UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, OC 

Regulalory Docket No.------

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE/STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS 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 OJIInspire 1, 

Phantom 2 and 3, lOR Solo, and Yuneec Typhoon Q500 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. 

PURSUANT TO SECTION >33 OF 

THE FAA MODERNIZATION ANO REFORM ACT OF 2012 

(PUBUC LAW 112-95) 

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Submitted on May 30, 2015 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE INC./ 

STEPHEN W ROBERn 

11 S 112"' AVE NE 1#$28 

ST PETERSBURG, Ft 33716 

(727)643-9064 

~~y iQbl1l @o~.com 
CLOSSARYOF 

ASBREV!ATIONS .... 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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SUMMAAY............... ... . .... .......................... .... ................................... .,,,,_,,, .............. 4 

INTROOUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PennoNER ·-·· ....... -4 

BACKGROUND ....•••...•.•.•.......•••••.•• _ .. •• 

BASIS FOH PETITION ...... ............................................................................. ,,. ........................... 5 

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER 7 

THE SPECIAC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R FROM WHICH 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI SEEKS EXEMPTION -····-······-··· 8 

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI SEEKS AND THE REASON STEPHEN W ROBERTI SEEKS THE REUEF .... 11 

THE REASONS WHY GRANTINC 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI REOUEST WOU~O BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST ............................. 15 

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT AOVERSEL Y 

AFFECT SAFETY ........................ . .•........................•.•• .. . ................................ 19 

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER.. .. ... ........................... 32 

ANY ADOmONAI. INFORMATION. VIEWS. OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABlE TO 

SUPPORT 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI •.... .32 

CONCLUSION ............. . ···-·········-····· 33 

Altaehments 

explanation... . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . •. .. ... ... . .. . . . .. . . .. ... .. . • .. .. .. .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . , .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. . . .. . .. . . 3.e 

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AGL 

AOI 

ATC 

ATO 

AV 

CFR 

COA 

FAA 

FAR 

GCS 

GPS 

1.01. 

NAS 

NOT AM 

PIC 

Seclioo333 

so 

SOP 

UAV 

UAS 

VFR 

VLOS 

VMC 

VTOl 

GLOSSARY Of A!!BRE\IIATIONS 

N>ove Ground L.e.et 

Area of Interest 

Air T roffic Control 

M Traffic Organization 

Acool Vehicle 

Code of Fe<leral Regulations 

CMifica!e ofFederaiAviadon A<lnwllstmlion 

Federal Avwauon Regulation 

Ground- Control S~tiOn 

GJob31 Posiboni.ng System 

Loss of Ltnk 

NabOn<ll Airsp3Ce Systom 

Notice to Airman 

Pilot In Command 

FAA Mod and RelormActof2012 (F'MRA) Seclioo333 

$3-fety Obscr\lef 

Standard Opcrotonv Procedures 

Unm~nned A1rcratt Vehicle 

Untn<lnned Aircraft System 

Visual Flight Rules 

VJ$u<l) line or Site 

Vrsual Meteorological Condrtions 

Ve<tical Tal<eoft ond l.&nd"'9 

SUMMARY 

5 STAR PROPERTV RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI seeks excmpbOn from the 

requirements ol 14 C.F.R §§ 61 .113(a) & (C). 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b). 9\AOS(o). 91.407(a)( 1), 

91 409(aJ(1) & (a)(2). ond 91 417(a) & {b). to operate an Unmanned Alrcran System P<lrsuant to 

Sect<>n 333 of 1~ FAA Modem..atX>n and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). Th,. cxempto:>n woR permit 

5 STAR PROPERTV RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI to ooeraiC an Unmanned Aircraft 

System (UAS) for tne commcrcal purpose d ccnd"'*'9 aerial Wloo and phologr.lj>loy of 

COOS!IIJCtion-. ..,., escate. and bnc!scape - ...-areas of 1nc tklited Statos. 

INTRQOUCTlON ANQ INTEREST§ Of THE PETITIONER 

5 STAR PROPERTY RCSOURCE, INC/ STCPHEN W ROBERTI provides htt clients with expertise 

and knowled~ 1n bu•lding restoration, inspections and real es~te sales 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI has thousands of hour$ fty>ng OXI)Onenc&. He has over 

10 yea.s rectea-y expenenoe in a1 aspecu of aenal Vdeo and ptoooog...,.,y. In 3ddibon. 

he <S ave'"""' d lhe Unoled Slil:ed Amry seMIIg ,_ ol hoS IDtK of duty as a Flight-on AH60 

Black~ UK-11-. •ncf Ct!-<17 C and 0 ~ The~ci S STAR PROPERTY 

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RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI and his ....-.at opetadons lo 10 ptOYJde high quality 

imaging for a vanety of comme<dol. pubiOc. Md rcsidcnti3l ...,._ ~ targe!JI>g' 

Reol-fl- mo<l<cong 

ConstnJCbOn OttCs before and aftet 

Appraisal$ 

Motion Picture Fllm,ng 

• Aer.al acqut~ition' for l'lspections: of pubic and private $b'uctures. 

Bulllnng ·~ opetabOn$ 

8ACKGROUND 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems. QJ! fOSR.ire 1. Phantom 2 & 3. 30R SolO !l!ld yuneec Typhoon 0500 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI seel<s an exemption to operate 

OJI systems for compensatiOn 0t hlt'e within the NAS. The OJIInsplro 1, Phantom 2 & 3, 30~ Solo 

and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 ate ver1JCQI takeoff and l.;mcfing (VTOL) Unmonned Altcroft (UA) with a 

Gtout1d Control Station (GCS) ullhzing electronic tablet or smart phone syslem$ 

The OJIInsp~re 1 has a mmcimum gross wc.ght of approxima!eJy 1 pounds. with a length of 17 inche$ 

-· wodlll of 18inches -· heoght of 10 inches-· maxinun speed of III'P<O><ma:ely 30 kno<s. 

OJI Ptlantorn 2 liaS a maxinun gross wo.ghl of approm..te!Y 3 poundS. w!>ile hav1l1g a letlgth of 16 

inches Width of 16 indleS, heigM of 8 oncnes. and a ma>rimum ~of appn>xomale!Y 29 knols 

OJI Pl\antom 3 h3s a maximum gross wetgh.t of6 pounds 7.5 ounces a length of 17.3 inches., Width 

of 17,7 inches. he-Ight of 11 81nches. ~nd a max•mum speed fappro~te y 30 knob. 

30R Solo has a maxtmum gross wulght of 3.3 poond$, 3.9 pound$ with GoPto and Solo Gimbal, a 

length of 18tnctles. a width of 18 Inches, hoight of 10 mches. and a maximum speed of approximatety 

43 48 knots. 

The Vunccc Typhoon 050 hasa mOXJmum g<osswe.glltol7 pound$, a length of ITmclles. w"!th of 

17 onc:~>es. he;ght o110 .ncnes. and a """'""""'soeed o1 app<Ounatety 30 

The 0JIInspee 1, P- 2 & 3 ancl Yuneec TyphOOn 0500 are equoppe<j With four ma;n - · 

dtN<ln by l.ithium Poljmef t>ane<y - elednc mocors 

The OJI Inspire 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R SOlO and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UAS will be operated 

by S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI and wil be registered In 

oeoo«tance with 49 U.SC 44103. Rogistrotion o1 Allctaft, as weR as 14 C.F.R Part 47. AifCitJh 

RtJg1st~tion, and m~uk ed in accordonee wi'ttl 14 C.F.R. Part 45, ldOnllficatJon and Rcg;straOOn 

Marlong. 
I!ASIS FOR PETITlON 

P....,.,..., 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W R99£RTI. pursuont fo !he 

prov,.o0ns or the Fe<letol Aviolion R011ulotcns (1• C.F R. § 11.61) and tho FM Moclemizabcx> and 

Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Spectal Rules f« CorrlJfn UntMnncd AJrcraff Systems. 

hereby pebtJons the Admini"Stftftot to eommcroolly operate the OJt tn84)1re 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 

30R Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs in ll>e NaOO<>al Altspooe System (NAS), and lor an 

exemption from the req1liremcnts or 14 C.F.R §§ 61113(a) & (b). 91 7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b). 

91 405(a), 91.407(a)(1 ), 91.409(a)(1) & (aX2l. and 91.417(a) & (b), 

In COtl$1001'abon of the speed, weight, S&ZO. and hrnited operating area aSSOCiated wi:h the unmanned 

utnf\ and its operafion. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

opero;.on DJt tnsp<e 1, DJI Pl>anrom 2 & 3. 30R Solo and Yuneee T~ Q500 UASs meeiS !he 

oonditionS o1 FMAA Sedion 333 -"" lhefelote. will no< require 1111 -. ~ on 

--14 C F.R. Pat! 21. Subp<lrt H 

Acclo<dlngly, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI requests retief ffotn 

Sectoons 91.405(a). 91.407(0)(1), G1 409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91 417(a) & (b). os these sections set 

fotth tequifcmcnts for rnolimer\3noe that only t:~pply to 3ircc;;tt with an aitwol'thiness c:ertlficate. 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. / S'rEPHEN W ROBERTI submits th0111lo requ.,icd rc~el 

is proper Since an equivalent k:vCI of $01ety wdl be ensured. 5 STAn PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC 

I STEPHEN W ROBERTI w11l use •)(perienccd personnel Of tech.n.c:iant to perform maintenanc&, 

o.n.erations. or preventive ma1ntenance on the UASs us.ng me methods. toc:hnlques. and pracOces 

p<OSCnbed "' the operating doaJments (Le, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI lnspore 1, OJ! 

