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August 2 5 , 2015

To who it may concern:

I am applying 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), to

operate an Unmanned Aircr aft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and

Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Christy Lee Wooten to operate an

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and

photography for special events, construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of

the United States.

Sincerely,

Christy Lee Wooten2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVI ATIONS.............

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SUMMARY.................

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INTRODUC TION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER..........

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BACKGROUND.....

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BASIS FOR PETITION........................

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER.............

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THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH Christy

Lee Wooten SEEKS EXEMPTION..

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF Christy Lee Wooten SEEKS AND

THE REASON Christy Lee Wooten SEEKS THE RELIEF....

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING Christy Lee Wooten’s REQ UEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST .........

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD

NOT ADVERSELY AFFE CT SAFETY........

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SUMMARY THAT C AN BE PUBLISHED IN THE

FEDERAL REGISTER...

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ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS

AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT Christy Lee Wooten’s REQUEST

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CONCLUSION............

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APP ENDICES.............................

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Li nk

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot In Command

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unma nned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing4

SUMMARY

Christy Lee Wooten seeks 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 exemption wi ll permit Christy Lee Wooten to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for special events, construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain

areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Christy Lee Wooten provides her clients with expertise and knowledge in advanced technologies and solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and ef fectiveness. She also provide s clients with the highest qua lity digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and

non

- profit multimedia projects. Christy Lee Wooten has over 10 years of profe ssional experience doing videography and photography for newspapers, real estate, commercial use, special events

an d private events as well as a Bachelor of Journalism, photo sequence, from the University of

Texas at Austin

. She is recognized as an expert in her field. Christy Lee Wooten has over 1 years of recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of aerial video a nd photography. The objective of Christy Lee Wooten’s aerial video and photography operations is to safely provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting:

! Construction sites before and after

! Appraisals

! Real

- estate marketing

! Residential aerial portraits

! Motion Picture Filming

! Aerial acquisitions used for inspections of public and private structures.

! Special Event Filming

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2 UAS

Christ y Lee Wooten seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire

within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 2 UASs are a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 4 ounces, while having a length of 1 2 inches width of 1 2 inches, height of 8 inches, and a5

maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The DJI Phantom 2 UAS that will be operated by Christy Lee Wooten will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

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BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, Christy Lee Wooten , 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 Unmanned Aircraft Syste ms , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS in the National 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), 91.4 09(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Christy Lee Wooten’s operation of DJI Phantom 2 UAS

meets the conditions of FMRA Secti on 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, Christy Lee Wooten requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as thes e sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

Christy Lee Wooten submits that the requ ested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Christy Lee Wooten will us e experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log,

and DJI Phantom 2 UAS Instru ction Manual). Furthermore

, Christy Lee Wooten will document

and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2 UAS.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in comma nd , is requested by Christy Lee Wooten to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) not holding a certificate, or an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phanton 2 UASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Christy Lee Wooten seeks relief fro m Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft

airworthiness , because the DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Christy Lee Wooten submits that s he

will ensure that the DJI Pha ntom 2 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by6

determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly

Ma i ntenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 UAS Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a

condition for safe flight.

Christy Lee Wooten also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121,

entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Christy Lee Wooten ’ s operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to

Section 91.121.

Additionally, Christy Lee Wooten

, seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section

91.151 (b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Christy Lee Wooten submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Christy Lee Wooten provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name and Address of the Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is:

Christy Lee Wooten

7568 CR 465D Henderson, Texas 75654

Email: clwoot@yahoo.com

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B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption.

1. Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption from The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Section 61.1 13, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command

, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:

(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC)

of an aircraft that is car rying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

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(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or proper ty for compensation or hire.

2. Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption from The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states t he following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , subsection (a), states the following, in part:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintai n the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

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(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

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(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft;

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station;

or

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. Christy L ee Wooten Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection

(b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions un less (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at

least 20 minutes.

5. Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption F rom The Requi rement Of Section 91.405(a).

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

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(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall8

between requ ired inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Op eration after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following:

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

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(1) I t has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter [.]

7. Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

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(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption From The Requi rements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b).

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and

records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appro priate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

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(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and

(ii) T he date of completion of the work performed; and9

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the

aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller,

and each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

(v) The current sta tus of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the ne xt action is required.

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the fo llowing records for the period s prescribed:

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this secti on shall be retained and

transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

C. The Extent Of Relief Christy Lee Wooten Seeks And The Reason Christy Lee Wooten

Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief Christy Lee Wooten Seeks And The Reason Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).10

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations:

Pilot in command , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC not holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, or a current and valid airman med ical certificate, but who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire.

