Music City Drones LLC

Seth Stouder , Co

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- 1515 700 12 th Ave. S #513 Nashville, TN 37203 Adm in@MusicCityDrones.co m Website: www.MusicCityDrones.com
**SUMMARY** Seth T . Stouder/Music City Drones, seek an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b) , 91.7 (a) , 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exem ption will permit S eth T. Stouder to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Syste m (UAS) , specifically a DJI Inspire1, for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of real estate, weddings, special events, and sporting events. We at Music City Drones LLC, have me t with Lt. Floyd Hyde of Metro Nashville Police who is over Em ergency Contingency within their Special Operations Division in the middle Tennessee area and have gone through the necessary classes and training to make sure all authorities are informed about when, where, and for how long the UAS will be flown. We intend to maintain a cordial, professional, and close

- knit relationship with all authorities to ensure safety and com

pliance with state and federal laws.

**INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER** My name is Seth T. Stouder, I am a 29 year old digital media and marketing professional with over 13 years of cinematography, graphic d esign and video production ranging from family videos to professional film events. I am

currently in the middle of creating a company , Music City Drones, based in Nashville that will offer services to local individuals and organizations featuring aerial photography and professionally produced videos including primarily: Video for Real Estate sales and pro motion

 Weddings and Special Events

 Coverage of sports and hobby club events

 Government services and contracts **UAS Description** Unm anned Aircraft System : DJI Inspire 1 UAS Seth T. Stouder

/Music City Drones seek an exemption to operate DJI systems Inspire1 for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station ( GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or sm art phone systems. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Inspi re 1 USA is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS that will be operated by Seth T. Stouder

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**BASIS FOR PETITION** Petitioner, Seth T Stouder, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Un manned Aircraft Syste ms, hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in the Nat ional Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limit ed operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Seth T. Stouder’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 andtherefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with

14 C.F.R . Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, Seth T. Stouder requests relief from Sections 61.113(a), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an ai rworthiness certificate. Only experienced personnel or technicians will be used to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the me thods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating docum ents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manuals). Furthermore, Seth T. Stouder will document and maintain all ma intenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Seth T. Stouder submits that he will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condit ion, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in com

pliance with the operating documents and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight. Relief is also sought from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as th e DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1UAS will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which do wnlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, co mb ined with Seth T. Stouder’s operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, always within visual line of sight and at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally, Seth T. Stouder seeks an exem ption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions as that does not apply to the operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS duri ng daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for ato tal duration of approxim ately 12 mi nutes to the first point of intended

landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 10 minutes. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Seth T. Stouder provides the following information in support of its petition for exem ption:
**A. Nam**  **e And Address Of The Petitioner.** The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: Seth T. Stouder 615

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- 1515 17203 Wyndchase Circle Franklin, TN 37067 **The Reasons Why Granting This Request W ould Be In The Public’s**  **Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.** Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Seth T. Stouder to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, landscape, weddings, special events, etc. over specific areas of the United States. This will boost commerce by promoting public events for more efficient advertising and by promoting sales within the real estate marke t. Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS and reduce pollution. Please also note that the operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be utilized without im plicating any privacy issues.
**The Reasons Why Granting The Exe mption Would Not Adversely**  **Affect Safety, And/Or Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That**  **Provided By The Rule From Which Seth T. Stouder Seeks Exem**  **ption.**Seth T. Stouder will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within all the

regulations and guidelines outline d in Title 14, FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Seth T. Stouder will only operate the UAS within VLS and under 400 FT AGL. These restrictions will maintain the same level of safety previously established before the exemption is/was granted

. The following conditions will also be instated to ensure maxim um flight safety:

 The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.

 Maximu m total flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes.
 Flights will be terminated at 15% battery power reserve.

 UAS operator will be trained and certified in the proper safety and operations of the UAS.
 The UAS will only operate within a controlled area as defined in the Procedures.

 The operator will post advisor notice around the controlled area.

 The operator wi ll have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up

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- date

 information on the particular UAS to be operated as required.

 If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to
 return to a pre

- determined location within the Security Perimeter and land.
 The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or
 em ergencies. **Summary to be published in the Federal Register**
**Rules From Which Exemption is Sought:** Music City Drones seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R

Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). **A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Seth T.**  **Stouder Seeks:**  This exemption will permit Seth T. Stouder and Music City Drones LLC to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting for profit aerial video and photography services over specific areas of the United States. **Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support**  **Seth T. Stouder’s Request.**  In conclusion the applicant respectfully requests the approval of the FAA on this exemption request and is pre pared to make any changes required to ensure safety and compliance. We look forward to working with your office and hearing from you. Please feel free to contact us anytime for any additional information. Sincerely, Seth T. Stouder