Pl>an- 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yuneec T~ 0500 UASs lnslruciiOn Manual) F-5 

STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI d doaJmenl and .....,falfl ol 

mointenonc:e rec:octls lot !he OJIInspn 1, DJI Phan:crn 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yur-.; T~ Q500 

UASs 

Rehel from certlin requirements ol Sec110n 61.113(a) and (b), enulle<l Prlvoto po/01 {J(fVoieges and 

l<milalions: Pilot in command,"' IC<lU0$1ed by 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. / ST!;PHEN 

W ROBERTI to the extent necessary to ~now D P11ot in Command (PIC) with $ignificant e.xpcticnce 

In the field of UAVs who h$$ demonstrated. by ll'lt!eting minimum flight· hour and currency 

requirements. that the PIC tS able to safely operate the OJ I Inspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 3DR Solo 

end Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UAS$ in a manner con~t with this exemption. 110cluding evasive and 

emergency maneuv«s: and malnt:lln.ng appropnaiC distanoes: hom l)e()ple, vessels. vetucle'S and 

structures 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN WROBERTI-<*llrom Se<:Oon 91 7(a), 

nlled CM1 an;:ra!J . because tile OJIInspire 1, OJI PhantOm 2 & 3, 30R Solo and 

Y Ufleec TyphOOn 0500 UASs do not K!qUII'O ~ airMQtthiness certrf!CI!Ite In OCCOf'd,ance with 14 C F R 

Part 21, Subpart H. As such, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

submits that he will ensure lhe OJI ln$9ire 1. OJI Pnantom 2 & 3. 30R S<Mo ond Yuneec Typhoon 

0500 UASs are in an a1f'WOrthy condition, pnot to every ftight, by determining ttlat the UASs arc in 

comph;;mce with the operating documents (i e., Monlh1y Maintenenee t.og. and DJI lnspcm 1, OJI 

Phonlom 2 & 3, 3DR Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASstnslruCilOn ManU<!!), aM that the aircta~ 

3tO in a condition for s..ne flighl 

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5 STAR PllOPERTY RESOURCE INC I STEPHEN W ROBERn alsO- on ex"'""""" from 

lhe teq........,..,IS ol Sedion 91 121. en1>11ed A.timcter Se1tJn9$. H one OJI lnspoe I. DJI Inspire 1, 

OJI Pllantom 2 & 3. 30R Solo ond YutMMIC Typhoon 0500 UAS W1l 1>01 ~ o typical barometnC 

albn'!Gtor onboard However, albtude anfom\abOn of the 0Jlln$pil'e 1. OJI P'tlamom 2 & 3, 3DA. Soto 

ond Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs wiU be provided to the PIC vi<> Glot>ol PQO<boning Sysoem (GPS) 

equipmen' and racf.o communications telemeby datllink., which clown linkS ftom the UA to the GCS 

for .:~ewe monitoring of the flight path. This mtitude information, eombiMd with 5 STAR PI'{OPERTY 

RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI's operation of lhO OJI InSPire I , DJI Phanlom 2 & 3, 

30R Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs within visual tine of saght. at Of below 400 feet AGL, wil 

01'1$UIC a level of safety equiva*ent to Section 91121. 

AddoiiOnally, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERn see!<• an exemplion 

from one requirements of Secbon 9 1 151(b). enblled l'ut!l requitomMI$1or lf,ghl., VFR c:ooditions 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERn - lllal safety wil not be 

af!Ode<l t>yoperalion of the DJI lnspre 1. OJI Phant<>m2 & 3, 3DR Solo andy......., Typhoon 0500 

UASo <IUnng dayfoght hours in VISual meleooologX:al oond-.s (VMC) under .......,lligM 1\lle$ (VFR). 

with cnoogh battery power to fly (Of a tot3J durobOn of approxi'nately 1 ~ minutes to the first potnt of 

anrcnded landing and. assum•ng normal cruising speed. to fty after that for at Seast Sminutes. 

In aooe<dancc wilh 14 C.F.R § 11 81, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI provides the foiiOWV"'Q information in suppon of its petition tor exemption: 

A. Name And Address Of The Podtkmer. 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

115 112"AVE NE .a28, ST PEIERSBURG FL 33716 

8. Tho S-ifoc Sections 0114 C.F.R. From Which 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I 

STEPHEN W ROBERTI Soek$ Exemption. 

1. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERn Seeks 

Exemption From The Roquintmonts Of Section 61.113(1) And (b). 

Scclion 61.113, entitled Pnvaoe pilot privileges and limilotions· Pllo4 "' """"""nd. 

sut>sec<ioos (a) and (b) - lho-. "'-....nt part 

(a) No per.;on who hOlds a pnvate polo! CC1ilicate rtll1'f "" .. a polo! in comtnal1d ( PIC) 

of an ..,aa~t lhal is canying _,.. 0< property fot oompensabon « """: nor rtll1'f 

that pe<Son. for oompe.- or h~e. act as PIC of an aktra!t 

(b) A private pitot may. for compen$3b0n or hire, act .tlS PIC of on oircratt m ooonectJon 

with any busmcss 0t emplOyment ,,_ 

(1) The- ftighl is only incu:lcnlal 10 lhot business or emplOyment: and 

(2} The asrcraft doeS not C<)IT)' p:tS.SoOngcrs or property fat compensabOn or hire. 

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2. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W R08ERTT Seeks 

Exemption From Tho Requirements Of Section 91.7(a). 

~ 91.7, enolled C/viioittrol! auworth~ subSeCtion (a) Slates the lollow>ng: 

(;) No person may operate a CIVIl 81tc:raft unless it is in an airworthy eondrtion. 

3. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. / STEPHEN W ROBERTI Seeks 

Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. 

Section 91. 121. entitled Altimeter $cltings, subsection {e), states tho following. '" rt 

(a) Each person opcorung an aii'Cf'aft sh3JI mainta., the c:ru~ OUUde or fligh~ level 

ol that allOO!ll. as lhe case moy be. by relet"""" 10 an oldmlie< 111at os set. wt1en 

oper.>Ong-

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSl, 10-

{i) The current repotted atbmctcr setting of "' smtlon 1Jong tno route and within 

100 naut1cat m1les of the aircraft; 

{ii) If there it no 'btion wrttun th~ area prescribed In paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this 

section, the curren1 reported altimeter settJng of 4n appropriate available 

statJOn. or 

(ii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped wrth a raclio. the elevation of the 

depattute airport 0< an-allime:er selling-before 

departure 

4- 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. / STEPHEN W ROBERTTS..ks 

Exemption From Tr.. Requirements Of Section 91.151(b). 

Sect1on 91.151, entitled Fuel l'fQUJtemenrs for ffJght in VFR condJtiOn$, subsection 

(b). otDtes tne following; 

(b) No person mDy b6f}1n a fl1gltl m a rotorr:raft under VFR condtllons unless 

(considering wind lind foroc:JSI wc~thcr conditions) there ;, onough fuel to fly to the 

rrn point of inrendod /8tldlfl9 ond, ossumir>g normal C11J101f>9 speed. to fly ofter !hal lot 

at Jea$1 20 17W)Utc$.. 

S. S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. / STEPHEN W ROBeRTI SHks 

EJcemption From The RequiRment Of~ 91.~5(1). 

Sccbon 91.405, entitled M•inl<lnancc roqvin>d. S<>b,__ (a). otates the~- Each 

owner or operacor of en alrcruft-

(a) Shall have that aircraft Inspected as prescribed in subpt.lfl e of this part and shall 

between required inspoct;ons. except as provided in patagroph (c:) of this section, have 

discrepancies repa.lrod U# prescribed in part 43 of th1~ chol)lcrf_) 

6. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC,/ STEPHEN W ROBERTI Seeks 

Exemption From Tho Roqui!rements Of ~n 9'1..401(•)(1) 

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Section 91.407, entitled Operation aff(Jr maitttcntmec, preventive maintenance, rebuildi(){J, 

or alteration, subsection (a){1 ), states tho foiiO'Mng: 

(a) No person may operate <:~:ny aircraft that ~s. u ndergone maintenance, l)(c>ventive 

maintenance. rcbuiJding, or alteraDon unless-

(1} u has been apptoved for return to service by a person authorized under§ 43.7 

ot this chapte~ J 

7. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI Seeks 

Exemption From The Requirements Of sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2). 

Sec1ion 91.409, enti11ed Inspections. subsect>On (a). slates the following: 

(a) Ex capt as ptovided in parag~ph (c) of 1ttfs section. no person may operate an 

;nrctaft unless. within the preceding 12 calendar l'l"KMlths. it has had -

( 1) An annuaJ Inspection in accordance with part 43 of tnis chapter and has been 

~pprovcd for rcwm to service by a person authorized by§ 43.7 of this chapter, ot 

(2) An inspection for the issu.ance of an airworthiness certffi~te in aocordance with 

part 21 of this chapter 

8. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, tNC.I STEPHEN W ROBERTI Seeks 

Exemption From The Rcqvircmcnts Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). 

Section 91 417, entitled Maintenance records~ subsectior.s (a} ~nd {b). state the fo!lowinr 

(a) Excepl for wofl< perf0fl11ed in accordance wilh §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each 

regrSiet'ed owner or operator shan keep the foHowing records tor the periods spccif!Cd 

111 paragraph {b) of this section: 

( 1) ~ccords of the maintenance. preventive ~nntcnance. and alteratioo and 

reoords of the 100-houf, annual progressive, and other requifed ot appfoved 

mspeCbOO~. as <:tppropri3te, for each aircraft (induding the airframe) and each 

engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The feoocdS must include-

(i) A description (or referenoe to data acceptable to the Administr"a.tof) of ttte 

work performed; a.nd 

(ii} The date ot comp1et10n of the work pertormc-d: and 

(io} The signature and cel1lfJCate number of the person approving the aircrafi 

for retutn to service. 

{2) Records oontaining the !onowing infoonation: 

(i) The to£31 time in servK;e of the airlrome, each engine, eaCh propeller, and 

each rotor 

{ii) The current status olltfe-timited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, 

rolot, and appliance. 

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(111) The time since last overhaul of D items 1Mtallcd on the aircraft whk:h are 

required to be ovemauled on a $peCified o>ne basis 

(IY) The curntnt onspection $ta1IJ$ ol 11M> aitcraft. lllCWng lhe tme since lhe 

loJst inspectJon reqUired by the inspcc:bOC'I program under wh.c:h the aircraft 

and its appha.nces are maintain<.·<:!. 

(v) The cutretll $t3WS of applicable airwoohlnus dircctwes (AD) and satcty 

dnal-les ~for each, the-ol comp6ance, ,.. ~ Ot safety 

directive ntJmbet and revtSion d3te It the AO Ot Qfetj <fl'ecbve 1t1votves 

recurring actiOn, the time .and csatc when the next actiOn iS requ1red 

(vi) Copm of tile fo<ms p<esct1bed by§ 43 9(d) of this clloptet for cacll m•Jor 

ar.erotion 10 111e a.mame""" curt«1lly inStalled engres, ..,._, p<ope!iefo, 

-~· (b) Tne owner or opctotor shall ret.:sin tho fo!J()wlog records for the periods presa ibod 

(1) The record• opcafled in parog111ph (a)(1) of IIIIa &eCtion shoO be reta~ned until 

lhe wort is repoa1ed e< supet'Sedod by od1er wort et lot 1 year after the"""" is 

petformed 

(2) Tho record• opecihod In P"rtlill1lPh (a)(2) of this S<!cboo shall be retained and 

cr.ant:erred with the aircraft at the brne the airctBft il sold. 

(3) A isl of delecU 1\onished 10 a regiSiered owner Ot .,..,.., ..-§ 43.11 at 

1t11s ChQIJter shall be rmained until the dC1eds are repa~red and the a1rcraft tS 

;:~pproved for retum to service. 

