would greatly! reduce!the!utility!for!which!the!exemption!will!be!granted.

Applicant!believes!that!an!equivalent!level!of!safety!can!be!achieved!by!limiting!flights!to 25%!of!battery!

power .!This! restriction!would!be more!than!adequate!to!return!the!sUAS!to!its!planned!landing!zone!from! anywhere!in!its limited!operating!area. Similar!exemptions!have!been!granted!to!other!operations,! including!Exemptions!2689F, 5745,!10673,!and!10808.

### 7 14'C.F.R.'§91 .203'(a)'and'(b):'Carrying'Civil'Aircraft'Certification'and'Registration The!regulation!provides!in!pertinent!part: (a) Except!as!provided!in!§!91.715,!no!person!may!operate!a!civil!aircraft!unless!it!has within!it!the! following: (1)!An!appropriate!and!current airworthiness!certificate.!.!.!. (b) No!person!may!operate!a!civil!aircraft!unless!the!airworthiness!certificate!required!by paragraph!(a)!of! this!section!or!a!special!flight!authorization!issued!under!§91.715!is displayed!at!the!cabin!or!cockpit!

entrance!so! that!it!is!legible!to!passengers!or!crew.

The!UAS!fully!loaded!weighs!no!more!than!55!lbs!and!is!operated!without!an!onboard pilot.!As!such,!there!is! no!ability!or!place!to!carry!certification!and!registration!documents or!to!display!them!on!the!sUAS. An! equivalent!level!of!safety!will!be!achieved!by!keeping!these!documents!at!the!ground control!point!where!the! pilot!flying!the!sUAS!will!have!immediate!access!to!them,!to!the extent!they!are!applicable!to!the!sUAS.!The! FAA!has!issued!numerous!exemptions!to this!regulation.!A!representative!sample!of!other!exceptions! includes!Exemption!Nos. 9565,!9665,!9789,!9789A,!9797,!9797A,!9816A,!and!10700.

14'C.F.R.'§91.405'(a);'407'(a)'(1);'409'(a)'(2);'417(a)'&'(b):'Maintenance'Inspections These!regulations!require!t hat!an!aircraft!op erator!or!owner!"shall!have!the aircraft inspected!as!prescribed!
in!subpart!E!of!this!part!and!shall!between!required!inspections, except!as!provided!in!paragraph!(c)!of!this! section,!have!discrepancies!repaired!as prescribed!in!part!43!o f!this!chapter...,"!and!others!shall!inspect!or!

maintain!the!aircraft!in compliance!with!Part!43.

Given!that!these!section!and!Part!43!apply!only!to!aircraft!with!an!airworthiness certificate,!these!sections! will!not!apply!to!the!applicant.!The!operator!p ursuant!to!the flight!manual!and!operating!handbook!will! accomplish!maintenance.!An!equivalent!level of!safety!will!be!achieved!because!these!small!UASs!are!very!

limited!in!size!and!will carry!a!small!payload!and!operate!only!in!restricted!areas!for!limite d!periods!of!time.!

If mechanical!issues!arise!the!UAS!can!land!immediately!and!will!be!operating!from!no higher!than!400!feet! AGL.!As!provided!in!the!Manual,!the!operator!will!ensure!that!the UAS!is!in!working!order!prior!to!initiating! flight,!perform!requ ired!maintenance,!and!keep a!log!of!any!maintenance!performed.!Moreover,!the!operator! is!the!person!most!familiar with!the!aircraft!and!best!suited!to!maintain!the!aircraft!in!an!airworthy!condition!

to provide!the!equivalent!level!of!safety.

Pursuant!to!1 4!C.F.R.!Part!11,!the!following!summary!is!provided!for!publication!in!the Federal!Register, should!it!be!determined!that!publication!is!needed:

Applicant!seeks!an!exemption!from!the!following!rules: 14!C.F.R.!§21,!subpart!H;!14!C.F.R!45.23(b); 14!C.F.R.! §§!61.113(!a)!&!(b); 91.7!(a);!91.9 (b) (2) ;! 91.103(b); 91.109;!91.119;!91.121;!91.151(a); 91.203(a)!and!(b);!91.405!(a); 91.407!(a)!(1);!91.409!(a)!(2);!91.409!(a)! (2)!and!91.417!(a)!&!(b)!to!operate commercially!a!small!unmanned!vehicle!(55lbs!or!less).

Approval!of!exemptions!allowing!commercial!operations!of!sUASs,!will!enhance!safety by!reduci ng!risk.! Conventional!aircraft!operating at!low!altitudes! near subjects!being!filmed!and!in! close proximity to! structures!present!major risks!associated with! the! size!of!the!vehicle!carrying jet!A!or!other!fuel s .!Such!

aircraft must!fly!to!and!from!the!operational!location.!In!contrast,!a!sUAS!weighing!fewer!than!55 lbs.!and! powered!by!batteries!eliminates!virtually!all!of!that!risk!given!the!reduced!mass and!lack!o f!combustible!fuel! carried!on!board.!The!sUAS!is!carried!to!the!operation!site and!not!flown.!The!sUAS!will!carry!no!passengers! or!crew!and,!therefore,!will!not!expose them!to!the!risks!associated!with!manned!aircraft!flights.

The!operation!of!small!UASs, weighting!less!than!55!lbs.,!conducted!in!the!strict conditions!outlined!above,! will!provide!an!equivalent!level!of!safety!supporting!the!grant of!the!exemptions!requested!herein, including!exempting!the!applicant!from!the requirements!of!Part!21!and!allo wing!commercial!operations.!

### 8 These!lightweight!aircraft operate!at!slow!speeds,!close!to!the!ground,!and!in!a!sterile!environment!and,!as!

a result,!are!far!safer!than!conventional!operations!conducted!with!turbine!helicopters or!fixed!wing!

aircraft

.

Concl usion If!this!exemption!is!granted,!Site!Flight ,!Inc. will!conduct!all! flights over!private!or!controlled!access
property!with!the!property!owner's prior!consent!and!knowledge.!Filming!will!be!of!people and!property

who!have!also!consented!to being!filmed! or otherwise!have!agreed!to!be!in!the!area!where!filming!will!take! place. The!grant!of!this!exemption!request!will!provide!improved!saf ety!for!operations!as!stated!above,!and! begin!to!eliminate!dangerous!jobs!and!situations!that!may!otherwise!not!be!avoida ble.!

Satisfaction!of!the!criteria!provided!in!Section!333!of!the!Reform!Act!of!2012

^ size,!weight,!speed,!operating! capabilities,!proximity!to!airports!and!populated!areas and!operation!within!visual!line!of!sight!and! national!security!

^ provide!more!than adequate!justification!for!the!grant!of!the!requested!exemptions! allowing!commercial operation!of!applicant's!UAS. Site!Flight ,!Inc. is!committed!to!safe!operation!and!due! to!the!foregoing!reasons!should!be!permitted!to!conduct!small!UAS!operations!in!acc ordance!with!its! manuals!and!all!other!operating!parameters!deemed!necessary!and!appropriate!by!the!FAA.

Sincerely,

Ben!Burkett Matt!Pedonti Site!Flight,!Inc. Site!Flight,!Inc.

Enclosure: Site!Flight!Safet y!Guidelines Site!Flight!Standard!Flight!Log DJI!Phantom!2!Operating!Manual DJI!Inspire!1!Operating!Manual DJI!S900!Operating!Manual DJI!S1000!Operating!Manual

### s!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 

# Site Flight Safety Guidelines

I. Flight Guidelines and Airspace

A. Currency Requirements Pilots must maintain current flight logs either physically or digitally. Logging time is recommended, but not required. Pilots must log a minimum of 4 flights of f ive minutes or l onger per month. Flights must utilize the class of sUAS you intent to fly and may not be done on a

simulator.

