Jeffrey Ingersoll, Jr. 3211 King Richard Court Seffner, FL 33584 813.732.7911 jingersolljr@msn.com I am submitting my request for a Section 333 Exemption in order to allow myself as pilot in command, and a visual observer to perform aerial site investigations and data collections for various mining, environmental and geological applications. With the emerging technologies in th e UAS industry and my interest in hobby participation several of my colleagues have asked if I can integrate my knowledge and abilities into a business that will allow me to provide them with high quality information that may be difficult, or impossible fo r people to obtain. I am asking for exemptions in the following areas: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H Until the need arises, I don’t believe that my UAS falls under a category to need an airworthiness certificate. As rules and regulations change and the nee d arises I will be happy to provide for inspection to the FAA at any time. 14 C.F.R. Part 61 Certification: Pilots, Light Instructors, and Ground Instructors Though I am a licensed pilot, certificate # 3805613, I do not currently have a valid medical cert ificate. I will be happy to provide one if necessary as I can schedule and complete the physical during the review period. 14 C.F.R. Part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules
 .103(b)(2) – Preflight actions Due to the rather simple nature of my drone preflight inspection is rather easy. LED indicators specify the state of charge for both the drone battery and the remote. Once the battery is inserted in the drone and the power button is turned on compass calibration is achieved by rotating the drone 360 d egrees on two axis. Wi - Fi connection is achieved and confirmed by any Wi - Fi capable video monitor or computer. At this point flight parameters can be programmed in such as areas of interests, waypoints, and maximum altitude above ground (400ft).
 .105 – F light crewmembers at stations Flights will originate and terminate at the same location making flight crews unnecessary. In the event of repeat flights from the same, or alternate locations on the same day batteries can be easily charged and replace by th e PIC.
 .109 – Flight instruction An electronic version of flight training is included with the drone so the PIC can acclimate themselves with the controller and the drones’ capabilities. In addition, there are several areas that I am able toaccess close to my home that would keep me 500 feet or more from pedestrians and traffic that would

allow me to further build my skills with the drone.
 .119 – Minimum safe altitudes Though most of the requests for performance that I have had put me in very remote unpop ulated areas I have every intention of paying close attention to local laws and rulings in regards to safe altitudes and distances if jobs require me to operate in areas closer to homes or roads. Safety and privacy are paramount.  .121 – Altimeter settings My drone does not use altimeter settings that are based on barometric pressure, rater they are based on gps and reference above ground level. The sensors are state of the art and accurate to within about a half meter accuracy with a programmable “do not exceed” ceiling.
 .151 – Fuel requirements for flights in VFR conditions In a perfect setting with no wind the battery for the drone has the capability to maintain flight for about 25 minutes. In addition, it will only be operated in visual line of sight conditions as specified by standards.
 .405 – Maintenance required Maintenance is minimal and because of the simple quad -copter design there are redundancies built in to the platform. In the event of a failure the drone will compensate for the loss and be controllable in order to safely land and allow for diagnosis and repair.
 .407 – Operation after maintenance Once repairs have been made a test flight is easily accomplished in a safe area away from populations to ensure that all systems are operating effectively.
 .409 – Inspections Inspections will be completed prior to every flight by the PIC. When the drone is activated it is fairly simple to identify whether it is operating to normal standards or not. In the event of a failure repairs are easily made a nd the inspection repeated until the drone will be able to operate normally.
 .417 – Maintenance records Typical aircraft are required to be maintained on a specific maintenance schedule to insure the safety of passengers. Drones are much different in that failure that occur are typically immediately evident and repair can be accomplished without endangering anyone. Records will be kept for maintenance; however, they will not need to be the same as would be required for passenger aircraft. In closing, it would be beneficial to approve my exemption for use of my drone. My intent is to use it as a tool to cover more ground than people can, or that people can’t either due to safety or access. In the end it will allow myself and my clients to gather informat ion that can make positive impacts on ourworkplaces, or our world depending on the assignment. From inspecting areas that may be dangerous

to humans, to cataloging species and numbers for environmental impacts, the drone will help simplify and improve how we act and interact with our planet.