February 1, 2016 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations, M-30 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor 

Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Re: Exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act 

of 2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Subsection (f) of 

49 U.S.C. § 44701, and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 , Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. seeks an 

exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) listed below and discussed in 

Attachment A to allow it to operate two different small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS): 

• DJI Phantom Inspire 1 

• DJI Phantom 3. 

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. is a successful civil engineering consulting firm located 

in northeast Illinois that provides professional engineering services to public and private clients. 

CBBEL plans to use the sUAS for aerial inspection and documentation services for its projects 

located in the states of Illinois and Indiana. The services include aerial surveys and mapping, 

inspections, vegetation surveys, wildlife surveys and obtaining still photographs, video and 

other data collected via onboard sensors. 

Though the sUAS may safely be operated by one person, flight operations performed pursuant 

to this exemption will consist of at least two people: pilot in command (PIC) and visual observer. 

The PIC is responsible for direct and safe operations of the sUAS, monitoring its status and 

flight dynamics while maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) and keeping the flight within the 

manufacture's specifications. The observer will be responsible for monitoring the airspace for 

other aircraft and hazards, advising the PIC before and during flight of all observed risks, and 

monitoring the controlled operating area. 

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. is applying for exemptions for drones, which includes 

the "blanket" Certificate of Authorization (COA) that allows flights anywhere in the country 

except restricted airspace. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. will comply with FAA 

procedures. Before operations we will obtain a COA from the Air Traffic Organization to 

operations above 200-feet AGL, will conduct operations during daytime Visual Flight Rules 

(VFR) within Class G airspace, stay within the 1 mile flight visibility statue, and stay clear of 

clouds to provide safety. 
Christopher B. Burke, PhD, PE, D.WRE, Dist.M.ASCE 

President 

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. 

9575 W. Higgins Road 

Rosemont, IL 60018 

Ph: 847-823-0500 

Fax: 84 7-823-0520 

Exemptions Requested 

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. requests exemptions from the following regulations: 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 , Subpart H; 

14 C.F.R. Part 27; 

14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b); 

14 C.F.R. § 45.27(a); 

14 C.F.R. § 91.7; 

14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2); 

14 C.F.R. § 91 .103; 

14 C.F.R. § 61 .113(a), (b); 

14 C.F.R. § 61 .133(a); 

14 C.F.R. § 61 .101 ; 

14 C.F.R. § 91 .109(a); 

14 C.F.R. § 91 .119(c); 

14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 

14 C.F.R. § 91.151; 

14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a)(b); 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a); 

14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1); 

14 C.F.R. § 91.409(a)(2); and 

14 C.F.R. § 91.417(a)(b). 
required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary 

is required to determine which types of sUAS do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or 

the public, or pose a threat to national security in light of the following : 

• The sUAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; 

• Operation of the sUAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and 

• Operation of the sUAS within visual line of sight of the operator. 

Reform Act § 333(a)(1 ). If the Secretary determines that such vehicles "may operate safely 

in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe 

operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system." /d. §333(c). 

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This 

statutory authority, by its terms, includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under 

§401 01 of the Act, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness 

certificate and those regulations requiring commercial pilots to operate aircraft in commercial 

service: 

subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any of sections 44702-44716 of this title if the 

Administrator finds the exemption is in the public interest. 

The grant of the requested exemption is in the public interest based on the clear direction in 

Section 333 of the Reform Act; the additional authority in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; 

the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations; and the significant 

public benefit, including enhanced safety and cost savings associated with transitioning to sUAS 

for aerial surveys, mapping and inspections. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. therefore 

respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay. 

Supporting Discussion 

Airworthiness of the sUAS 

Airworthiness of sUAS systems is an important element of this exemption application. The 

manufacturers of prominent sUAS systems believe their products meet or exceed 

airworthiness and safety requirements based on the following : 

• Manufacturers have stated in their own exemption requests that numerous public 

agencies within the US currently operate their models without limitations (pursuant to 

a public agency exemption format) 

• UAS operations in Canada since 2008 have been operating under that country's 

regulations without incident. 

• Current sUAS systems are equipped with fail-safe, redundant automated features 

which enhance or simplify take-off and landing operatiqns along with a 'return 

home' feature that is controlled by GPS/GLONASS should loss of operator 

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the PIC during operation of the sUAS. In the event of any malfunction, the sUAS will undergo all 

maintenance required by the manufacturer and undergo flight testing before recommencing 

commercial operations. 

Proposed Operations and Requirements 

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. intends to use the sUAS that weigh significantly less than 

the 55 pound upper weight limit for the purpose of the following commercial operations: 

• Aerial still and/or video photography of existing and/or proposed project sites for 

and/or marketing purposes 

• Aerial surveys and mapping of land for development or feasibility studies and reports 

• Aerial surveys for photogrammetry and topographic mapping 

• Aerial inspection for hydrologic, hydraulic and flooding studies or reports • Aerial inspection and documentation of its projects • Inspection of private and public infrastructure such as bridges, towers, etc. • Inspection of wetland, wetland banks and surveys of wildlife 

All of the sUAS operations will occur under tightly controlled conditions on public or privately 

owned land at the owner's request and consent, solely during daylight hours, and at altitudes 

well below that which would pose a risk to other aircraft. The operations will take place in areas 

away from people, crowds and airports. Moreover, due to the nature and purpose of the 

operations along with the data collection requirements, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. 

anticipates that it will fly the sUAS at relatively low altitudes and speeds. The potential risk of 

interference with another aircraft is therefore minimal. 

Grant of the exemptions to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. will be subject to the 

conditions listed in Attachment 8, which are based upon the operating conditions required 

by the FAA's previous grants of exemptions. 

In terms of the specific aircraft Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. will use for its 

operations, all are characterized by a high degree of pre- programmed control and various 

built-in technical capabilities that limit the potential for operation outside of the conditions set 

forth in Attachment B. They were also designed with internal functional and safety features 

to assist the operator in safe and reliable operation. With pre-programmed flights and 

manual control, operators can easily maintain separation from manned aircraft operations 

and avoid other hazards. In the controlled environment under the operations conditions in 

Attachment 8, operations will remain within visual line-of-sight (VLOS) and below 400 feet 

AGL. In addition, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. will obtain a Certificate of Waiver 

or Authorization from the FAA Air Traffic Organization to address airspace requirements 

and provide notification by a Notice to Airman (NOT AM). 
In addition, the PIC will complete an appropriate training course that will familiarize the PIC 

with the operations and limitations of each sUAS. Training will also include discussions on 

the basic fundamentals of sUAS aerodynamics and technical limitations, as well as the more 

general topics of weather, the National Airspace System, and the legal and regulatory 

framework. 

UAS in the Public Interest 

The use of a sUAS instead of conventional fixed wing or rotary aircraft offers a safety benefit 

and will achieve an enhanced level of safety as mandated under Section 333. Approval of 

· this exemption request will benefit the public interest by allowing safer and more cost-efficient 

information for Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. and ultimately the public. 

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd.'s use of sUAS for its intended operations believes it 

further benefits its clients and the public as data collection by conventional means using 

manned aircraft involve heavy aerial aircraft that must travel from nearby airports to the 

operational location, carrying significant amounts of combustible fuel, and a multi- person 

crew. The nature of intended surveying and inspection operations magnify the dangers of 

using conventional aircraft, as they may have to fly in unconventional operations under FAA 

waivers and at low altitudes in populated and developed areas. Aerial inspection and analysis 

by traditional manned aircraft is also often times impractical because the required altitudes 

for safe flight can reduce the operative visibility below levels necessary to obtain meaningful 

data. 

The use of sUAS for proposed operations offer a safer, more economical and efficient means 

of data collection. sUAS targeted for operations weigh significantly less than the 55 pound 

limit and are physically carried by operating personnel to the survey or subject site. This 

feature alone reduces the risk to people and infrastructure on the ground or other proximate 

aircraft. In the case of public infrastructure inspections, if a more detailed inspection is 

warranted, operators or planners can use the preliminary sUAS collected data to target areas 

of concern without putting inspectors at risk in hazardous conditions. 

National security risks are minimized as such: 

• The size, load carrying capacity and speed of sUAS operations pose minimal 

potential for security issues 

• The sUAS carries no passengers, explosives or flammable materials 

• The sUAS is pre-programmed to limit its flight envelope to outside critical air-side 

restrictions based on published Airport Layout and/or Avigation Easement Plan(s) 

• Other security concerns are mitigated by the requirement of certificated pilots' 

screening by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 

The grant of this exemption is in the public interest based on the direction of Section 333, the 

level of safety of the proposed operations, and the potential cost savings realized by the use 

of sUAS in private and public infrastructure inspection and improvement projects. 

Accordingly, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. respectfully requests that the FAA grant 

the requested exemption without delay. 
Sincerely, 

Chr~~WRE, Dist.M.ASCE 

President 
• 14 C.F.R. Part 21 Subpart H - Airworthiness Certificates 

o Establishes: The procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness 

certificates as required by 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a)(1) 

Given the small size of the UA and the safeguards that will be taken as outlined below, 

an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of 

safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the FMRA with consideration "of the size, weight, 

speed. Operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the 

particular UAS". 

• 14 C.F.R Part 27- Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft 

o Establishes: The procedural requirements for airworthiness certification of normal 

category rotorcraft 

To the extent the DJI Inspire 1 and DJI Phantom 3 would otherwise require certification 

under Part 27, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. seeks an exemption from Part 27's 

airworthiness standards for the same reasons identified in the request for exemption from 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 , Subpart H. 

• 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b) & § 45.27(a)- Aircraft Marking and Identification Requirements 

o When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number 

is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or 

provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near 

each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches 

nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited," "restricted." "light-sport,", 

"experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. 

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. will ensure compliance with§ 45.29(f) to meet the 

intent of the regulation by displaying the registration number in the largest practicable 

lettering. 

• 14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a)- Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

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

The PIC will conduct daily pre post flight inspections in accordance with manufactures 

maintenance manual(s) and guidance. During flight the PIC will adhere to § 91 .7(b) and 

abort air operations immediately upon identification of an in-flight emergency or other 

unsafe condition. By complying with procedures outlined by the manufacturer, an 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved. 

• 14 C.F.R § 91.9(b)(2)- Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements 
• 14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action 

o Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all 

available information concerning the flight including information contained in the 

FAA-approved Flight Manual on board the aircraft. 

The sUAS will not have a Flight Manual on board. The PIC will take all actions including 

reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft 

performance data before initiation of flight. Under these circumstances, the FAA has 

stated that no exemption is required. An exemption is requested to the extent that FAAapproved Flight Manual is required. 

• 14 C.F .R. § 61.113(a)(b) and § 61.133(a)(1 )(ii) and§ 61.101 -Recreational, Private and 

Commercial Pilot Privilege and Limitations 

o 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this 

section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command 

of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property fro compensation or hire; nor 

may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft. 

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an 

aircraft in connection with any business or employment. 

o 14 C.F.R § 61.133: (a) Privileges- (1) General. A person who holds a commercial 

pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft - (ii) For compensation 

or hire, provided the person is qualified in accordance with this park and with the 

applicable parts of this chapter that apply to the operation. 

o 14 C.F.R. § 61.101: (a) A person who holds a recreational pilot certificate may not 

act as pilot in command of an aircraft: 

• For compensation or hire; 

• In furtherance of a business; 

UA operations will employ a PIC who holds, either an airline transport, commercial, 

private, recreational or sport pilot certificate of any category or class. The PIC will hold a 

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver's license issued by a state, 

the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, possession, or the Federal government. 

The PIC will also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 C.F.R. § 61 .56 in an 

aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 

• 14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a)- Flight Instruction 

o No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being 

used for flight instructions unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. 

By design, UASs and remotely piloted aircraft do not have fully functional dual controls. 

Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with 
o Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft 

below the following altitudes: (b) Over any congested area of a city, town, or 

settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet 

above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft, (c) 

Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except 

over open water or sparsely populated areas. IN those cases, the aircraft may not 

be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. (d) 

Helicopters, powered parachutes, and weight-shift-control aircraft. If the operation 

is conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface- (1) helicopter 

may be operated at less than the minimums prescribed in paragraph (b) or (c) of 

this section, provided each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes 

and altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. 

Commercial UAS operations will be conducted at or below the maximum altitude authorize 

by CO A. Given the size, weight and lack of fuel; combined with operation limitations listed 

below, the operation will be conducted with a greater level of safety than exists with 

current manned aviation operations. 

• 14 C.F.R. § 91 .121- Altimeter Settings 

o Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level 

of that aircraft. As the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when 

operating ... 

UASs are equipped with Global Positioning System (GPS), which provides altitude and 

gee-location data to the operator without utilizing an altimeter. Due to the fact, an 

exemption is required. GPS are precise within a few feet and combined with fail-safes and 

a visual observer the operation will meet an equivalent level of safety. 

• 14 C.F .R. § 91.151 (a) - Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

o No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless 

(considering wind and forecast conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first 

point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed- (1) during the day, 

to fly after that at least 30 minutes; 

The regulation is written based on the capabilities of a traditional aircraft, which have flight 

times of several hours or greater; therefore, with the majority of the UAS which have flight 

times of only 1 hour or less, this regulation would effectively deny the ability of the air vehicle 

to operate. The PIC will achieve an equivalent level of safety by complying with all 

manufacture guidelines. 
The UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 30 lbs and is operated without onboard pilot. 

Therefore there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to 

display them on the UAS. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these 

documents at the ground flight control point where the pilot flying the UAS will have 

immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the UAS. The FAA has 

issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. 

• 14 C.F.R § 91.405(a), § 91.407(a)(1 ), § 91.409(a)(2) and§ 91 .417(a) & (b)- Maintenance 

Inspections 

o § 91.405(a) States: Each owner or operator of an aircraft (a) Shall have that aircraft 

inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required 

inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies 

repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter. 

o § 91.407(a)(1) States: (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone 

maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding , or alterations unless (1) It has 

been approved for return to service by a person authorize under 42.7 of this 

chapter. 

o § 91.409(a)(2) States: (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 (2) An inspection for issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance 

with part 21 of this chapter. No inspection performed under paragraph (b) of this 

section may be substituted for any inspection required by this paragraph unless it 

is performed by a person authorized to perform annual inspections and is entered 

as an "annual" inspection in the required maintenance records. 

o § 91.417(a) & (b) States: (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: (paragraph 1 (i-iii), 

2 (i-vi)); (b) the owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods 

prescribed: (paragraphs 1-3). 

The PIC will conduct Pre/Post flight inspections and maintenance in accordance 

with the manufacturer's guidance as stated in the operations manual. If 

maintenance is required, the PIC will conduct a dedicated test flight will be 

conducted to ensure safety before resuming commercial operations. All 

inspections, maintenance and alterations will be documented and maintained in a 

record. These actions will meet the intent of the regulations from which exemption 

is being requested and lead to an equivalent level safety. 
2. The sUAS shall not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 100 mph or no more than the 

maximum permissible operating speed required by the manufacturer, whichever is less. 

3. Above Ground Level ("AGL") altitude shall be restricted to 400 feet, as indicated by the 

procedures specified in the GOM. All altitudes reported to Air Traffic Control ("ATC") shall 

be in feetAGL. 

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("PIC") and visual observer at all times. The PIC must use human vision unaid

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device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA- issued medical 

certificate. 

s. All operations must utilize a 

visual observer. The visual observer may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC maintains VLOS capability. The observer and PIC 

must be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC must be designated before the 

flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. 

6. Any and all additional requirements identified in the exemption grant by the FAA shall be 

added to this Operating Restrictions and Limitations list. 

7. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the sUAS to confirm that it is in a condition for safe 

flight. The PIC shall not operate the aircraft if the inspection reveals a condition that affects 

the safe operation of the sUAS until the necessary maintenance has been performed and 

the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station ("GCS") 

shall be included in the preflight in

spection. All maintenance and alternations must be 

properly documented in the aircraft records. 

8. Any sUAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the sUAS operation 

or flight characteristics (e.g., replacem

ent of a flight critical component) must undergo a 

functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in 

the sUAS aircraft records of the flight. 

9. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. must follow the manufacturer's sUAS 

aircraft/component maintenance, ov

erhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit 

requirements, with particular attention to flight critical components that may not be 

addressed in the manufacturer's manuals. 

10. Christopher 

B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. shall carry out the sUAS maintenance, inspections, 

and record keeping requirements. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations must be noted 

in the aircraft logbook, including total flight hours, description of work accomplished, and the 

signature of the authorized sUAS technician returning the sUAS to service. 

11. The PIC must hold either a airline transport, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. 

The 

PIC must hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid 

U.S. driver's license 

issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a procession, or the 

Federal government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

14 C.F.R. § 61 .56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 
consenting individuals, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the 

surface in the event of a sUAS failure or emergency. 

14. Operating of the sUAS may be conducted at distances less than 500 feet from participating 

persons, vessels, vehicles or structures that perform an essential function in connection 

with these special purpose operations. Operations closer than 500 feet from the PIC, visual 

observer, operator trainees, and essential persons, are permitted when operationally 

necessary; but never so close as to present an undue hazard. 

15. Operations of the sUAS may be conducted at distances less than 500 feet from vessels, 

vehicles or structures so long as the owner/controller grants such permission and the 

operation closer to these objects presents no safety hazard to nonparticipating persons or 

property. 

16. Operation of the sUAS must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures. 

17. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the sUAS must return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered. 

18. The sUAS must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 

19. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. shall obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO} 

issued Certificate of Waiver of Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operation. This 

COA will also require the filing of the NOT AM not more than 72 hours in advance, but not 

less than 12 hours prior to the operation. 

20. All aircraft operated in accordance with the requested exemption must be identified by 

serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Subpart C. Markings shall be as 

large as practicable. 

21. Each sUAS must comply with all manufacturer System and Safety Bulletins. 

22. The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the sUAS must comply 

with Federal Communication (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements. 

23. The documents required under 14 C.F.R. § 91 .9 and § 91 .203 shall be available to the 

operator at the Ground Control Station of the sUAS any time the aircraft is operating . These 

documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official 

upon request. 

24. The sUAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and 

activities at all times (including, without limitation, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, 

parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.). 
geographic center of an airport as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart 

unless permission has been obtained from the local control tower or, in the case of a nontowered airport, written notice has been provided to the airport's management, and the 

operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the grant of this 

exemption. 

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operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions ("VMC"). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.