B. Checklists Pilots must always have their flight safety checklists when flying. Checklist includes preflight, in flight, and p ostflight information.

C. Altitude Flying above 400 feet AGL is prohibited. It is recommended to stay at or below 200 feet AGL for optimal line of site. D. Airports No flights may take place within 3 miles of an airport without prearranged consent and

com munication with the airport operator. In no case shall a pilot fly in proximity to a runway (over, around, or near the ends). If flying near an airport is required, prior written permissions with specific time, location, and altitude must be given. A tra nsceiver to monitor the air traffic frequencies of that airport is required. An airport representative supervising is ideal. When flying in near proximity to airport, you must have in your possession a sectional chart outlining the information pertaining t o that airport. E. Flight Methods Pilot is to always have direct visual line of site with the sUAS unless using First Person View (FPV). The Pilot may use a flight monitor (FPV) for reference, only when a trained visual observer (TVO) maintains direct li ne of site with the sUAS. The TVO must be fully aware of the flight plan and surroundings without distraction. Pilot and TVO are to be in direct voice

communication throughout entire flight

. F. Flying while Intoxicated Participation in flight operations in any capacity under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited

. G. Flying Over People (Closed Production Set) People under or near operation, must be fully aware in advance and may be required to sign an individual release of liability with the understanding that their activities and involvement may result in injury or even death. *Extreme caution mu st be taken at all times. (Public Event) Flying over or near people or crowds is to be avoided whenever possible and only permitted in the following circumstances: 1. Client understands and approves of all activities. 2. You have current liability insuranc e for personal and property damage listing the client as additionally insured. 3. All participants are aware of the activities and have signed a liability release form. 4. You are operating at your own discretion and accept all responsibilities that pertai n to your

activities
*Extreme caution must be taken at all times. H. Flying Over Roadways Avoid flying over roadways when possible, using closed roads when possible. When necessary to fly over a roadway, avoid actions interfering with normal activity (stopping t raffic, chasing vehicles, landing on a roadway, or anything that would be considered distracting to drivers).

### s!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Hovering over a roadway is prohibited. Operations over roads should be conducted as fast and effective as possible while still remaining safe.

I . FAA NOTAM’s and TFR’s It is required that all pilots must be aware of any FAA issued NOTAM’s and/or TFRs in effect where flying is taking place. It is also required that the pilot abide by the FAA issued

NOTAM/TFRs at all times. J. Takeoff and Landing Zo nes Every flight must have a designated safe zone where takeoff and landings may be conducted. This is defined by a space no smaller than (20) feet by (20) feet and clear of overhead and lateral obstructions. The Pilot/Remote Control Operator in Command is responsible for checking the location to determine if there are any potential radio frequencies or electrical transmissions that could interfere with or affect the safe operation of the aircraft. The aircraft must be checked for proper balance before each flight or after any alterations. The area should be free of people, vehicles, debris, etc . Never, under any circumstance, throw anything around the aircraft, whether running or not. Loose clothing, trash, or anyt hing that may hinder the operation of the aircraft, shall be cleared. If there are people in the area of takeoff they are to be made aw are, and asked to remain clear of the 20’ x 20’ area.

K. Pilot In Command The Pilot/Remote Control Operator in Command i s at all times the final authority over the aircraft and shall be in command over all flight operations and/or related activities. The Pilot/Remote Control Operator in Command shall have the final authority to abort any flight operation in the interest of safety. Abort signals shall be specified ahead of time. In the event of a power loss, signal loss, or mechanical failure, the pilot must make every attempt to keep the safety of people and property as the highest priority. The aircraft may be crashed, or d estroyed in the attempt to keep the safety of people and property. The pilot has the final authority and is responsible for the flight of the aircraft.

II. EQUIPMENT

A. Aircraft Size Your aircraft must be of a size that is visible during flight. Orientatio n must be decipherable at whatever distance/altitude you fly to.