C. The Extent Of ReliefS STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

Seeks And Tho R~son S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

Seeks The Relief. 

1. Extont Of Relief SSTAR PROPERTY RESOURCE,INC. /STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

Sect<. And The Reaton 6 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI Seeks R•llof From section i1.113(a) AM (b). 

Ret;er from Sed>on 61.113(a) onc1 (b) entJIIed Privale {lfiOl ptlvioges ana~ Pial., 

command, is reque-sted to the extent necessary to allow a PIC hOlding ~ pnvat~ Ptlot or higher level 

certificate, as woll ott 3 cortP.nt lind vo::»bd .Dtrmnn modic.al ecrtifieoto. and whO haS met oertam night· 

hour and currency rttqultetnents. to condud the proposed UAS fltghl operGOOns for compensation or 

hire 

Thos ref;ef is requested sonce 1t>e imot.aiiOOs se< forti\ on SecOOt> 61 113(a) and (b) statettoata pr;va,. 

pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of Qo ~ircraft 111 connection Wltn Oily business 01' 

emptoyment it {1) The fhgnt is only incidental to that business or employment: aniS (2) The :uretott 

dOC$ not carry passengers or property for compensaoon Ot h1re 

As set fOttll more Uy belOW, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

submitS that an eqUNalent revet or safety will be maintained blalu30 no Pte W111 bo ~lowed to 

OPQfatc the OJI Inspiro 1,0JI PMntom 2 UAS, 30A Solo or OJI Pl\ontom 3 UAS untoss that PIC haa 

met oertain flight-hour 3nd currency requirementS. demonstrating then the PIC 1$ able to sarc-ty 

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- eilher the OJI '-1, OJI PIIMtom 2. 30R $tJIO « OJI PhaniOm ~ UAS on a manner 

c:onsosll!niWIIh 111e operonons ~ os deSCribe<! on lhis . indudoong evasive and 

emergency maneuvers, as Vlttll as matntlill"'.ng appropri3te distances from people. vessels. vehdes 

ond SO'Uet\.lres. 

Further. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. / STEPHEN W ROBERTI wbm~s that all flights of 

OJI Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 2 & . 30R $tJIO and Yuneoc TyphOOn 0500 UASs, conducted by the 

PIC pursuant to lhe grant ollh$ Pc~toon . (1) will be inoiden!al to 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. 

INC I STE;PHEN W ROBERTI bu$ne$$; and (2) will not carry po.....,gers or property for 

compensation ot hire 

2. Extent Of Rertef $STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

Seelcs And The Renon 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI Seeks Relief From Seetion 91.7(a). 

Ret.ef from Section 91 .7(a) entJUed CMI alfCrollailworthiTes.s, IS requested to lhe extent requ .. d to 

IIIIOW 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI to <ldermC1e ll>ot lhe OJI 

lnsl)lre 1, OJI Phontom 2 & 3, 30R Solo :w1d Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs ore in airWOrthy condition 

pnot to r.yvery flight by ensunng that tho UAS is in comphance with tho operabng Ckleumcnts (Le., the 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI Aenol Operation• Mallual. 

Monthly Maintenance Log, and OJIInapire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 3DR Solo and Yunccc Typhoon 

0500 UASs Instruction Manual}. 

S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI -· lllC requested reO.f 

bee3U$e the DJllnspsf~ 1, OJI PhontOm 2 & 3, 30R Sob and Yune.c Typhoon 0500 UASs do not 

requore on aioworl!une<s o:et!>lieate In acooordanOe wilh 14 C.F.R Pal121. Subpart H.~. 5 

STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI Wll ensure that the DJJ Jnspire 1, 

OJI Phantom 2 & 3. 3DR $tJIO and Yunee<: Typhoon 0500 UI\Ss 

"'"In _,y condition based 

upon its compr"'nce With lhe ope<ao<>g documents (ic .. Monll>ly ....,,.,.....,., log. and OJI ln$po<e 

'· OJI Phantocn 2 & 3. 30R Solo •nd Yunccc Typhoon QSOO UASs InstruCtion Manual) poor to every 

flight. and 1\Jrtncr, determine that the aircroft. Dre in condition for safe Right. as stated 11'1 tho conditions 

and limitations below. 

3. Extent Of ReliefS STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

Se<>ko And The Reason 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. / STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI 5eekS ReUef From Soction 91.121. 

Rehel from Section 91.121 , en-AI!Jmcler >etlif19S, may be requ•red to allow lloghtopetai>OnS of 

ChO OJIInsp.re 1, OJJ ~nom 2 & 3. 30R Solo and Yuneee Typhoon 0500 UASs • ..tid\ ut:iiu 3 

ba«>metric: pnn.sure ..,_, GPS eq-l and a radio axnrnurucabOn$ lelemelry da!a IIIli< 10 

<fowMnl< atilx!e inlonnaliln from the UA 10 lhe PIC at lhe ground c:ontrol$lalJOn (GCS). SR:e lhe 

FAA reqwes that any altitude mf<><mobOn concerning UAS opc<alion$ be oeporte<J to rurl13ffic conln:ll 

(ATC) "' feet above ground level (AGL). 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W 

ROSERTI seeks the reqvested relief bcco:use ttle OJIInspiro 1. OJI Ph~ntom 2 & 3. 30R Soto and 

Yunoec Typhoon 0500 UASs Olbmotor m3y bEt> set on the grovnd to zero feet AGL. rather than the 

local barometric pressure or field SJil•lude. before each night. 

Considering the ~d altitude of the proposed operations, reliel from 14 CFR 91 121 •s sought to 

the extent necessary to c:ompty w1th the ttppficable condrtiOM\ and limitations stated below. k, more 

ruly set forth heretn, an cquivalo•t- of safety will be main!a>lled ••nee the DJI Lnspore 1, DJI 

Poge 10of25 
Pharuom2 & 3. 3DR Soloanc!Yu"'* Typhoon 0500UASoare eqUIIli>Od Wllh a baromeuicpressure 

sensor and GPS equopment. wlloch auiOfTlalleally ensures 111at • ground - pressyre setting d be 

-hcd poor 10 eac:ll fl1gn~ an<l provides 1l1e PIC -.rilh aMucle "'"""'"liOn olllle UA on 1l1eup dosplay of !he GCS. 

4. Extent Of Relief$ STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERT1 

SeekS And Tile Reason 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHENW 

ROBERTI Seeks Rollo! From Section 91.151(b). 

Relief from Section 91 t51{b) enuuea Fuol rcqwrements for flight i1 VFR condrtlons, rs requested to 

th<l oxt01>t required to alow flights ol the~ powe<ed OJIInsporo 1. OJI Phontom 2 & 3. 3DR 

Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs outing daytoght nours in visual meleorolcgcai c:ondrtions 

(VMC). uncle< lrisuol ifoght rules (VFR). 1o< a!Oial d..,tion ol15 minu1H oo lho li'sl pcont o1 inteOOed 

loncting and. assunong normal - opeed. 00 fly 3fter 1l1at lo< • - 5 """""'" 5 STAR 

PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROOERTt seeks d>e---""""""' w«nout 

an exempbOO from Sectoon 91.151(b). d>e flil;ht time duratoonof the batlery powered OJIInspire 1, 

OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yune«: Typhoon 0500 UASs .,.. se""rety conslroin the 

proCIICOiity of any aeriol Yicleo or 81>11 photo lbght opemtioos tllot 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, 

INC. / STEPHEN W ROBERn proi)O$<$ 10 conduct pursuant to tllis PetibO<l. 

Slgnrficantty, as set forth below, the technical speciflcahons of the OJ I Inspire 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 

30R Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs operating documents, ond 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE. JI>IC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI ptopesed operating limillltions, ensure !Mt 5 STAR 

PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. / STEPHCN W ROBERn will solely-the battery powe<ed 

OJIInspre 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3. 3DR Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs dunng dayliglu hOurs 

on 'OIISUOf meteorological oondoions (VMC). under vosua1 tlight rules (VFR). ,.,., enough battery power 

oo fty lor a """'duration of 15 """"oes ., the li'sl point ct 01!ended landong ond. assoming nonnat 

cruosong speed, to fly altM tllatlor at least 5 m01utes 

5. Extent Of Relief 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

Se<>ko And Tile Reason S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI Seeks Relief From Se<:tiono 91.40S(a), 9U<l7(o)(1), 91MI9(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(o) & (b) only apply to 

aoteroft witll on oirwoo1h01e$$ c:erbfocato, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W 

R06ERn reques!S rcioellmm tllese Secliono becauso !he OJI lnspore 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R 

Solo 3nd Yuneec TyphOOn 0500 UASs do not roquire ~s oe<tifioalfi Ao set lcrtl> more 

'""'- OJ! 1._., 1, DJI Phanlom 2 4 3. 30R Solo_, Yuneee T~ 0500 UASs meet the 

- of FMRA Section 333 1o< oper31>0t1 wotnout an ainooortt\inoss c:en.fioate. Ao::otdingly. 5 

STAll PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI Wll use Jralneo tecllni:i:ms 1D 

patform tna~ntcnanoe, att:ero6ons, or preventive maintenance on 1he UASs us•ng the methods 

techniques. and practices pre'""'bed in the UAS operating document$ (to . tile 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERn Aeriol Operatoons Manual, Monthly Maontenancc log, 

and OJI Inspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3. 30R SOk> and Yufleec Typhoon QSOO UASs Instruction 

Monual), Furthetmo<o, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI will 

document and ma.ntain all mttinto:Ninee record$ fo( tho DJI Inspire 1, OJt Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo 

~nd Vuneoc Typhoon QSOO UASs. 

Page II of25 
D. The Reaaons Why G~ntlng S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI Roqucst Would Be In T"hc- Public tn1eroat That I$, How tt Would Benefit The 

PubliC As A Whole. 

Gmnlin9 the present Pe!d>on wdl fvOhe< the public intereot by allowing 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE INC. I STEPHEN W ROSERn to safely, e!lioeo:ty, and economoeoly pcrfoon 301101 

Wleo and phclography of~ ..res. realestmt. and landscape ON...- areas of 1t1e 

United States 

Ackfrtionally, usc of the OJI Inspire 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yurw:ce Typhoon 0500 

UASs will decrease oongeslion of lhe NAS. reduce pollution. and ptovlde slgnlbnt ben.cfrts to the 

economy. Notably. llle benefns ol5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

proposed op«abOn olthe DJIInspro 1. DJI Pl>ontom 2 & 3. 30R Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 

UASs Wlll be tealozed wil!loul wnploc:allng any privacy I$$UCS. 