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a pri vate pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensat ion or hire.

As set forth more fully below, Christy Lee Wooten submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allo wed to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requireme nts, demonstrating that the

PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distance s from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Further, Christy Lee Wooten submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Christy Lee

Wooten’s business; and (2) w ill not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Extent Of Relief Christy Lee Wooten Seeks And The Reason Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is request ed to the extent required to allow Christy Lee Wooten to determine that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Pha ntom 2 Instruction Manual).

Christy Lee Wooten seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Christy Lee Wooten wi ll ensure that the DJI P hantom 2 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Ma intenance Log, and DJI

Phantom 2 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft is in

condition for safe fli ght, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief Christy Lee Wooten Seeks And The Reason Christy Lee Wooten

Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , may be required to allow fli ght operations of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA re quires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Christy Lee Wooten seeks the requested relief because the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight.11

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions a nd limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be mai ntained since the

DJI Phantom 2 UAS is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level press ure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief Christy Lee Wooten Seeks And The Reason Christy Lee Wooten

Seeks Relief From Section 91. 151(b).

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 UA S during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), u nder visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Christy Lee Wooten seeks the requested relief because without an ex emption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 UAS will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Christy Lee Wooten proposes to conduct pursuant to

this Pe tition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical spe cifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS,

the DJI Phantom 2 operating documents, and Christy Lee Wooten ’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that Christy Lee Wooten will safely operate the batter y powered DJI Phantom

2 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5

minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief Christy Lee Wooten Seeks And The Reason Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).

Since Sections 91.4 05(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Christy Lee Wooten requests relief from these

Sections because the DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not require airworthiness certificates. As s et forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Christy Lee Wooten will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive ma intenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 ). Furthermore, Christy Lee Wooten will document and

maintain all maintenance records for the DJI P hantom 2 UAS.

D. The Reasons Why Granting Christy Lee Wooten ’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Christy Lee

Wooten too safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography for12

special events, construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United

States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Christy Lee

Wooten ’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Phantom 2 UAS is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 2 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI

Phantom 2 UAS does not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction o f manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benef it From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 2

UAS.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated duri ng traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Phantom 2 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air a nd on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional access methods, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS (we ighing approximately 2 pounds 4 ounces, at its maximum gross weight with a length of 12 inches width of 12 inches, height of 8 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to th e manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).13

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations Wit h The DJI Phantom 2 UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of

the DJI Phantom 2 UAS w ill allow United States based companies, like Christy Lee Wooten ’s, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions

p hasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI

Phantom 2 UASs is one such technology that not only allows companies greater ope rational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, companies such as Christy Lee Wooten ’s, can remain competitive and prof itable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

4. There Are No Privacy Is sues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Christy Lee Wooten ’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will be oper ated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Instruction

Manual ) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regu lations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 2 UAS Meets The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated wit h the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Christy Lee Wooten ’s operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 pro vides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA S ection 333 states the following, in part:14

(a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned ai rcraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

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. (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, an d operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

. (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requir ements for Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, Christy Lee Wooten submits that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the

characteristics of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS; (b) the pi lot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 2 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe

Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or

otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 2 UAS.

The technical specification of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is set forth by the

DJI Phantom 2 Specificati ons and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

ii. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Phantom 2 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous fligh t

m odes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is provided at pages 2 4

- 30 of the DJI Phantom 2 User Manua l, attached hereto as Exhibit B

.

iii. The DJI Phantom 2 UAS is Designed For Automatic Return To Home15

Po int Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS does not reacquire control

link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position

and shutdown.

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS are set forth at pages 2 5 through 2 7 of the DJI Phantom 2 User Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iv. The DJI Phantom 2 GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS

GCS a nd flight control software is provided at pages 3 1 through 34 of the DJI Phantom 2 User
Manual. DJI Phantom 2 User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibits B.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 2 UAS is Limited To The Line Of Sight

Of A Pilot in Command Wit h A Safety Observer.

Christy Lee Wooten will only utilize pilots who have at least 20 hours flight time to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 2 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 2 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Christy Lee Wooten proposes to commercially operate DJI

Phantom 2 UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over cert ain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than

55 pounds max imum gross weight: DJI Phantom 2 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations fo r the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in t he operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to

ATC must be in feet AGL.16

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use hu man vision unaided by any device

other than corrective lenses.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requiremen t as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot tran sfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operatin g documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for

extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. 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. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the

aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component,17

must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must ma ke an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents.

13. The operator must foll ow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documen ts. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS

to service.

