Section 333 exception petition

May 29, 2015 Chris Thomas Aerial Pursuit Mapping / Bidgerland Applied Technology College 962 Canyon Rd, Logan, UT 84321 435

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- 8628 clearflowingwater@gmail.com Request for Section 333 Exemption Purpose: To provide aerial photography and videography May 21st, 2015 by/for: Justin L Quigley dba: birdseye productions, LLC. This document constitutes an exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 for Aviation Unmanned to perform Aerial Photography by/for Chris Thomas dba Aerial Pursuit Mapping. The main use of this UAS would be for aeria l photography/videography. The UAS systems that I plan to use is a DJI PHANTOM 1 and 2. 1. The safe operation to the NAS and/or persons and/or property will be kept to a minimum by always flying the UAS within visual eye contact, less than 400 ft above ground and never directly above persons or public places. The orientation of flights will be such that the pilot in command (PIC) always has a visual on the DJI PHANTOM platform. Additional safety features on the DJI PHANTOM’s are: return to home, low voltag e, enhanced failsafe along with operating in the less populated 5.8 GHZ frequency range. 2. Pre

-flight inspection would be checking battery condition/level in both the transmitter and UAS. The binding/link feature will not let the UAS start if communicat ion is not established. A check for power- lines, antennas and other overhead objects would be performed. Wi nd conditions would be monitored and be a factor for flying. A complete walk through to ensure all parts of the UAS are working properly and are free of any defects or damage from a previous flight. 3. The radio frequency of the DJI PHANTOM 1 is 2.4 GHZ an the DJI PHANTOM 2 is in 5.8 GHZ range the Go Pro camera 2.4 GHZ. Maximum take

- off weight less than 3 pounds. Max Ascent/decent speed 6 m/s. Maximu m flight Velocity 10 m/s. 4. The PIC will be myself, I have a minimum of 2000 hours flying time with this DJI PHANTOM 1 and 2 plus University Testing Research drones done by Aggie Air at Utah State University. Testing, updating and programming both model s of the DJI PHANTOM firmware would be scheduled on a monthly basis. 5. I’m in good medical health and sound mental health with no convictions or arrests. 6. The intended use of this DJI PHANTOM is to supplement my existing basic and advanced drone pilo ting and applications classes at Bridgerland Applied Technology College in Logan Utah. This will include occasional aerial photographs and videos. Other videographers are currently offering aerial photography and video which allows them to have a competit ive edge. 7. All photo/video flights for hire would have the date, time, GPS coordinates along with the camerametadata recorded and stored/backed up to a hard drive. This data would be kept readily available

for a period of 1 year after each aerial fligh t for hire. The DJI PHANTOM 1 or 2 will not be flown at night and never in the flight path of manned aircraft. The first condition listed to always keep visual eye contact on the DJI PHANTOM. Note: Wh en placing the DJI PHANTOM on the ground, then walking away the 22mm LED flight indicator is clearly visible to approximately 400 feet. Our objective is to offer aerial video and photography training in the safest way possible. Wh ich will remove several risk factors associated with current manned aircraft. Regards, Chris Thomas Aerial Pursuit Mapping 435

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- 8628 www.aerialpursuit.org Included are some of the basic images I would be using

- most are taken at less than 50 feet AGL. 1. The basic images stitched together into a n orthomosaic. Images from 30 feet AGL 2. The image geo

- rectified to the ground control points. 3. A different example but the orthomosaic geo

- rectified to the ground with additional measurements included.I appreciate your time and look forward to any discussion about my Section 333 exception petition.

Thank You, Chris Thomas