B. Use of GPS All equipment must be equipped with GPS. GPS coordinates must be attained and verified

before takeoff and used as the fail

- safe return to home location in the event of signal lo ss or other issue. GPS systems are supplemental for flight accuracy and precise aircraft positioning. GPS is never to be used as a substitute for visibility, flight conditions, or pilot proficiency.

C. FAIL

– SAFE Requirements All aircraft systems must be pr ogrammed for fail

- safe. Fail

- safe is defined as the flight computer taking over in the event of a signal loss from the pilot or preset function from transmitter. E. Flight Time All flights must be timed according to the capacity of the power system and an ticipated usage. This ensures landing with safe level battery reserves of at least (1:00) minute. Before takeoff, batteries must be verified as fully charged. F. Voltage Monitoring You must be able to read the voltage of your aircraft either visually or au dibly at all times. This can be through the use of audible/visual voltage monitors, on screen display, or both. G. Autonomous Flight Autonomous flight may not be used as the primary form of flight control without a certified pilot override on standby at al l times. In the event autonomous flight is used, the pilot in command is required to have manual override capability at all times.
H. Professional Use

### s!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 No aircraft may be used professionally unless previously tested and proven to be in an airworthy

state an d functioning properly. I. Indoor Flight If the aircraft is to be used indoors, extreme caution shall be taken. Indoor conditions (e.g., increased heat resulting in reduced air density) could adversely affect flying characteristics. Additionally, interior sets, walls, ceiling beams, lighting equipment, HVAC equipment etc., can

be a hazard. GPS is not to be used indoors. J. Damage and Incident Reporting In the event of damage caused to the aircraft, camera or other equipment for any reason, it is required th at an incident report be filled out, explaining the details of the occurrence and

recommended corrections to be made.

III. WEATHER

A. Precipitation Fly at your own risk in precipitation. Under no circumstance may you fly in any precipitation if you are fly ing over people or property such as buildings, homes, cars, or other things that may become damaged in the result of an equipment failure. If you have a flight platform that has been tested to perform in precipitation you may fly at your discretion.

B. Win d Good judgment should be used when determining when to fly with wind. It is suggested that you do not fly in wind greater than 15 kts with or gusts over 20 kts.Location

Date TAKEOFF.CHECKLIST

Aircraft*# Install*Camera*–*All*Params
Flight*battery*# Antennas*vertical

PIC Motor*spins*free

AVO Prop*is*tight

Trained*Visual*Observer Verify*Home*point;*start*point
Payload Arm*UAS

PREFLIGHT Verify*Flight*controls
Prior*Maint.*Complete Verify*Stabilizer

Wind*Direction Verify*Throttle

Video*Transmitter IN.FLIGHT.CHECKLIST Flight*battery*V/cell Attain*Altitude
Connect*Flight*Battery Verify*Controls
Green*Light Engage*Autopilot

Connect*Datalink Verify*WP1

Verify*Compass Monitor*V*P* 25% *min

Radio*Link*% Flight*Speed*avg

Verify*OSD Amps*avg

Verify*Satelite*Connection Alt.*avg

MISSION.PLANNER LANDING.CHECKLIST Set*home*point Flight*Battery*V

Create*Grid LZ*clear

Altitude Land

Angle POSTFLIGHT.CHECKLIST Flying*Speed Disarm

Overshoot Camera*Off

Start*From Motor*and*speed*control*temps
Overlap Flight*Duration
Sidelap Disconnect*Flight*Battery

Area Video*Transmitter*Off

Distance Flight*battery*V/cell
Dist*between*images Verify*Camera*Operation

Ground*Resolution .tlog*file*name

Pictures Total*Time*on*Airframe No.*of*Strips

Dist*between*lines Flight*Time*(est):*Hours

Photo*every*(est):*sec

Acccept*Mission Save*WPs/.txt*WP*file

Write*WPs Notes: Maintenance.Required: Weather: 

# .STANDARD.FLIGHT.LOG