This is an exemption request pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012 for Deschutes

Aerial Photography. Deschutes Aerial Photography requests to perform aerial photography through the use of its small unmanned aircraft commercially in airspace regulated by the FAA. The owner and pilot is an FAA licensed Private Pilot and A&P with a n A.A.S. in Aviation Technology. Having firsthand knowledge of the National Airsp ace System gives Deschutes Aerial Photography an advantage in safely operating small UAS within our airspace. Description of Petitioner Steve Brock is the owner of Deschutes Aerial Photography . Steve is a Private Pilot SEL and has vast experience operatin g in the National Airspace System. He has experience flying RC Planes and small quad copters for pleasure. Contact information: Steve Brock 396 NW Mc Donald Rd Prineville, OR 97754 Mailing Address: Steve Brock PO Box 1129 Redmond, OR 97756 sb79t@yahoo.com 907

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- 2716 Exemptions Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 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. 91.10314 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 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b) Description of UAS and Equivalent Level of Safety The primary UAS system that will be used is the DJI Phantom 3. The UAS will be safely operat ed in the NAS by maintaining line of sight visual contact, flown only during daylight, and less than 400ft above the ground. Flights will be operated at a lateral distance of no less than 100 feet from any persons or property not associated with the operat ion. Additional safety features on the DJI Phantom 3 include return to home functionality when GPS is available and failsafe technology that return the aircraft to the takeoff point if batteries run low. The specifications for the UAS are as follows: Weig ht: 1280 g Diagonal Size: 590 mm Max Ascent Speed: 5 m/s Max Descent Speed: 5 m/s Max Speed: 16 m/s Additionally, the max flight time for the UAS will be limited to maintain a reserve of 25% battery power. At all times, the UAS will be operated in accorda nce with the safety and operational requirements of the manual. UAS Operations Preflight would include checking the operation of the UAS to include the battery in both the transmitter and the UAS, the condition of the body of the UAS and its propellers. Up dates to the firmware will be done as they become available and maintenance will be performed pursuant to the manufacturersrecommendations. The area in which the drone will be flown will be checked for powerlines, antennas,

and other obstructions. The weather conditions will be monitored throughout the flight. Wind conditions will be reviewed and the UAS will only be flown in daylight. As the pilot, Steve would ensure that he i s safe to operate the drone as he would if he were flying in the aircraft him self. The pilot will abide by the following currency and proficiency requirements: The pilot will possess at least a private pilot certificate The pilot will have a minimum of 25 hours total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot The pi lot will have a minimum of 5 hours in the make and model utilized The pilot will have a current FAA medical certificate A trained Observer will be used at all times during commercial operations Conclusion : Deschutes Aerial Photography, a small business, would like to safely operate a UAS aerial photography business. Having a Section 333 Exemption and entering into the NAS legally would give the business a competitive advantage. **The safe and compliant operations would discourage illegal operations and impro** **ve the industry.** Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Steve Brock Owner/Pilot Deschutes Aerial Photography