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RE: EXEMPTION REQUEST UNDER SECTION 333 OF THE FAA REFORM ACT AND PART 11 OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS To Whom It May Concern: Pursuantto Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "ReformAct") and 14C.F.R. Part 11, Shawnee Professional Services ("Shawnee"), an operator ofthe eBee Unmanned Aircraft System ("eBee") seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") listed below:

• 14 C.F.R. 21 • 14 C.F.R. 61.133(a) (b) • 14 C.F.R. 91.7(b) • 14 C.F.R. 91.119 • 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a) • 14 CFR Subpart E(91.401- 91.417) The requested exemption would authorize commercial operations using the eBee for mapping and survey applications. These operations will be subject to strict operating requirements defined in the eBee user manual (Shawnee requests the FAA treattheeBee user manual as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and does not include this document in the public docket) and conditions defined in the paragraph 3. 1. CHARACTERISTICS OFTHE AIRCRAFT The eBee is a small (37.8 inches wingspan) and ultra-light (maximum take-off weight of 1.7 pounds) platform made offlexible foam that performs pre-programmed precision aerial mapping missions thanks to the on-board GPS and the related flight management software (eMotion) that allows the operator to plan safely and efficiently a mission in 3D, and then monitor it in real-time. Thanks to the embedded camera, protected by a foam envelope, the eBee takes a collection of high-definition still images that are used laterto generate maps and contour lines ofthe surveyed area. The four main characteristics ofthe eBee are:
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a. Very lightweight The eBee is so light thatthe operatorcan launch it by hand and let it land on almost any surface without requiring a parachute or landing net (belly land). Its low impact energy (38 

## J in case of a controlled emergency landing) also significantly reduces the risk ofhazardous situations. Finally, the wings ofthe eBee are detachable and made of flexible foam with no sharp or hard edges and almost no internal strengtheningstructure. b. Electric-powered The eBee is electric powered. A brushless engine technology makes it silent and reliable. The propeller is attachedwith a rubber band to the body ofthe plane so that it can easilyflex away in case ofcontactwith anyobject.
c. Semi-automatic flight The artificial intelligence incorporated within the eBee autopilot system continuously analyzes datafrom the Inertial Measurement Unit and from the onboard GPS and takes care ofall the aspects ofthe flight underthe supervision ofthe operator. d. Option for Manual control Additionally, the eBee provides an override capability that allows the operator to take manual actions during the flight (Go to Home, Go Land, Hold and Resume the mission) and also suspend automated operations and take manual control of the aircraft should it become necessary to respond emergent circumstances, thanks to the remote controller provided with the system. 2. APPLICATIONS For our company, applications for the eBee include aerial mapping, surveying, and agricultural activities. There are several benefits to using the eBee for these applications

- benefits for our company and the public: • Economic benefits: The processingofthe collected databrings high-techjobs to ourregion, a rural area with high unemployment and low educational attainment rates. The low cost ofthe UAV technology brings its use into the realm of possibility for farmers, local coal mines, and organizations/local governments with tight budgets. These entities are not typically able to afford to hire a full-sized aircraft for any reason. • Safety: The eBee is very lightweight; any possible accidents or mishapswill likely cause little to no 401 WashingtonStreet PO Box1836 Paducah, Kentucky42002-1836 (270) 443-7600 104 South4th Street POBox125 Vienna,Illinois 62995-0125 (618) 658-6065 Fax (618) 658-9190 901 NorthDuQuoinStreet PODrawer130 Benton,Illinois 62812-0130 (618) 439-9447

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## Energy ShawneePSI.com damage or injuries -the potential ofdeath orserious injuries for the operatororotherbystanders is negligible. In normal operation, it flies on carefully predetermined paths programmed into the software, allowing the operator to enhance safety even further by determining when it where it will fly. It also hasthe optionfor manual control duringemergencies, so theoperatorcan deal with exigencies that occur afterthe flight path is established. • Environmental benefits: The battery-powered eBee negates the need for full-size aircraft on small, localized projects, reducing fuel use and pollutant/greenhouse gas emissions. The UAV is nearly silent, further reducing the noise pollution from full-size aircraft. 3. APPLICABLE LEGAL STANDARD UNDER SECTION 333
a. Airworthiness assessment ofthe eBee Shawnee notes that the airworthiness ofthe eBee has already been demonstrated for different projects in the United States, involving state/federal agencies or universities (among others the New Mexico State University: https://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Artieles/view

### I1 0208/nmsu-uas-flight-test-center-conducts-ebeeairworthiness-assessment, and the USACE New Orleans, who coordinated with the Department ofArmy and the FAA to obtain all authorizations required in order to operate the eBee UAS). Moreover the eBee already received 15 Exemptions from the FAA. SenseFiy also obtained flight approvals for the eBee (delivered by national civil aviation authorities) in many countries, amongothers:

• Switzerland (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Canada(flight approval for VLOS operations) • Australia (flight approval for VLOS operations) • France (flight approval for Extended-VLOS operations) • Germany (flight approval for VLOS operations) • United Kingdom (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Norway (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Sweden (flight approval for VLOS operations) • Denmark (flight approval for VLOS operations) b. Operating requirements Grant ofthe exemption to Shawnee for the eBee will be subject to the following operatingconditions:

• 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the SenseFiy eBee when
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• 2. Operationsfor the purposeofclosed-set motion picture and television filming are not permitted.