15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC mu st possess at least 25 hours of flight time

.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the

UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Fl ights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

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

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.18

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as

denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the opera tion is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

21. 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.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre

determined location within the planned operating area and land or be reco vered in accordance with the operating documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All ope rations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by seri al number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available

to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.19

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

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

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential 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

p ersons 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 and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determi ned that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

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

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Bo ard (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

.

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

Christy Lee Wooten submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom

2 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including e vasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining20

appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Considering Christy Lee Wooten ’s proposed area of operations, and the operating

limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of privat e pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, Christy Lee Wooten submits that the additional manned airmanship e xperience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Christy Lee Wooten ’s specific proposed flight operations.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS,

in ci rcumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

Christy Lee Wooten will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 2 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2
UAS in a man ner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14

C.F.R . § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC m ust accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during Christy Lee Wooten ’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a

UAS rotor craft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make

and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the

10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requireme nts in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also21

finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with

app licable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flig hts the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance

with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, Christy Lee Wooten will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining a ppropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained b ecause prior to every flight, Christy Lee Wooten will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, the FA A has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The e quivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because

the altitude information of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA t o the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined

with Christy Lee Wooten ’s operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalen t to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UAS at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 1422

C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Christy Lee Wooten will ensure that it will safely operate the battery p owered DJI Phantom 2 UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Sect ion 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 2 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, an d again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will descend and land automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 574 5, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 110 66, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Af fect Safety.

In seeking this exemption, Christy Lee Wooten submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417 (a) & (b) will be met because Christy

Lee Wooten will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Mainte nance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Christy Lee Wooten will document and maintain all maintenance records for the

DJI Phantom 2 UAS.

Since the DJI Phantom 2 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Christy Lee Wooten will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 2 User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a copy of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached

hereto as Exhibit C.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Christy Lee

Wooten will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and pract ices prescribed by the23

operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI

Phantom 2 UAS will be performed by train ed technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish th at safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered.

In consideration of Christy Lee Wooten ’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, Christy Lee Wooten submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F. R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 1106 4, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Refo rm Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Christy Lee Wooten requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 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). Such special c onditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a

UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be establ ished for the safe operation

of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R.

Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. Th e special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to24

establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regu lations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Ad ministrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 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 ).

F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From

Which Christy Lee Wooten Seeks Exemption:

Christy Lee Wooten seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.4 05(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 Christy Lee Wooten

Seeks:

This exemption will permit Christy Lee Wooten to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Christy Lee

Wooten ’s Request.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Christy Lee Wooten ’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the autho rity for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail above, Christy Lee Wooten will operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a thre at to national security.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Christy Lee Wooten seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 2 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the25

Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Christy Lee Wooten to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE, in accordance wi th the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Christy Lee Wooten respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an 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), and permit Christy Lee Wooten to operate the DJI Phantom 2 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas o f

the United States.

Dated: August 2 5 , 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Christy Lee Wooten

_________________________ Christy Lee Wooten

7568 CR 465D Henderson, Texas 75654

Email: clwoot@yahoo.com

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Appendices:

A

– DJI Phantom 2 Specifications Data Sheet

B

– DJI Phantom 2 Manufacturer’s User Manual

C

– Monthly Maintenance Log26

APPENDIX

– A

DJI PHANTOM 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Christy Lee Wooten only utilizes safe and reliable UAS. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UAS are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no hi gher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

Specifica tions of Aircraft : Operating environment temperature

- 10 to 50 Power consumption 5.6W Supported Battery DJI Intelligent battery Weight (including the battery) 1000g

Take

- off Weight ≤ 1300g Hovering Accuracy (Ready to Fly) Vertical: 0 .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m Max Yaw Angular Velocity 200°/s Max Tilt Angle 35° Max Ascent / Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s Max Flight Speed 15m/s (Not Recommended)

Wheelbase 350mm

2.4GHz Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.4GHz ISM Communication Distance (open area) 1000m Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- 97dBm Working Current/Voltage 120 mA@3.7V

Built

- in LiPo Battery Working

Current/Capacity 3.7V, 2000mAh DJI Intelligent Battery Type 3S LiPo Battery Capacity 5200mAh, 11.1V Charging Environment Range 0 to 40 Discharging Environment Range

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APPENDIX

– B

DJI Phantom 2 UAS User’s Manual can be found at :

http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/phantom_2/en/PHANTOM2_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf

or by clicking here:

DJ I Phantom 2 Manufacturer’s User Manual28

APPENDIX

– C

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG

month:_________ year:________

UAS :

__ _____ Date Issue
Discovered Date Issue
Addressed Issue Description &

Maintenance Conducted Maintenance Performed By: Print & Sign

Software Updates

Airframe

Engines

Propellers

Camera/ Gimbal

Landing Gear

Vibration/ Dampening

Other: