**Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81**

Exemption petition under SEC 333 Your name and mailing address. You may include other contact inform ation such as a fax num ber, telephone num

ber, or email address;
Name: Thomas Sikora Address: PO BOX 1113 / 31 NW 2nd Street Stevenson WA 98648 Phone: 503

- 866

- 2645 Em ail: info@sikoraphotography.com **The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an**
**exem ption;**  Petition for Exemption under Sec 333 **The extent of relief yo u seek and the reason you seek the relief;**  Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private property.
I a m an owner of a well established photography/videography studio based in the Pacific Northwest. I am petitioning for an exem ption to provide commercial services to our clients where aerial photography or videography is of essence. My most common project requests are: monitoring fish rehabilitation areas, prom otional videos for yacht
com panies and real estate offices, tourism pro moti onal material as well as wedding m ovies. I would like to accept payment for my services involving the commercial use of my UAS. **How your request would benefit the public as a whole;** My request benefits the public as a whole by providing important services , vital to environm ental protection, such as the Forest Service rehabilitation programs as well as providing other businesses with an opportunity to grow their brand, such as yacht companies and r eal estate offices. Our nature based short film s are meant to raise the general awareness of the natural beauty and the need for environmentalprotection of our public lands.

**Reasons why the exem ption would not adversely affect safety, or**  **how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to**  **the exi sting rule;** 
I a m an experienced UAS operator, I have studied in depth the FAA regulations and I understand the im portance of the safety measures regarding FAA regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for
exem ption of Sec 333 while not putting Air S afety in any risk. I have an extensive training in GPS systems. When flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximu m altitude of 150 feet and and
ma intaining the aircraft always in the line of sight. I have general knowledge of the safety of the aviation systems and it is always my prerogative to keep the UAS away from traffic areas, crowded public spaces, airports, public events. Most of my projects involve uninhabited and open spaces. I Intend to always fly in GPS safe mode. My UAS is we ll lit up and always maintained. I use only m odern factory built state of the art equipm ent that has been well tested. My UAS has a ‘return hom e’ feature, which automatically brings the aircraft home when battery levels drop to 20% and a signal goes off at 30%. I also use First Person View system to help the visual positioning of the craft. During each flight I make sure the GPS tracking is on and I monitor all of the system status gauges prior to and in

- flight carefully.
DJI Phantom 3 Advanced is a well te sted and m odern UAS, has a
num ber of safety built

- in features. I upgrade the factory firmware regularly as needed, I clean and inspect the craft before and after every flight.

**I intend to follow these suggested safety regulations** • Always keep aircraft i n sight and under control. • Always keeppeople and pets at least 25 feet away when the battery is connected. •

Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times. • Always use fully charged batteries. • Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. • Always remove batteries before disassem bly. • Always keep moving parts clean. • Always keep aircraft dry. • Always let parts cool after use before touching. • Always remove batteries after use. • Always have a first aid kit with

me

. • Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. **A summary we can publish in the Federal Register Federal Register**

**—** I, Thomas Sikora, am seeking an exemption of the FAA’s Sec 333 rules that does not allow the use of an Unmanned Aircraft to be used for Com me rcial purposes in regards to National Airspace Safety. I am petitioning for an exem

ption to provide a co mmercial service to my clients and companies who wish to obtain aerial photos and videos for prom otional purposes including real estate listings, yach t sales, fish habitat restoration projects and for general use as a marketing tool for businesses. I understand the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for
exem ption of Sec 333 whi le not putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. W hen flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying at a
ma xim um altitude of 150 feet and flying m ostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. My gene ral knowledge of the aviation safety systems a s well as the GPS systems would be used to ensure the outm ost public safety. I would not be flying near disaster areas, sporting events, or high traffic areas including airports. I appreciate the FAA’s conside ration of this petition for exem ption. **Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request;** I a m fully aware of the pre flight safety checks and procedures

im plicated in the operation of DJI Phantom 3. I intend to only fly i n non populated, residential or rural areas and stay clear of all utility lines etc. I intend to be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and to only fly the unm anned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions.
I un derstand and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PIC’s and will be the only operator under this exemption. **General Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend to Follow** • Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause m om entary loss of control. • Always operate your m odel in open spaces away from full

- size veh icles, traffic and people. • Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipm ent (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.). • Always avoid water exposure to all equipm ent not specifically designed and protect ed for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics. • Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries. • Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. • Always use fully charged batteries. • Always keep transmitter powered on while air craft is powered. • Always remove batteries before disassem bly • Always keep moving parts clean. • Always keep parts dry. • Always let parts cool after use before touching. • Always remove batteries after use. • Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. • Never touch moving parts. **If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, you must state the reason.** On rare occasions, such as docum enting weddings or other events I

would like to use the UAS outside of the United States.