• 3. The UA may not be operated 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 greaterthan the 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 ofsight (VLOS) ofthe 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. The VO and PIC must be able tocommunicateverbally at all times; electronic messagingortexting is not permitted duringflight operations.The PIC mustbe designated beforetheflight and cannottransferhis orherdesignation for the duration ofthe flight. The PIC mustensure 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 ofexemption, 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. Ifa discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, 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 revise 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 enforcementofficial upon request. The operatormust also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant ofexemption. Ifthe 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 grant of exemption. The FAA's UAS

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• 8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation orflight characteristics,e.g. replacementofa flight critical component,mustundergoafunctional testflight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with aVO and must remain at least 500 feet from otherpeople. 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 equipment. Ifthe 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 underthisexemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins.

• 13. Underthisgrantofexemption, a PIC must hold eitheran 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 state, the District ofColombia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his orher pilot certificate.

• 14. The 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 appropriate 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'sPICs and VOs (training, proficiency, andexperience-building) and determiningthe PIC's ability to safely operate the UAS in a mannerconsistent with how the UAS will be operated under
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• 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 operatewithin 5 nautical miles ofan airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the centerofthe airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA- published aeronautical chart,unless a letterofagreement 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 made available to the Administratoror 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 orwhen visibility is less than 3statute miles from the PIC.

• 18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a predetermined location within the private orcontrolled-access property.
• 19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event ofunpredicted obstacles oremergencies.

• 20. The PIC is prohibited from 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 manufacturer ifgreater.

• 21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate ofWaiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted 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 ofthe attached COA.

• 22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, 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.
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### • 23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight ofthe 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 Administratororany law enforcement 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 orvehicle.

• 26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: • a. Barriers orstructures are presentthatsufficiently protect nonparticipating personsfrom the UA and/or debris in the event ofan accident. The operatormustensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and arewithin 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations mustcease immediately in a manner ensuringthe safety ofnonparticipating persons; and • b. The owner/controllerofany vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closerto those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperatingcloserto 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 underthisexemption.

• 27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controllerorauthorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

• 28. Any incident, accident, orflight operation thattransgressesthe lateral orvertical boundariesof 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 Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

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### Given these conditions, we respectfully request an exemption from the aforementioned regulations and further request authorization to perform commercial survey 

### & mappingoperations with the eBee UAV.
Yours sincerely,

Zachary Garrett Corporate Secretary Contact Information:Zachary Garrett Tell (618) 658-6065 • Fax 1 (618) 658-9190 Email: zgarrett@shawneepsi.com MailingAddress: PO Box 125 Enclosures: SensejlyeBee:justification of AirworthinessandSafetyAssessment **Please maintain confidentiality** SensejlyeBee: Maintenance Procedures **Please maintain confidentiality** SensejlyeBee: Training Documentation **Please maintain confidentiality** SensejlyeBee: Extended UserManual **Please maintain confidentiality**

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ANNEX A: EXEMPTION REQUEST AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY SHOWINGS UNDER APPLICABLE RULES SUBJECT TO EXEMPTION Shawnee requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation ofthe eBee: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR § 91.203(a)(1) Section 91.203 requires all civil aircraft to have a certificate of airworthiness. Part 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR§ 91.203(a). Given the size ofthe eBee, its very light weight (the maximum take-off weight is 1.7 pounds) and the limited operating area associated with its utilization, it is unnecessary to go through the certificate of airworthiness process under Part 21 Subpart H in order to achieve orexceed current safety levels. Such an exemption meets the requirements ofan equivalent level ofsafety under Part 11 and Section 333 ofthe Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act and Section 333 ofthe 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 ofthe UAS involved. An analysis of these different criteria demonstrates that the eBee operated without an airworthiness certificate, under the conditions proposed in that exemption, will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. A proprietary risk assessment for operations with theeBee,which demonstratesthat assertion, is also beingsubmitted tothe FAA as partofthis application. Shawnee requests the FAA treat the eBee risk assessment as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and not include this document in the public docket. 14 C.F.R. § 61.3: Requirements for certificates, ratings and authorizations 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b); 61.133(a): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; Pilot in Command; Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations The regulation provides that no person may serve as a required pilot flight crewmember ofa civil aircraft ofthe United States, unless that person: (1) Has a pilot certificate or special purpose pilot authorization issued under this part in that person's physical possession or readily accessible in the aircraft when exercising the privileges of that pilot certificateorauthorization. However, whenthe aircraft is operatedwithin a foreign country, a pilot license
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### (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. Given the safety features ofthe eBee and the fact that the missions are pre-programmed and monitored in real-time with a specific flight management software (eMotion), SenseFiy proposes that operators of the eBee should not be required to hold a commercial pilot certification. Instead, operators should be required to: Have a sport or recreational pilot license (at least) and have successfully passed a manufacturer's training program for the eBee. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness This regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. Should the exemption be granted allowing commercial operation ofthe eBee without an airworthiness certificate, no standard will exist for airworthiness of the eBee. Given the size of the aircraft and the previous airworthiness assessments given to the eBee, among others:

• New Mexico State University: https://newscenter.nmsu.edu/Articles/view/10208/nmsu-uas-flighttest-center-conducts-ebee-airworthiness-assessment

• USACE New Orleans, who coordinated with the Department ofArmy and the FAA to obtain all authorizations required in order to operate the eBee UAS for levee system monitoring, documentation ofconstruction progress, and extensive oblique photography ofUSACE structures & activities An equivalent level ofsafety will be achieved by insuring compliance with the SenseFiy manuals prior to each flight. 14 CFR § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes The regulation provides that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closerthan 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the aircraft will be operating at a maximum of400 feet AGL, the eBee cannot comply with this requirement. 401 WashingtonStreet PO Box 1836 Paducah, Kentucky42002-1836 (270) 443-7600 104 South4•h Street PO Box 125 Vienna, Illinois 62995-0125 (618) 658-6065 Fax (618) 658-9190 901 NorthDuQuoinStreet PO Drawer 130 Benton,Illinois 62812-0130 (618) 439-9447

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The equivalent level ofsafetywill be achieved becausetheeBee will onlyfly over private propertywith the permission ofthe landowner. The operatorwill define before every flight a workingarea radius and a flight areaceiling, preventingthe eBee to go beyond the flight area. The landownerand the personswho may be on the ground in theflight areawill be briefed oftheexpected route offlight and the associated risks to persons and property on the ground. Due to the small size ofthe eBee and the material with which the eBee is built, the hazard to persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures is not comparable to manned aircraft and should be considered in grantingthe exemption. Moreover, the aircraftwill not be operated overcongested areas norover anyopen-airassemblyofpersons. The aircraft will be operated at an altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions The regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under day-VFR conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first pointofintended landingand tofly afterthatfor at least 30 minutes. Given the area of operation for the eBee, Shawnee believes that an equivalent level of safety is already achieved with the specific procedure preventing the eBee to accept a take-offorder is the battery level is below a given value. Moreover, SenseFiy has integrated "low" and "critical" battery level warnings and implemented a "return to Home" (and "Go Land") actions in these situations. 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401- 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations The regulation provides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with Parts 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 91.409 require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7" after maintenance and inspection. Section 91.409(a)(2) requires an annual inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. Section 91.417(a) requires the owneror operator to keep records showing certain maintenance work that has been accomplished by certificated mechanics, under Part 43, or licensed pilots and records ofapproval ofthe aircraft for return to service. ShawneeproposesthatthemaintenanceoftheeBeewill be accomplished by theowner/operatoraccording tothe maintenance manual, provided by SenseFiy. Shawnee requeststhe FAA treattheeBee maintenance manual as proprietary under 14 C.F.R. 11.35(b) and not include this document in the public docket. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the eBee is small in size, it is not a complex 401 Washington Street PO Box 1836 Paducah, Kentucky42002-1836 (270) 443-7600 104 South4<h Street PO Box 125 Vienna, Illinois 62995-0125 (618) 658-6065 Fax (618) 658-9190 901 NorthDuQuoinStreet PO Drawer 130 Benton, Illinois62812-0130 (618) 439-9447

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### mechanical device, it will carry no external payload, and it will operate only in restricted predetermined areas. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and is best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition and to ensure an equivalent level of safety. Finally, before every flight, theeBee runs automatically a sequence ofpre-flight tests to make sure thatevery sensorand every critical part is running properly. Ifa problem is detected, the eBee will not be able to be switched-on and a messageerroris displayed on the main screen oftheflight managementsoftware.The operatorcan then refer to the maintenance manual to troubleshoot this issue. Several parts of the eBee are easily interchangeable (propellers, wings), which allows the operator to make sure the wings and propulsion system are always airworthy when a mission is initiated.

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