1. The Public Wdl Benefit From Ooerctued congestion Of Thtt NAS. 

OJI Inspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yuncoe Typhoon 0500 UASs attt battC'ry powered 

Qnd serve M a s.afa. efficient, o:md economical ltcm<:~tlve to lhe manned aif'Q'all trS<httonany utilb:ed 

to obtlll"' aerial im;,geoy By red~g the amount of manned a:~rcraft needed to pertonn aerial 

acquisitions. sn excmpbOtl allowing the usc o( a OJ I Inspire 1, OJI Ph3ntom 2 & 3. 30R Solo ~nd 

Yuneec T~ 0500 UASs would te<1uce the amount of mantled ainn~"' thO NAS. reduce nocse 

and •• as...,. as inc:reaM tne sai'ety of life ~nd propesty in the a.r and on the grcund. 

Furthermore. by reducing the number or manned aircraft ocero.ting in the NAS, c:ongesOon aound 

airport$ cause<! tly arriving ~nd cf.C~I'bng aJtCraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 2 

& 3. 3DR Solo and YuncecTyphoon Q500 UASs do oot requ•rc an alrporttobkooff or land. Likewi$8, 

a reduction of manned aircroft conducting aerial video and phorography m•ssions would result 1n 

fewer aorctaft lhal must be handle<l by air ttoffic: <XMlll'OI ~unng the ground. mkeofl, departure. anival, 

-landong ~)~lases ol flight-· 

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The OJIInspi.re 1. 

OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R SoJa and Yuneec Typhoon QSOO UASs 

Conducting aetial acquisitions wi'lh tt'Kt OJIInspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo ;,nd Yunooe 

Typhoon 0500 UAS$. ins1ead of manned 3ircraft, wzll greotty benebt the public by drastacatly re<fucing 

!he leYeJs o1 .. and no;.., polution gM>etated during ln>dotlanal aeri31 YKleo 8n<1 $lJII pllotograpny 

light-· By us01g ~power and elednc ,_._the DJllnspire 1, DJI Pl>an1Dm 2 & 3 

3DR Solo and Yuneec T~ 0500 UAS produce no a• poluliorl. ond oO lhe ,_ .uoie 

environmentally conscious a1temat1vc to the cabin class. six cyinder •nrcmal combuStJOO engine 

aircraft that are typically utilize<! for aerial video and pllotogroplly, wllile burning approximately 20. 

30 gallons per hour of leaded av•ation fuel. The OJI Phantom 2 and OJI Phantom 3 UAs, wtlite 

reducing the caf1)0n footprint of aenal acquisitions, al$0 c-liminGtes noise pollution, as lhe UAs are 

propeled by battery powered elcc:tnc motors., rather th;)n an intemal combuStiOn cmg.ne 

By us.ng ll1e OJ I Inspire 1, DJJ """"-2 & 3, 30R Solo andy.....,., T~ 0500 UAS to pedotm 

aerial """"'""""'"' the subS...,tial risl< to Ide and propesty "' lhe air and on ll1e ground wl1oCil os 

usually a'SSOC•ated with trachtion.:.l manned ati'CI'aft flight opor~oons, will be substanlfo:lfly reducad or 

completely ehmin~tcd. As1de from the IQCk of flight cretrN members klcated onbOard the a•rcmft, the 

OJI ln•ptro 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3. 3DR SolO and Yuneec Typhoon 0~0 UASs(we;gh;ng 

approximately 2 poundS 11 ounces ancs 6 pounds 7 5 ouooes respectively, at their maximum gross 

1'3S" 12 of2S 
-hiS w>111 oong!hS ot 6oncnes and 113 oncnes respeo:ove~y ot 1G oncnes and 111 ncnes 

. Mdlhs and lci1g!hS ot 18 oncnes and will no fuel on t>olW). has In$ pl1y$ICal ~ 

fat COilaleml darn<lge to ife and ptOpOrty on the ground, ond m 11>e "" comi)Otll(l 10 the m;>tll1ed 

.. raan that typicaly condua similat opetaiJOns (weighing OP<l'OX•mately 6.000 pou<1ds will1 a 

VMgspan of approximotefy 42 feet, a length of 34 teet. and a fuel capooity of 180 gallons). 

3. Performing Aeri.JI V1doo and Photography Operation• With The OJIInspirc 1j 

OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 3DR Solo and Yuneec Typhoon Q500 UAS will Benefit Tho 

Economy. 

In oddAAX'! to being $ate and efftaenl the 0JIIn$pire 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 3DR Solo and Yuneec 

Typhoon Q500 U.4Ss are also an econom.cal attemative to using maMed aaraaft to conduct si'nilar 

acnaloperalions. Assuch,_.,..olllle OJIInspO'e 1, OJI Phantom2' 3. 30RSoloand Yomee<. 

Typhoon QSOO UAS wo1 010w U~ Sta:es based~ 1M 5 STAA PROPERTY 

RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROeeRll. 10,...,.., competi!Ne and ex>nlnbute tD growth of ll1e 

U S eoonomy Speodlcally, wolh lhe risong cost of av.aJJOn fuel and tile Enwonmctllal Prorection 

Agency ("EPA') tegtJ"'tory acoons pi\8Song out oeooe<l aviation fuels, u.s. owned ood opera:ed 

companteS must adopt new and atternatrvc technology in order to remain competitive Operating 1M 

battery powered OJI Insp•re 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 3DR Solo and Yurwtee Typhoon OSOO UAS is 

one &ueh tcch.noiOgy that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared 10 

mannod aircraft. but provides aucn tloxib•llty without the tugh operattonal cost of a tr~d ional manned 

alrcroft. 

By opetabng 1M OJI Phantom 2 ond OJI Phantom 3 UASs. 3DR Solo and Yuneec: Typhoon 0500 

UAS C<>rtpones such os 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI can 

......., cornpelilive and pro-. and lhc<efore prtMde greate< job soabolrty to emplOyeeS and 

contr.leklfS.. which wil ~ contnt~u;e to growU'I or me- u.s. economy. lmpmwed filanc:ial 

pottannance of U.S. companies lhtougll commeu:sal use ot !he OJIInspn 1. OJI Phanlom 2 & 3, 

30R Solo and Yuneec TyphoOn 0500 UAS. pcO'IiciQ$ a stabae woridon:e lhat ii"'Cteases consumer 

spend~ng; wnproves local. state. <Jnd federal tax revenues; and allows companies to uwest 10 

research and dcV'efopment in order to rcma~n competitive both m tno United States and abroad. 

4. There Are No Pri'Yacy Issues. 

S1mjat to tho manned .aerial acquis.Uon n~ght operations that have been conducted for decDdes. 5 

STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI proposed operabon of the OJI 

ln&pire 1. DJI Phantom 2 & 3. 30R Solo and Yuneec. Typhoon Q500 UASs will not implicate any 

pnvooy ;.sues Specifically, the OJI lnsp<:e 1, OJI Phanlom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yunceo Typhoon 

OSOO UAS will be ope<8:ed only In ~ oMth opeta!ong <loe\lrner\ts (ie ., tto<; 5 STAA 

PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROeeRTI Aerill Oponbons """"""' Monthly 

Momlon;Jnce Log, and DJ1 Phantom 2 and OJI PhanWm 3 lnstr\Jdlon Manual) wflich cequ.es 

property ey..vner involve~t ~ wen x klc311aw enforcement noOficnotl and an ac:x:ordance w.1tlltle 

Federal Awrt~an Regulations, includ.ng tnc m1nimli'Tl altitude requ1rtments of 14 C.F.R § 91.1 19 

E. The Reasons Why Granting Th• E.xt"mption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How 

Tho Exemption Would Provldo A t..ovel Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The 

Rute From Which 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI Seck$ 

Exemption. 

Page 1Jof25 
1. Rea$00S Why The DJIInspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and YuM<>C 

Typhoon 0500 UAS - The Conditions Of The FAA Modemlzation and Retorm 

Act Gf 2012 (FMRA) S.Ctlon 333. 

In constderotion of the ~e. we-ght. speed. and limited operatt:ng af~a assoelatecl wrth too unmanned 

Olretaft and its operabon, S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC . I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

opcrGtion of the OJI lnspue 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UAS meet 

the conditions of FMRA Sodion 333, and will not tequirc an airworthln&ss ficate in accordance 

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

Section 333 ptovides 3l.lthority for a UAS to o~te without airworthli'0$5 cortmeation and sets forttl 

requirements for cons..denng ~her a UAS 'A'II acate a llazatd to uset1 of the NAS or ttle publiC, 

01 ClCileO"Mse pose a dlreat lo nolJOnal se<:ully. Specifio<oly, FMRA S«ooon 333 -the lolioYMg. 

Wlpalt 

(a) In General. -NOiwllhst/UKWig any o(JJe< requvsmctt~ of thio - · t>h<1 not #Jter 

ltlan 180 days anor tho doto of onadmenl of this Act, ltlo ~of Transportation 

shall determ;ne If ceftBN'I unmanned aircraft &yStcms mey operate SD!Oiy .n the national 

aitspoce system oororo compleUon of lite ptan and rulemahing roqwcd by section 332 

Qf thiS Act or the guldDnce rfJquirAd by section 334 of tll/.S Act. 

(b) Assessment of Unmanno<J Aircraft Systems.- ln ttUli<tfiQ tho <leterminaJion under 

subseclion (o}, the SOCI'Oloty shan dOterminc, at 8 mff'limum-

( 1) IMffch types of unmanned aur:tall systems. if any. as • rosun of ltleir size. 

woighl speetJ. ---capal>IJ!y, proximity lo BftJIO'/S and populated 

areas. and_,..., rilun """"'trnc of sight do not c:rNte a ha.ranl lo usetS 

of ltlo nD!J01>41--•ystem or the public or pooe o lhtwt lo nalional 

...am!y. antJ 

(2) whctltef o OtHtific.ate of w.wcr. ccrrificate of authonzotion, or a.itworttunoo.s 

certific~tion under SOCtJon 44704 of We 49, Unfrod St3J•$ COd9. tS required for 

the operatiOI'I of unmonned 8Jtctah systems k.HmtiftfKI under paragraph {1). 

(c) Requ;rements tor Sole OpeJaOOn - If the Scctctary determlnos under this section 

that certain unmtJtJfiOd airr;ro!f systems mt~y opetOte Mf&ly in tho no#onfJ/ airspace 

sys~em, thO Scactory &hell 0$/ablish requirements lor tho SDfo operatiO() of such 

a~ systems in tht fl81JOntJI f'Jlf'S{J3Ce system 

In seeking lhis - S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

submots dlot tile DJIInspoe 1. DJI Pllantcm 2 & 3. JOR Solo 8nd Vunooc TyJlhoon Q500 UAS can 

Ol)e<O!e salely" tile NAS ~ lo FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by (o) tile~ 

ol tile DJI PhantOm 2 and OJ1 PMntom 3 UASs: (b) 111e plOt ce<1ifocatJOn reqwemcnt and (c) tile 

apeclhc oporabtlg limit.Dtions 

a. The Spcdfi~tlons Of The OJIInspi:re 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, JDR Sok> and 

Yuncoe Typhoon Q500 UAS Demonstrate Its S8fe Cheractoristlcs. 

The OJJ lns.pite 1, DJI Pllafltom 2 & 3, 30R Solo at'td Yuneec TyphOOn 0500 UAS do not create 3 

hazatd to usc.rs of the NAS or the pu~ic. or othefwisc ~ a tllte.-1 to natJOnal security considcting 

1ts l'te, weight. speed. and operaDonal eapabdsty 

Page J4of 15 
i Teel'lnbJ Spec.:iliution& of OJIIns:pire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 3DR Solo 

and YunftC Typlloon 0500 UAS. 

The le<:h'"""l spec:dicatoos of !he OJII,.Pre 1, OJI Pllantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo anc1 Yuneec Typhoon 

0500 UAS are set lorlh by IM OJI Phantom 2 and OJI Pllantom 3 Use< Ma,..,ols, attached hereto 

as Appendtx A at1d 8. 

fl. The OJIInsplre 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Soto ond Yuncec: Typhoon 

0500 UAS Autonomous Flight And Nevigation Modes Enable The UASs 

To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area. 

The 0JIII"I$J>re 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3. 30R Solo, and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UAS may be ope<Oted 

on boll> manual and fully atJ1IlnOtllOUS ftoghl modeS. A camplet11 deoct'opllon of the light and 

--modeS ollhe 0JIInspn 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo lind Y"""' Typilcon 0500 

UAS pnMded n lhe User Manuals.-hereto as Appendix A on<! B 

ffi. The OJf lnl.pire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R 5®, and Yuneec Typhoon 

QSOO UAS ue OHig.nod For Automatic Retum To Home Point Or Hover 

In The Event Of Lou Of The Control Link Or Navigation. 

When the Control Link •S fost, the OJI Inspire 1, DJI Phantom 2 & 3. 30R SolO, and Yuneec Typhoon 

0500 UAS will remain stalionary, In night. for 3 SCOOf'ldS or more If, eftor 3 :;;cconds, the OJ! Inspire 

1. OJI PhaniOm 2 & 3, 30R Solo. ond Yuoocc Typhoon 0500 UAS do not reacquire control i nk dora 

fTcm the GCS. the UAs will 3SSUmtt that the Control Link i:s lost and the UAs will return to the- home 

poi4JOO (i e , f3kafe mode) v1a GPS, and will descend to tne takeoff posibon and ShUtdown 

A complete deSCt!pt>On Dillie Failsale FundJOnS of the OJI Phantom 2 UAS are $e\ fodl'l at pages 

27 IIVOugh 29 and fer !he OJ1 PhaoDn 3 at pages 1311V0ugh 15 Cllllle OJII'hanl<lm 2 and OJI 

Phantom 3 User Manuals.- hctclo as Appendix A and B. 

iV. 0JIIn.spfre1 , OJt Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo •nd Yune.c Typhoon 0500 

UAS GCS Operation. 

A complete description of the opetatlon and s.pectflc:Qtions of the DJI Ph~ntom 2 ~;~nd OJI Phantom 3 

GCS and flight control softwl).fo Is provided OJt p.;Jges 32 through 43 of ~he OJI Phantom 2 User Manual 

llnd p;>ges •o through 47 ol the OJI PhGniOm 3 User ManuaL OJI Pi>antom 2 and DJI Pllantom 3 

User Man~J.ats are attttehed hereto as Appo:nd1X A and B. 

b. Flight Operations Of OJIInspire 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R So~ and Yuneec 

Typhoon QSOO UAS are Umitcd To The Line Of Sight Of A C.~ Pilot in 

Command Woth A Safoty Obse<ve<. 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC I STEPHEN W ROBERn wil be U.. only pe<SOO to act as 

o pilot inoommand (PIC) ofOJIInsp.re 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo one! Yu~Typhoon 0500 

UAS Addd!O<lat!y. a safety obsc<Vcr wil ossist him dunng flight time 

c. Flights Of DJIInsplro 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30ft Solo and YunGoc Typhoon 

QSOO UASs wiU So Co"ductod Pursuant To Specific Operattng Umitations. 

In seeking thoS exempoon, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC I STEPHEN W ROBeRTI 

proposes to commercially operate 0JIIn$p•rc 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo 3nd Yuneee Typhoon 

l'aj!< J5of25 
0500 UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial VideO and ptlotography over certain areas of 

United State$, pursuant to the fol0w1ng specific operatjng htrhtations; 

1 Operations authoriZed by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following 

•ta"Oft described in !he~ documen<S. -rcraft UASs welgh.,g lesslh3n 55 

pounds .,.,..,.,., grou weoghl D.lllnspq 1, OJI PnaniDm 2 & 3, 30R Solo al1d 

Yunooc Typhoon 0500 UAS. P\'Oposed _,_ol anyOCiler 8ttCt8ft Wll reQOJR a 

new pebtion or a petrbOn to amend ttns grant. 

2. UAS operations under this exemption w111 be limited to conducting operations for the 

purpose or ~erial video and photogrophy. 

3. The UAs may not be flown a1 an 1nd~e<Jted airspeed exeeoding 45 knotS. 

• The UA must be opetate<~ at an alirude ol no ,., lh3n 400 feet llbcM> grooncf-

(AGl), as ondlcated by !he proc;cdures specified on the ~ documonts unless a 

$pOCIQI rcques( is m~de ;nd approved by ATC. AJI altitudes repottad tO A.TC must be •n 

foot AGL 

5. The UA.s must be operate<~ wrtrun v1Su31llne of a,ght (VLOS} of the PIC at all times. 

ThiS requires the Pte to be able to us.a human vi$K)n unaided by any <levice other than 

eotreaive...,..,. as speclied on the PIC's FAA-issued"""""' medical oerbfica!e. 

6. The use of first P"'-' ,_ (fPV) by the PIC 0< solely obseM!t (SO) is not 

perm1tted 

7. All operations must ut•lia:o 3 wfety observor {SO}. The so may bO used to satisfy the 

VLOS requirement as tong as tile PIC always mainbms VLOS capability The SO and 

P1C must be~ to communicate ve-!bally at all tJmeS.. Electronic messag.,g or texting 

11 not penno1te0 dumg ftogh1 opcrotions Tho PIC must be ~led before the light 

and alllnol tr.nsfe< ... or her clesig-fer the dur.JOon ol the llighl. The PIC must 

ensure thot the SO can portorm the luncroons presoribed on the~ cloeuments. 

8 Tho SO must not perform any otner duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and 

SVOIChng other air tra«.c ano other ground based obs.tacleslobsttuetions and is not 

perrrut11!d to operate ttle ca~ oc other ins.tTlJITlants. 

a _ _,__ -lheg"""of_,.,..,.,mustbe- during UAS 

ope<at>ons al1d ,_ IIVOIIoble to the~ upoc> n>qu<>st. lf a dosaQpaney 

emts betw~Xn the CICM'Id1'b0ns and lim1t:l't10ns COt'ltairled •n tt1e gr;,nt of oxcmptaon 3nd 

lhc procedures ootllned 1n the operating documents. the condrt»>n$ ;:and limttmons 

contained in the grant or exemption take pt<¢edenee and must be ronoww. Othetwise, 

the opel'ator must follow the procedures as ouU•ned in its oper.ating documents. The 

opc:rator may u-pdate 01 fCVJ$0 its ope~!w'lg 60cvments It rS the Operator'S responsibility 

to :rx:k such ~ and prQSent updated and revrsed dOCumentJ 10 the MminisUatot 

upon request The Q9ef'atOf' must aisO pteSem updated and revased dccurnents d it 

petitions ror extension et ;mendment to the gi'Wit of exemptiOn. If the operator 

determines that any ul)date or revislon wouklaffect the baSis upon wh.lch tne fAA 

granted the exemption, then th<: operator must pot•bon for amendment torts grant of 

exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Offloo (AFS~O) may be cont:tetOd rf questions 

arise regardmg upd<:atcS or reviSionS to the operabng documents 

P>ge 16 of25 
10. Poor 10 each ftigh< lho PIC must .nspea 1he UAS to ensute lhOt C i$;, a <XXldition 

roc sale !light ~""' .,.._ ........ts a COfld;lion thalallecls ""' 50fe ..... -of the 

UAS. 1he a!rttoft i$ prol>boted from operating unbllhc ,.,.,.,...,ry ,_,le""""" has 

been perlormed and l!>c UAS io found to be '"a CC>ndmon tot safe ft.ghl The Groond 

Control Station muc.t bo included itl tM pc-~f!ight inspection An maintenance and 

alterotions mu:&t be propctfly documented in the aircraft records 

11. Any UAS that hM undergone maintenance or alterations Ulat affect the UAS 

o~fahon ot night chartt.etetl$tiCS, o.g. repiacement of 3 flight etitJcQ.I component, must 

undergo a functional tes1 ftiijhl The PIC who conducts the functional test !light must 

mai<C an entry i1 the a.rcraft rQC:Ofds. 

12. The pm.llight inspoc:oon must aeccunt tot o1 poc..,...l d_.acs. e g 

onoperoble ~ -()(equipment not ;o!ready oove<ed"'""' -· 

sec:Oons ol 1lle openllll'll OOCUments 

13. The operatQr must follow the UAS manufacturefs aircraftlcomponettt. 

ma1ntenance, overhaul, rep&aoemcnt, .-.spection. and liftl•mit reqwrements 

14. The operator must C/Mty ovt i1s maintenance, •nspoetion&, i:~nd record keeping 

requirements. in accordance with the operating dOCtJmcnts. MalntRnancc, inspection, 

alteraboos, and s-t:ltu& of repi3CQf'I")Qnt/CJWrhaut component partS must be noted in the 

a11craft records, including tOCOI bme in service, descupoon o1 WOf'k accomplished. and 

the sig03ture of the authonzed person retum.ng the UAS tO H:t\I'JCG. 

15. E3::h UASs _,_ undellllus exemplion must oocnply Willi a1 manufadu<er 

Solely Bullebns. 

