### 1 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREM ENTS OF

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJI Phantom 3 UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
PUR SUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Submitted on July 2 0 , 2015

VIDSBYDRONE,LLC. Attn. DON GARLAND 5004 Kirkland Ct Plano,. TX 75093

214

- 725

- 2588

gmandad54@gmail.com

### 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

G LOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

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SUMMARY

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INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER

................................ .............................. ....... 4

BACKGROUND................................................................................................................... ....4

BASIS FOR PET ITION............................................................................................................5

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER...............................................................................6

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 1 4 C.F.R. FROM WHICH VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.

SEEKS EXEMPTION...................................................................................................7

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. SEEKS AND THE REASON VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. SEEKS THE RELIEF.......... ...........................................................................................................10

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’S REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE

PUBLIC INTEREST ..............................................13

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY.......................................................................................................16

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FED ERAL REGISTER................. 27

ANY ADDITIONAL INFO RMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT

DON GARLAND’S REQUEST.............................................................. 2 8

CONCLUSION................................................................................................................

........ 2 8

APPENDICES.......................................................................................................3 0

### 3 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot In Com mand

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section

333

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteoro logical Conditions

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VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

### 5 SUMMARY

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial vi deo and photography of real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. provides i ts clients with photography and video services of properties and buildings for the purpos e of advertising and promotion. The objective of VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. is aerial operations to provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting:



### • Residential Construction



### • Real

- estate marketing



### • Resort property marketing

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 3 UAS

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Airc raft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electron ic tablet or smart phone system . The DJI Phantom 3 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC., pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regula tions (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially

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operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in the National Airspace S ystem (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).
In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating are a associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. operation of DJI Phantom 3 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.
Accordingly, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

V IDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs usi ng the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will document and maintain all maintenance
records for the DJI Phantom 3 U AS.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and
limitations: Pilot in command , is requested by VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemptio n, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures and situations where emergency first responders are in the

area.

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VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is in an airworthy c ondition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. He will utilize the preflight instructions provided by DJI to ensure airworthiness checks prior to each flight.
VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will not have a typical ba rometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks
from the UAS to the GCS for active mo nitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.
Additionally, V IDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b),
entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions . VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 14.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of cont act is:

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. ATTN: Don Garland 5004 Kirkland Ct Plano, TX 75093 214

- 725

- 2588
gmandad54@gmail.com

B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption.
1. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b).
Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command , subsections
(a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:


### (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in c ommand (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may

### 8 that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.


### (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection
with any business or employment if

— 

### (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and



### (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7 (a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following:


### (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121.
Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:
(a) 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

-- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

--



### (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100
nautical miles of the aircraft;


### (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this s ection, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or


### (i) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. VIDSBY DRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection

(b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

5. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Re quirement Of Section 91.405(a).

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or
operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between

r equired inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

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6. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or

alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following:
(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive
maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1 ) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this
chapter[.]
7. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections
91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following:

(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

-- 

### (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has bee n approved for return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or


### (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance
with part 21 of this chapter.
8. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a)
And 91.417(b).

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following:
(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the followi ng records for the periods specified in paragraph (b)

of this section:
(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records
of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

-- 

### (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work
performed; and


### (ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and



### (i) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for

return to service.

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(2) Records containing the following information:



### (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each

roto r. 

### (i) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller,
rotor, and appliance. 

### (iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are
required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.


### (iv) The current inspecti on status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.


### (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives
inc luding, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.


### (i) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of th is chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.


### (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:


### (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of th is section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.


### (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and

transferred with the aircraft at the time the ai rcraft is sold.


### (3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for

return to service.



### C. The Extent Of Relief VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks And The Reason VIDSBYDRONE,

LLC. Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks And The Reason VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks
Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).
Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and lim itations: Pilot in command , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well

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as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, t o conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire.
This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.
As set forth more fully below, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that an equ ivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either
the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures and situations where emergen cy first responders are in the

area.

Further, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Extent Of Relief VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks And The Reason VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.
Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).
Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the exten t required to allow VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. to determine that the DJI Phantom 3 UASs is in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual, Mon thly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual).
VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircra ft is in condition for safe flight, as stated in the
conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks And The Reason VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.

Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.
Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control s tation (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air

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traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight.
Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply wit h the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensu res that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of
the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks And The Reason VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.

S eeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAS during daylight hours in visual

meteo rological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 14.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAS will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. proposes to

c onduct pursuant to this Petition.
Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS operating documents, and VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will safely operate the b attery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 14.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming no rmal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks And The Reason VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS does not require airworthiness certificates. A s set forth more fully below, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will use trained technicians to perform maintenance,
alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, VIDSBYDRONE, L LC.

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will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS.

D. The Reasons Why Granting VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Request Would Be In The Public Interest;

That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.
Granting the present Petition wi ll further the public interest by allowing VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of real estate, and landscape over

certain areas of the United States.
Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS wi ll decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UASswill be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAS is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 3 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.
Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Phantom 3 UAs does not require an airport to takeoff or land . Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS.
Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly
benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air

and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the c abin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately
20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS, while reducing the carbon footprin t of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAS is propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.
By using the DJI Phantom 3 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life a nd property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the D JI Phantom 3 UAS (weighing 6 pounds 7.5 ounces maximum gross weight with lengths 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for

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collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared t o the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Will
Benefit The Economy.
In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of t he DJI Phantom 3 UAS will allow United States based companies, like VIDSBYDRONE, LLC., to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) r egulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAS is one such technology that not only allows

com panies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.
By operating the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, companies such as VIDSBYDRONE, LLC., can remain

compe titive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

4. There A re No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for many years, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement and permission to videotape/p hotograph as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safe ty, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Meets The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (F MRA) Section 333. In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14

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C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.
Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard t o users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:



### (a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the dat e of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guid

ance required by section 334 of this Act.


### (b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determination under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

-- 

### (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size , weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and



### (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).



### (c) Requirements for Safe O peration.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of theDJI Phantom 3 UAS; 

### (b) the pilot certification req uirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Demonstrates Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAS does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose

a threat to n ational security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS

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The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is listed as Appendix A.

ii. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A

comp lete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is provided at pages 12

- 16 and 45

- 50 o f the DJI Phantom 3 User Manuals

iii. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS is Designed For Automatic Return To Home Poin t Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 3 UAs does not reacquire control link da ta from the GCS, the UAS will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAS will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.
A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the D JI Phantom 3 UAS i s set forth at pages 13 through
15 attached hereto as Appendix B

. iv. The DJI Phantom 3 GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 GCS and flight control software is provide d at pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual. DJI Phantom 3 User

Manuals i s attached hereto as Appendix B

.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 UAS is Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer. Don Garland will be the only person to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS.
Additionally, a safety observer will assist in flights.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating

Limitations.

In seek ing this exemption, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. proposes to commercially operate DJI Phantom 3 UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:



### 1. Oper ations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations

### 17 of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant.



### 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the
purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAS may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.



### 4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by A TC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.



### 5. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specif ied on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.



### 6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.



### 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the
VLOS requirement as lo ng as the PIC always maintains VLOS
capability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer hi s or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating
documents.



### 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and
avoiding other air tra ffic and other ground based obstacles/ obstructions and is not permitted to
operate the camera or other instruments.



### 9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take

### 18 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 d ocuments to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upo n which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating
documents.

10. P rior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenanc e has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly
documented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement 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 aircraft

records.

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12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents.



### 13. The operator must follow the UAS m anufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance,
overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.



### 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintena nce, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to servi ce.



### 15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer
Safety Bulletins.



### 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action
taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.



### 17. The PI C must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

class medical certificate.



### 18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours mus t be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. Du ring training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.11 9.

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19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.



### 20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a
current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of ag reement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request.



### 21. The UA may not be operated less than 400 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.



### 22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre

- determin ed location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.



### 23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in
accordance with the operating documents.



### 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.



### 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72

hours in adv ance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.



### 26. All aircraft ope rated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number,

### 21 registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practica ble.



### 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.



### 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.



### 29. The UA mus t remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations

and activities at all times.



### 30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.



### 1. Flight operations must be conducted at least 400 feet from all nonpartic ipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels,
vehicles, and structures unless:



### a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons

from the UA and/or debris in the eve nt of an
accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 400 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately a nd/or;



### b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and d etermined that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

### 22 c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).



### 32. All operations shall be conducted over private or control led

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be

conducted.



### 33. Any incident, accident, or flight operat ion that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of 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 Safet y Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.



### 2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a)
And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that the equivalent level of safety e stablished by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate th e DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption,including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures. Considering VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s proposed area of operations, and t he operating limitations set
forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s specific proposed flight operations.
The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064,
11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11 153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has

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demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 3 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.
Specifically, the PIC m ust have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).
As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtaine d in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulat ions would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:
In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a

manner co nsistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time m ay be

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included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required
fl ight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will ensure saf e operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent with
the e xemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not
Adversely Affect Safety.

The equival ent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every flight, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as s tated in the conditions and limitations

herein.
Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 1106 4, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not
Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of saf ety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude
information of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio
communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active m onitoring of
the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s operation

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of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of
safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Th e altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment
installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically
established by the UASs at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 9 1.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065,
11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b)
Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical sp ecifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 U AS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 14.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at
least 4.5 minutes.
Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Further more, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 3 UAS provides audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAS experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximat ely 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will descend and land automatically.
Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affecte d when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreove r, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 111 09, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157,
11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

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In se eking this exemption, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be me t because VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Aerial Operat ions Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will document and maintain all maintenance
records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS.
Since the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the op erating documents, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy o f the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual is attached hereto as Appendix B

. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the

met hods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.
Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log.
Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 9 1.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered.
In consideration of VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS , VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,
11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11 157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC . requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aeria l video and photography

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over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to natio nal security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescr ibe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design
features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:
If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller b ecause of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain suc h safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C .F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Leading Edge’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to

that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a),
91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

• A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From W hich
VIDSBYDRONE, LLC Seeks Exemption:

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

A Brief Description Of T he Nature Of The Exemption VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Seeks:

This exemption will permit VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. to commercially operate an Unmanned

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Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain

areas of the United States.

• Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s
Request.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to det ermine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC.’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.
FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements fo r considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail ab ove, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. will operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. seeks an exempti on pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aer ial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the publ ic, by allowing VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit VIDSBYDRONE. LLC. to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Respectfully submitted on J uly 20 , 2015

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. Attn. DON GARLAND

### 29 5004 Kirkland Ct. Plano, TX 75093

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gmandad54@gmail.com

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Appendices :

A

– DJI Phantom 3 T echnical Specifications

APPENDIX

– A

DJI Phantom 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VIDSBYDRONE, LLC. only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground br eaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set dista nce. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)



### 2.2 DJI Inspire 1



### 2.2.1 Aircraft



### 2.2.1.1 Model

– Phantom 3



### 2.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 1280 grams



### 2.2.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GP S Mode)

– Vertical: +/

- 10cm; Horizontal:
+/

- 1m 

### 2.2.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Yaw: 200 0 /s 

### 2.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle

- 35 0 

### 2.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s



### 2.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 3m/s



### 2.2.1.8 Max Speed

– 16m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT RECOMMENDED)



### 2.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 6000m



### 2.2.1.10 Max Flight T ime

– Approximately 23 minutes



### 2.2.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510



### 2.2.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345


### 2.2.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C)

### 31 2.2.1.15 Dimensions

– 17 1⁄4” x 17 3⁄4” x 12”



### 2.2.2 Gimbal



### 2.2.2.1 Model

– ZENMUSE X3



### 2.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Moti on: 11W



### 2.2.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA


### 2.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

- ±0.03 0 

### 2.2.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable 

### 2.2.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 90 0 to +30 0 ; Pan: ±320 0 

### 2.2.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

- 125 0 to 45 0 ; Pan: ±330 0 

### 2.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitch: 1 20 0 /s; Pan: 180 0 /s



### 2.2.3 Camera



### 2.2.3.1 Name

– Sony EXMOR



### 2.2.3.2 Model

– 12.4M Pixel



### 2.2.3.3 Total Pixels

– 12.4M



### 2.2.3.4 Effective Pixels

– 12.76M



### 2.2.3.5 Image Max Size

– 4000x3000



### 2.2.3.6 ISO Range

– 100

- 3200 

### 2.2.3.7 Field of View

- 94 0 

### 2.2.3.8 CMOS

– Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”



### 2.2.3.9 HD Video Recording

– UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24 /25, 3840x2160p24/25/30; FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60; HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 

### 2.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range

- 32 0 F

- 104 0 F (0 0 C

- 40 0 C)



### 2.2.4 Transmitter



### 2.2.4.1 Name

– C1



### 2.2.4.2 Operating Frequency

– 5.728

- 5.850GHz; 2.400

- 2.483GHz



### 2.2.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstr ucted)

– 2000m



### 2.2.4.4 Output Power

– 9W 

### 2.2.4.5 Operating Temperature Range

- 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C) 

### 2.2.4.6 Battery

– 600mAh LiPo 2S

### 32 Appendix B

.

DJI Phantom 3 user Manual.

( http://download.dji

- innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf )