Aerial Earth PhotoDrones 3700 Dean Drive #2802

Ventura, CA 93003 January 21, 2015

US Department ofTransportation and Federal Aviation Administration DocketManagement System 1200 NewJersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Petition for Authorization/Permit US Congress PL 112-95, 2012, Section 333, FAA Reform Act, for limited, safe and responsible commercial use of Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA)

To Whom it May Concern, As the owner ofAerial EarthPhotoDrones, I am writing to request authorization or a permitto Section 333, for the commercial use ofsmall, lightweight quadcopters (DJIPhantom Vision II) and hexacopters to fly:

• Environmental and archaeological surveys and aerial videography • Limited special events such as aerial photography for weddings, birthday parties and other events. I am requesting a permit for commercial use as I am disabled andunable to continue working in mycareer field (biologist and archaeologist) and am currently onWorker's Compensation, placed onpermanent partial disability. I am also a single mother with three children. I am, however, still able to use the controller and equipment required to fly and operate my SUAs. Therefore, this business will be my only method ofearning a living. In addition, I am a graduate student in archaeology atthe California State University, Northridge and would like to have mybusiness available in conjunction with the university for archaeology projects. Aerial archaeology is becoming more popular inthe United States and ifl am permittedto operate a small business for commercial purposes, I can assist archaeologists with aerial surveys. All business practices will follow guidelines andbe operatedbythe pilot-in-command (PIC) in the line-of-sight, under400 feet above ground level and not within 

### 5 miles ofany airport. The SUAs I use are available for purchase by the public and equipped withvideo/still cameras and GPS systems and are airworthy and operable for controlled flight. I will never fly in 1Aerial Earth PhotoDrones 3700 Dean Drive #2802

Ventura, CA 93003 hazardous conditions or out ofline-of-sight, over populated areas or over gatherings ofpeople and will maintain the strictest adherence to common sense safety practices. I am requestingthis permit so I mayuse my SUAs commerciallyfor business practices as stated above. As the owner ofAerial EarthPhotoDrones, I am a licensed pilot (CertificateNo. 93504636), a currentmember ofthe Academy ofModel Aeronautics (AMA) and aware ofthe FAAs regulations. I am also a professional environmental scientist and archaeologist, which gives me specific and unique knowledge for surveying and obeying safetyrules andregulations. IfI am permittedto operate Aerial EarthPhotoDrones as a commercial small business, I will again be a self-supporting person withoutreceiving assistance from the government. On permanentpartial disability, my income is only $800/month and I cannot afford to pay my rent or otherbills. I am hereby requesting to be issued a permit for the commercial use ofSUAs. In closing, I would like to say that I appreciate the efforts the FAA places in protecting the public's safetythroughregulations andI wish to adhere to all necessary regulations with regard to operating my lightweight SUAs in a commercial function. I agree that SUAs/Drones shouldbe regulated andhave no issue with following permitted restrictions and guidelines. Thankyou for your time and consideration inthis matter and I am available to answer any questions you mighthave. Please letme know ifyou require additional information or a more formalized application for a permit andI will be happy to comply immediately. I am including a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your convenience. Sincerely,

D. Gail Bellenger Owner, Aerial EarthPhotoDrones

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