16. The authorized pttSOn must make an entry in the a.-erafl reccwd of the' oc:Jimctive 

ad>On token o!J"lnst dllctoponac$ dis<:ove<ed be.....,n .nspect~ons 

17. The PIC m.ust posseS$ otle3St a pnvat~ PtiOt certifiC3te and at least a current thirdclass mochc31 certific3te 

18. The operator may not perm11 any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the 

~ra~ors Qu3fifieatlon cntfH'•a and oemons.uates the ability to safely operatC! the UAS 

'"a m<:~nner consistent w•th how the UAS Will be operatod un~ lhe exemption. 

induding ~asivo ai'M:t ~ mancuven; 3nd malt\taining appte>pnate diSlal'lCes 

from pe<sons, ---vet>dos and stllJCiures. PIC quahlication !light hOutS must be 

logged 111 a manner"""""'""' will 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Fights lOr the I""JlJSCS o1 

uaining the ope all)(s P1Cs are permt11>:1 under the ienns ollhc exC>'l'¢on. Howe""'. tmlfling --· may 0<1ly be <XXlduc!ed dunng dedlcatod - sesslons. During 

tmining, profic•oney. and expenenc:e--butlding flights, al persons not essential for tight 

operations are constdered nonparbc1pants., <lnd ttle PIC must Q9Crote the UA wifrl 

appropriate dllSitlt'ICC from nonparbcspar'lts to ::tecordance wrth 14 C F R § 91.11!1. 

19. UAS opcn:ltlOOS moy not bo conducted dunng mght, as dotined in 14 C.F.R. § 1 1 

AD opcr<:JbOne mutt be conducted under visu::ll meteor<*)gico1 condibOns (VMC). If 

ft19ht <:~t njght is required. a spec:::Q~ request wdl be made at the FAA office dosest to 

proposed atc.a ot operations. Flights under s~ vi$ual ft.ohl ru• (SVFR) are not 

.authorized. 

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20. The UAV ""'Y no1 _.,.!<! WCIWl 5 nau:ical mies olon wport relerence por.t as 

denoted on a OJtrent FM-pubis.hed aeronau5cal chart unleSS o tetter of agreemeru 

will ltl<lt airport's ~ oS obtaoncd. and the.,..._.'" cond\Jdl:!d in 

OCCO<dance with • NOT AM as requ~Cd by the opem1nt's COA. The loUcr or agreement 

with trle airpon management must be made available to the J\dmltiiStrator upon 

request 

21 The UAV may n~ be opomted less than 500 feet belOw or less than 2,000 fE:!et 

horitont.ally ffotn a cloud or when v1s1bidity is less th<ln 3 stlm.lte m•las from the PlC. 

22. H the UAV bSeS communications or loses dS GPS r.ign:al. it must retum to a prcde.."ermined kx:crtJon W1rh1n ~ ptanned opeQting area ancs land or be recovered in 

~wm tne opctllbng <~ocomen~s 

23. The PIC rrust abcfl the 11ognt"' the e.em or unpredodlld-or ernergen<JOS 

.. oa:oolonce with ""'_.11flg dOCuments. 

24. The PIC is prohibited from beg•nn•ng ~flight unless (oonJM:Icr•ng wW"ld ond forec:ast 

weather conditions) there Is enough power to ny at notmnt cruising speed to the 

intended landang po111t Ond klnd the UAV with 25% ~«cry power rerM~ntng. 

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of 

Waiver or Aulhot1zallon (COA) prior to oonducting any operations under the grant of 

exemption. This COA will also reqwre the operator to request • NObOe co Airman 

(NOT AM) not more~ 72 hours'" advance, but not less tt>an 43 hours pfior io the 

opcro:.on. N. operalions shall be OO<>ductcd in :ICCOI<bnoo wotn """""" requUemenls 

in the ATO ossuCd C0A .-.c::IUdmg doss of au-space. - -and poronbal 

lr.lnSpOO(Ief re<l""""*"* 

26. All aircraft opet8\ed '" accordance wi1ll the exemp-must be identified by seooo 

number, regJstered in iiCC)()(danoe with 14 C.F R. part 47, end have idenbficabon (NNumber) markingS •n accordance with 14 C.F.R part45, Subpart C Markings must be 

as large as praCbeable. 

27. Befote conducdng operatiOns, tho radio frequency spectrum U$cd for operation ,and 

control of the UAV must oompty w1tn the Federal Communlca:tiO!l$ Commission (FCC) 

Of Qt:her appropnate oovemment oversight agency feQI,urements 

28. The oocume<11S roquiroel l<rwef than 14 C F R 9t 9 and 91.203 ITlU$! be ;ovailablc 

to the PIC at the Grouncf Conud - of the UAS any lime lhe UAS "opero1¥1g. 

TheSe documeniS must be...- avadable to the...........,.., or any taw~ 

officialuponreQ.-1 

29 The UAVmU$t remaan c:leclr ;:~nd ytetd ~right of way to all manned avtation 

opemt1ons and acov1ties at all t•mes. 

30 The UAV may not be oporot&d by th& PIC I rom any moving devtee Of' ventele 

31 . Fhgtlt operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from atl nonparbcipatinQ 

persons (person$ olhef than the PIC, so, operator trainees or e:sscnllal petsons), 

vesselS, veh.ciCS.. 3nd structures unAcss: 

I'll!," 1 8 of 25 
a 

persons 

Barriers 

1n>m 

or -es 

the UAV and/or 

are presenllhal 

debris;, U1e 

suw.:ienlly 

.....u of an 

I>R>'8CI 

acx:ideo1t. 

~ 

The operotor 

IT10lst Ot1$Ute 111at 00111>'011iQpating petSOOS retna!n undor such protectjon N a 

situabOtl anses where nonp:u'betpating persons lo.ovo tud'l protection and ar& 

within 500 feet of the UA. flight operations must cease immed:l3fefy at~d/or. 

b. The aircraft Is operotcd ne.'lr vesselS, venicles or Sfr'Ucture-s where the 

owner/controUcr of s.ueh ves.sets. vehicles or s.t:roctutOS has granted perrruss.on 

3nd the PIC has mac:te ~ safety assessment of the risk or opcroting cioser to 

those objects arwj determined that ~does not present an undue hazard. and: 

c. OpertJtion:s nearer to the PIC, so, operator ttaiMH or osscnbal persons do 

notp<eMftl an undue ll=>rd to those persons par§ Q1 11Q(a). 

32. M opet31ion$ lhalt>e ..,..,_avec privale or~ prope<ty""th 

pemlisslon '""" ""'..,., -llet' 0( authorized -l:lllM>. p""""'""'" from land owner/eo<lll<>ller or autl>o<JZOO represenbtivo Will be ol>t:11ned ''" each n;ght 

to be conducted. 

33. My incic:tent. accident. or flight operotion that transgresses the l~teral or vertical 

boundanes of the opemdonal area M defltled by the apphcoblo COA must be reported 

to the FAA's UAS lntogrubon Office (AFS.SO) wrthln 24 hours, Accidents must be 

reported to tho Naoonol Transpoc1ab0n Safezy' Board (NT$8) per 1R5tn.Jctions 

contained on the NTSB Web SJtc. www ntsb gov. 

2. Reasons Why An Ex.mptjon From Tile Require-ments Of Section 61.113(a) And 

(b) Would N<>t Mvem>ty A«.ct Safety. 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTli!tJbtnotl 1110t too ~fenlolsalcty e.lablished by Section 6 1.113(0) ond (b) will be m..,talned becaUM 110 PIC w.ll be 

allowed to operate too OJIIn<plrc 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3. 30R S<llo and Yuneec TyphOOn 0500 

VAS unless that PIC has demOn$tn.'tted, by meetmg rnen1mum ftigh1~hour and currency 

requiutrr&cnts. that the PIC is able to ~fcly operote the DJI n~ite 1. OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo 

and Yuncc-c Typhoon 0500 UASs ln o manner consistent with the exemption., inc:hJding vasrv~ 

and emergency maneuvers and mamtaining epptopciate distances from people. vessels, veh.clcs 

and struc:cures. 

Consldenng S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI proposed area of 

Ql)erObOOS. and U1e """"'~ limllaliOnS set fcrih.a"""'; tt>e parallel Nl!Ure of pnv;;1e pilot 

aeronaubcal knowtedge reqU1f91Tll0fits 10 those of m &:a& eaal pb requhments (See Exemption No. 

11062), and theainnanshpsl< .. ~to sale!yopera<e the OJI 1-1. OJI l'llanlom 2 & 3. 

30R Solo and Yune«: Typhoon 0500 UASs. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN 

W ROBERTI submits that tne adchtiona1 manned a11manship elq)t:nonoe ot ;a commetcrally 

certmcatcd pilot 'h'OOkl not correlate to the airmanship skills neceAaty for 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE. INC./ STE.PHEN W ROBERTI specifiC proposed Hight op<lrall0n5. 

The FAA has previously granto<J relief from Section 61 113(8) and (b) specific to UAS. tn 

Circumstances similat, 1n. an m3terlal raspccts, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 

11062. 11063. 11064. 11065, 11oecl. 11067. 11080, 11109. 11110,11112. 11136.11138, 11150, 

11153, 11156, 11158. 11159, 11160. 11161). 

Pate 19of25 
5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W R06ERTI wil not allow any PIC lo operate 

the OJI ln$plfO 1. OJI Ph3ntom 2 & 3. 30R Solo, 3nd Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UASs unleSs the PIC 

has demonstratod, by meeting m1n1mum fltght-hour requtrements or the DJIInsl)lre 1, OJI Phantom 

2 8. 3. 3DR Solo and Yunee<: TyphOon 0500 UASslmming and currency requir<>ments. that the PIC 

ISableto_y_ralelhe OJIInopire 1, OJI Phan10m2 & 3, 3DR SoloandYuneeeTyphoon0500 

VA$$ in a rn1ll"nCf consistent wi:h Chill c.x~. incl.tding evaswo and cmerge.ncy maneuvetS and 

mao..,io'W>g ~te distances hom people.-., vo11oc1es and~ 

Spcoficalty. the PfC must havo nccumulated and logged, •n a manner consistent with 14 C F R § 

61 .51(b). 25 hours of total bme as a UAS rowcraft p1IOI (with a minimum of 5 noursofthose houNI 

as a UAS pilot opcmting the s.;,me m:a'ke anct model of VAS to be used for operations under the 

exemptoon) In addition to the hour requirements. the P1C must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings 

in the precedong 110 days (10< curroocy purpOSeS). 

As in Exemptoon Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documenU!d flight ._..,.,. tnat was 

obta•ncd "' ()O(I"t.plianoe with appfteable regvta.tions will ensu~ an equiv.alent level of safety during 5 

STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI proposed operations. The 

AdministratOf has held that prior documented flight experience that ...ros obtained In compliance with 

appficabltt regulattons would ensure safe opcrotions. stating as follows: 

In Exompaon No. 11062. 1lle FAA oequfl!d that prior to conducting opetllbOn$10< tile 

purpose olmoboo piduto &nons (or-<>POmiQ<IS). lhe P1C mtJSI._ oocumutatOd 

ond logged in a manner consis1enlwt!h 14 CFR 61 51 (b), 25 nours of"""l time as a UAS 

I'Orottratt pdot includlng at tcast 10 hours logged u:s D UAS pilot with z- multi-rotor UAS 

Priot to operations under Exemption No. 11062. lhc PIC mu$1 also havo oocvmulated and 

log~ a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operoung the same make oncl m~ of UAS 

to be used for operat)OnS under the exempbOn. For c::larifK2tion. the FM oonsklers these 

minimum hour requJrements to be indUSM:-rather th;on add~. Le. S hOurs rn.ake and 

--may be r.cluded"' !he 10 hours ol mul>«llo< bme and the 10 hours may be 

lnCIUclod on the lolal25 houl'$ ol UAS to!XlrCrllft time tn aclc1mon 10 the hour reqwremenls, 

me PIC must accom,Pish 3 takeoffs and landings on the precediog 90 deys (for curroncy 

purposes). The FAA find$ that at a minimum, the ft.ght hour requiremc1'tG., Exemption No. 

11062 are appropnato to ptOCtice :)nd build proficiency in the skills nocc$$:1ry to safely 

conduct the'! potitionet"s prof)OSA!d opatations. Tho FAA alSO finds that Qt"lor documented 

night experience that was Obtained in compliance Wl#t applicable regu10t10ns wouJd sabsty 

this requiremcrrt. Tm.n10g, p<ol'iciency, and experience.Ouildklg ftignts con also be 

condudecl undo< the 9""'' o1 """""""'" 10 accompldlllhe required ftlght ..,._ 0umg 

ltlonlng, proficiency, and expeneflce-bui<Mg lights tile PIC is required 110 operate the UAS 

with :tpproptiat~dJStanc:csin ac:::oordance With 14 C F R 91 .119. 

Exemption No 1 113a at fl'JQO 15. 

Acooo!ingly 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I ST~PHEN W ROBERTI woll enwre safe 

operaoons by not aiiO'Iring any P1C 110 ope<a:e OJI lnspltc 1. OJI Ph3nlotn 2 & 3. 3DR Solo and 

Yuneec T~ 0500 UASs t.We$S lllal PIC has&>~ by me<>illlg I!WWnU7l ftighl-hOue 

and currency req"""ments. tnalthe PIC is •ble 10 safely ope<ate the OJII""""" 1 OJII'tlaniCm 2 & 

3, 3DR Solo and Yunecc Typhoon Q500 UASs., a m;:,nflief' CQ(ISIStent with the exemptiOn. including 

evasive and amcngt11cy maneuvm and mainiDining appmpnato distonces from people. vessels. 

vehicles and Sll\lctvres. 

Pagel0ofl5 
3. Reasons Why An Excmplfon From The RequiJ'ements Of Section 91.7(a) Woukl 

Not Adversely Affect Sol~. 

The tqu""'lenl level ol safely estallloshod by Section 91 7(o) will be ma-oned beCause prior to 

Cll<lry ftog!>~ 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I STEPHEN W ROBERTI will ensure 111ot OJI 

Inspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yunccc Typhoon 0 500 UA$1 illn an ~urworthy condJt10n 

bo$ed upon the UAS's compllanoo with its OfX!rating documents and as stated ln the conditions and 

limitations herein 

Mdiliooolly, the FAA 1\os previously grantod relief from Section g1 7(0) speatoc to UAS, tn 

cire...-nstanees SII'Tlilat, •n all malettal respects.. lO tllose presented h8fttn (e.g. Exemption Nos. 

11052. 11063. 11064. 11065. 11066. 11067. 11080. 11109, 11110, 11112. 11136. 11138, 11150. 

11153. 11156.11157. 11158. 11158. 11160. 11161 ~ 

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Seetion 91.121 WouJd 

Not Advers~ Ailed So~. 

The equfva)ent level of safety establ1$hod by Scc6on 91,121 will be malntalnt<l beeali$C ~e attitude 

lnfo<m3bon ollh<>OJIInSPJr• I. OJI Phonrom 2 a, 3. 30R Solo and Yuneec TY!Ihooo 0500 UASwill 

De proVIded to the PIC via GPS equlpi'I"K!nt and a mel to communications telemetry data htlk. wnich 

downlmks from the UA to lho GCS for octtve monitoring of the flight p:.U'\ ond oltitvde. This altitude 

information, com,;ncd wtth S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC, I STEPHEN W ROBERn 

opemtlon of the OJJ Inspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 30!='{ Solo3nd YuneecTyphoonQ500 UASWllt'lin 

VISU-al line of sig.ht. CJt or below 400 feet AGL will ensure a levef of safety equrvalent to Section 

91 121 The afti!ude informa~ w.ll be generated by GPS equipment tnstallocf Or\boa.rd the aira3ft. 

Prio< to e3Ch flight, 3 zero al!dudo .....,;on point is automolio;oly- by tho UASs at ground 

-

The FAA has previously gran"'<! relef from Section 91 121 speafic 10 UAS. in cirwmstances similar. 

tnoll moteriolrespects. rotl>ooel)lftentldhoi'Clon(c.g. Exemption No$ 11062, 11063, 11064.11065, 

11066, 11067. 11080,11109, 11112, 11136, 11138.11150, 11153. 11156, 11157.11156.11159, 

11160, 11161 ), 

5. Rea$0ns Why An Exomption From The Requirement• Of SeeUon 91.151{b) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

A grant of this exemption would ensure on equivalent level of safety establiShed by 1~ C F R Section 

91 151(b) as a resUlt ol (1) the toehnoc:al spec;6c:atJOnS of tile DJI Phantom 2 and OJI Phantom 3 

UASs; (2) tho limitDtions on the prc>pe>OOd fttght opera5ons; and (3) the loca- o1 the proposed fUght 

--A<X:on!ingty. S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERn wi1 

ensure 111ot il wil solely operate the ~ pa<te<ed OJIInspire I. OJI Phonlom 2 & 3. 30R Solo 

and Yuneec TYI'hooo 0500 UAS dunng dayloght hOurS in VFR conditions, wltn enough battery fXNIO' 

lO fly for a total diJI'ation of 15 m•nutcs to the tnt pofnt of intended bnd•ng and. 3S:Suming n(lm'l.;ll 

crvi,.ng speed, to fly after that for at l~t 5 minvtes. 

Here, as 10 Exemphon No. 11109. tho technical specifications of the OJI Phontom 2 and OJI Phatltom 

3 UASs. the limit3tions oo the proposed fhght operations; and the ~bOn of the proposecJ 

eperat10ns. w•U ~nsuro an equrvolent level of safety establiShed by 14 C F.R Section 91. 151(b). 

Furtnermore. s3fety win be el\$ured as tho OJI Inspite 1. OJI Ph3ntom 2 & 3. 30R Solo :oncf Yuneec 

Typhoon QSOO UAS provtde aud~ Gnd visual warnings to~ PIC at the GCS when L"le UAs 

~xpenences tow oanery wllage, tile first wattling cxx:umng at aPilf1)ldrnalely JJ% temaonong battery 

Pag!: 21 of25 
pewer, and ogam at approximatcty 10% remaining b:lttety powor. AJ. me cnt1cally low battery level, 

the DJI Ph:lntom Vis1on+- and OJI Phantom 3 UASs will descend and land automatlaJfly. 

Signific<lntly, previous exempooru; granted by the FAA concem•ng Section 91 .1b1 estoblish that 

S3fe!y os not -.ely offected When the techn<:al charactenstics and ~bng imJtaboos of the 

UAS ..., ~ Reief has been gtanted f01 monnod 011m1ft to opet111e at le$$ !han the 

~ ptescnbOd on Secdon i1 151, '"'*'<ling e-npc;on Nos 268!1 5745. one! 10650. 

Moreover. the FAA haS previously granted ref"'f from Sedioo 91 151 specific to UAS, on 

circumstonces s•mllat • .n au matcrbl respects, to those pres&nted herein ( e g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 

10808, 10673 1104~. 11(162, 11063. 11(164. 11065.11060. 11067, 11080. 11109, 11110,11136, 

11138, 11150,11153,11156. 11157. 11158, 11159,11160. 11161). 

6. Reuons Wl'ly An Exemption From The Requlrcmen-b Of Se<:tions 

91.405(a), 91.407(•)(1). t1A09(a)(1) & (a )(2), And 9U17(a) & (b) Would Not 

Adv.,_ly Affeet Safety. 

In seektng tllio exempt;on, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

submits that the equivalent level of s3fe-ty wrlh rcg.rud to the regulatory m3intenancc and 31teration 

reQuirements estobllshed by Sections 91 405(a), 91.407(oX1J, 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2). and 91.417(3) 

& (b) wdl be met be<:ause 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI WJI use 

trained toelv>oaans to pcdorm rna.ntonance. alter3tions « pr.....,:ive matntonanee on the uASs 

using the mectiOdS. tedlrliQ\Jes ..,., pacbCeS prescribod on the ~ docume<ll$ (le., the 5 

STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI A<!na1 Operat>011s Manucl. Moo lilly 

Maintenance Log. and OJI Phantom 2 and OJI PllantOtn 31nstruaion Manual). Furtltermo<e. 5 STAR 

PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI will dOGtJmont ond maintain ol 

maintenance records for the OJI P~ntom 2 and DJI Ph:mtom 3 UASs. 

Since the OJI I._., 1. DJI Pllamcm 2 & 3. lOR Solo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UAS w.U be 

"'- as prescri>ed by the ~ doalm<nt$, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC I 

STEPHEN W ROBERTI will INinlain !he equivolent - of 03fe<y es- by 5ed>OnS 

91 40S(o). 01 409(a)(1). and 91 409(a)(2). A copy of the OJI Phantom 2 and OJI Phantom 3 lJse< 

M:muals are an;,chcd hereto as AppendiX A and B. a COft'l of the DJJ Inspire 1, OJI Phantom 2 & 3, 

and Yuncoc Typhoon QSOO UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hc-ceto as Appendix C. 

Likewise, the e.xemp~ sought Ml not adversely affect safety bcc3use 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI w.U use trained teehn.cians to perlorm mai'l:enonce 

a.."eraboM « --maon.....,_ en the UAS using the me!hOdS. technqucs and praaices 

prescribed by the opet1lbng documents 

Furthennoro. the exemption sought would maintain an eQuivalent level of aafoty «>:t:lblsshed by 

Sections 91 .407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance ot th<! OJI Inspire 1, DJI 

Phantom 2 & 3, 30R Solo and Yuneoc Typhoon 0500 UA$ will~ pe1formcd by trained technicians 

Maintenance Wt.ll be doc:umc1'1ted and rrl\'llnta.ncd utilizing the monthly rt\lUntcnol\00 tog. 

Signific:MIIy. - exempOc>nsgtantcd by 111e FAA..._,oog S<!dions 91.40e(a), 91.407(aXI), 

91.409(aXI) & (a)(2). and 91417(a) & (b) esablish tl>al so!ety is not adverSely- wllen1he 

technics! ctwactenstiCS and operating limitations of lt!C UAS are considered 

In constderobon of 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERn p<oJ>O"'d 

operating llmitUtOn$, the operating documents. and thO technical ::.Spc¢1$ of the OJI Inspire 1, OJI 

Pllantom 2 & 3. 30R Solo and Yunocc Typhoon 0500 UASs. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. 

p,genofl$ 
INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI aubmits thot safely wil not be ~ atfccled by grantong 

exemption lrQm 14 C F.R. SectiOns 91.40S(o). 91.407(8)(1) ond (a)(2), 91.409(1)(2), and 91.417(a) 

and (b) The FAA has prcv.ously gronted relief specific to UAS in ctu;umstancc$ similar. in ;aiJ matenal 

r._as, to tho>e presented lweln (e g ExempbOn Nos 11062, 11063, 11()6.4, 11065, 11066, 

11067. 11080, 11109.11110 11112, 11136. 11136, 11150, 11153. 11156, 11157 11156, 11159 

11160, 11161) 

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safo Operation~ 

In aCCOicJSncc with Section 333 of the FAA Modemizabon and Reform Al::t of 2012 (FMRA) ond 14 

C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Spec">! CondoUons. 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. / STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI requesls thai the FAA prescribe speoal conditions for the intended operation of the OJI 

f'llantom 2 and OJI Phantom 3 UASs. which eonloin aueh safely st>nd.lrds that the Adminislr.Jtor 

linds necessafY .. estabish a loYd of o;>'e!y eqwvalent to th;Jt eotoblisW by ~ C F R. Part 21 

SUbpott H. and 14 C.F.R §§ 61 11 3(a) & ~ 91.7 (a) 91 121. 91.151(b), 91 405{a), 91407(a)(l ). 

91.409(aX1) & (a)(2). and 91 417(a) & (b). SUcil special concsot.ons will permit sale operation of lhe 

UAs for the lllmrted purpose of conducting rial video and photogrophy over cx:rta•n ;)fe3S of the 

United St3teA fOI" compcnS<ltion or hire. FMAA Scctfon 3 33 sets forth tha requiremt)nts (Of' 

oons.iclering whether a UAS will etea1Q a hazard to users of the NAS or the pubic:, Of otherwise pose 

a threat to nouonal security: and fwthef. pr-the authonty foe sucil UAS to operote without 

"""""""~-., ac:cotdonoewithany reqwremcn~s th;Jtmust bo ..-1o< tile .. 

operotion ollhe UAS in tile NAS 

l1kew~e. the Administratot may prescribe spce.:al concfrtions pumu::.nt to 14 C.F.R 

§ 21.16, fOf oporation of the OJI Phantom 2 and OJI Pl\antom 3 UASs, since t~ atrworthiness 

regulatiOns of 14 C FR. Part 21 do not contnn adequate or appropriate safety $tancklrds. due to the 

nove-lot unusU31 design teatvres of the aircraft seet•on 21.16. entitled Spec:&al Conditions. states the 

fobmg. 

If the FM finds motlhe oWWOOiwlcss regutabonS of this subchapter do no1 oontain 

adequoto « appro prote sofoly standan!s fo< on aon:r.oft. aira3ft engona, Of propeler 

bocouso of a novel or unusual design feature or the aircraft. airctan cngtne or prope!Jef, he 

prEH~oel'lbC:& speool conditions and amendments thereto ror the product Tho pcc•~l 

condtbOns are issued in occ:ord.once with Pan 11 of this cho\lpter and contoin such safety 

st:tnd3rd' for me aircraft. aircraft eng.,c or propeller as the FAA finds neee$$atY to 

-a - olsafery equovaJeniiO that -., the reguf81ions 

S«> 14 CFR §21 16. 

Therefore. In aCOOfcJSn~ wolh FMRA Section 333 and 14 C F R. § 21 .16, tile FAA may prcscrille 

special conditions for Leading Edge's intended ope~ai!On olllte OJI Phantom 2 and OJI Phantom 3 

UASs, wtuel'l con tam sucllsafety S18nclards that the Admin~;; rO (J( M ds neC0$$01)' to e~blish a lovol 

of ""fety equ;valenl !o !hat C$1<>bl,.hed by 14 C.F R Port 21, Subpan H, ond 14 C.F.R Sections 

61.113(a) & (b). 91 7(a). 91 .121. 91 151(b). 9U05(a). 91407(aX1). 91A09(aK1l & (a)(2). and 

91 417(a) & (b). 

• A Summary That Can So Published In The Ft:detal R~tgister, stati"9: 

The Rule• From Which 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC./ STEPHEN W 

ROBERT1 Seek$ Exemption: 

P>gc 23 or 25 
S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI &OCI<s ont>~.on from 

the tOqiNfl>fTICII/sof 14 C F R St>cbons 61113(o)&{D). 91.l{a). 91121. 81 151{b). 

91 401l(a}. 91.407(a){l), 91 409(8}(1) & (a)(2). """ 91.4t7(a} & (b). 

A Brief Description Of Tho Nature Of rhe Ell:omp1km 5 STAR PROPERTY 

RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI Seeks: 

1711$ oxompt,oo ....r petTrli S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC I STEPHEN W 

ROBERn to~ ~te an UtltmMc<J A.nn.' Syst<m {IJAS) for 1t1e putpOSD of 

oondcictlng ooriaJ video end pi>Oiogrophy o.,., ccn.., .,.. •• of the UnllfJd States. 

Any Additional nform:~tion , Vtlws, Or Arguments Ava lab~ To 

Support 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC.I STEPHEN W ROBeRTI Request. 

This Petition is e pursuant to the FAA ModeorruzabOn and Reform Aet of 2012 

(FMAA) Secbon 333, wllich cWeas the Secte!aty oiTtanSj)Orlabon., dete1mi>o d-UAS may 

Oll<lrote so1ely ., tile NAS IV. auct>. 5 STAR PROPeRTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W 

ROBERTI roquest for exemptiOn may be grooted pursuant to the authority of FMRA SccOOn 333 and 

14 C.F.R P:trt 11, as set forth abOve 

fMRA Section 333 $etS fctth the reQuirements for oooS;tderinSJ whetilcf t1 UAS will create a haz<lrd 

to users of the NAS or the public. or ot!>erw~Se pose a thrcot to nabOnal security: and fur1her, provides 

the authonty 1o< such UAS 10 -'" w.lhoul airworthiness cet1lficatiM 

l>s discussed In delallabc>ve, 5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI wil 

Oll<l!ate the 0JIInspore 1. OJl Phantom 2 & 3. 30R Sclo at>d Yu"""" Typhoon QSOO UAS safely HI 

tne NAS, without crcatrng <l hazord 1o users of the NAS. or the public. or oth&rwise !)Me ~ ttlrc.:.t to 

n;ationatl oc~o~rtly. 

CONCLUSION 

l>s set fotlh heren 5 STAR PROPt:RTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI .-s an 

excmp!ionpu<wantlo 14C.F.R. § 1161ondSecbon3J3oltheFAAMo<l<1nom>on- RefonnAcl 

ol2012 (FMAA). v.11M;h wil pe1!1\ot safe ope<ation of th<! 0JIIn5p;re 1, OJI F'tlantorn 2 & 3, 30R Sclo 

and Yune«: Typhoon Q500 UAS oommercia:lly, wrthout on tJirworthiness ccrtiftcote. for the lemitod 

purpose of oooducting aetit~l video Gnd photogrttphy ovor certai.:n areas of tho Unit&d States. By 

granting ~is Pebbon. tf'le FAA Admlnistralot wdl be fulftlllng tM Congressional mandate of the FAA 

ModemiZabOn and Reform Ad of2012. Whde also advancang Che interests or the pubJic. by albwing 

S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI ro ""ldy _,,, and 

ecooomically opeoale the OJIInspire 1 OJI Ptlantom 2 & 3. 30R Sclo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 

UAS oommoroally within the NAS 

WHEREFORE, In :accordance with the Federal Aviation Regula bans and the FAA Modemization and 

Reform Act of 2012, Section 333. S STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE. INC./ STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

respectfully requests tnat tOe AclminrStratOi grant this Petition fOf' an exemption from the requirements 

o1 14 C.F.R Sectoons 61 113(o) & (b). 91.7(a), 91 121, 91151(b). G1 .40S(o), 91.407(aXI). 

91.409(aK1 )& a)(2 and91 417(o)3 (b). and p<rmolleoding Edge.,_tho OJI Inspire I , OJ! 

Ph3n"'"' 2 & 3. 30R Sclo and Yuneec Typhoon 0500 UAS commerc:oally lo< the purpose ol 

conducting aenaJ videO ana photography over certain areas ot the Unrtcd States. 
Dated. May 30. 2015 

Attachments to th!s bmt!=i~io : 

1. OJilnspire 1 Manual 

2 DJ1 Phanlom 2-

J. OJt Pllanoom 3Manuat 

4. 30R Solo Matwat 

5. Yunooe Typhoon 0500 Monu;ll 

6. Maintenance Jog spr<>adshoet 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI only ulll .. ~ safe and reliable 

UASs. OJI. 3DR ond Yunocc ore industry teade~ in small UAS production. OJI. 3DR and Yuneec 

UASs are l03dod with ground Ot&al<rog so11wate enabbng 11>e user to set parameter'$ which wit not 

a10w fligh1 .n;o conttoled 3J1'SP1C1 Paramerets C3l'l alSO t. set to limit ftigh1 10 no hlghef 1h3n a 

predC'tcmm~ ond set alhtude as well as imd flight ro a ~ and set distance tn 

addition, OJI, 30R and Yuneec software provides rN)..bme altitude and locabOn tnforma~ to the 

PIC vca th(l l1nked monitor (smart photleltablet davices) 

Very respeclfully, 

5 STAR PROPERTY RESOURCE, INC. I STEPHEN W ROBERTI 

115 112"' Avtt NE 1828 

PeterSburg, FL 33716 

(727)643-9064 

steverpbfttl@outlook com 

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