Submitted by:

Donald Collins Jr. 9415 West County Rd. 750 South Paris Crossing, IN 47270 (812)569

- 0530 dj_collins81@hotmail.com

Plan: Acquire photos and video for real estate listings, using the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Unmanned Aerial System.

UAV Phantom 3 Advanced: The DJI Phantom 3 is a quad

- rotor Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) weighing less than 3 pounds. The UAS features a safety Return to Home function that in the event of a signal loss, the UAS will return to a preset position and land. The Return to Home feature can also be triggered manually. The remote connects to your phone or tablet, and a 720p HD view of everything your camera sees as you fly is displayed live. From takeoff to landing, the Phantom 3 responds to commands while automatically handling the most complex aspects of safe, stable flight.

Request: An exemption from 91.7(a), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Fe deral Regulations (14 CFR) as was granted to Ralph J. Apel in Exemption No. 11410

Petition: I request an exemption from TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113 (a) and (b); 91.7 (a); 91.119 (c); 91.121; 91.151 (a); 91.405 (a); 91.407 ( a) (1); 91.409 (a) (1) and (2); 91.417 (a) and (b) The Extent Of Relief that Donald Collins Jr seeks Extent of Relief that Donald Collins Jr seeks regarding Section 61.113 (a) and (b) Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations Relief from Section 61.113 (a) and (b) is requested to allow a Pilot in Command holding a currentPrivate Pilots Certificate to operate Donald Collins Jr’s Phantom 3. The

flight would be complimented by a Visual Observer who, along with the pilot, will maintain Visual Line of Sight with the Phantom 3 at all times. All operations conducted will be incidental to Donald Collins Jr. The Phantom 3 is not able to carry passengers.

2. Extent of Relief that Donald Collins Jr seeks in regards to Section 91.7(a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Relie f from Section 91.7(a) is requested to allow Donald Collins Jr to determine airworthiness of the Phantom 3. As part of this determination the following will be adhered to: a. Prior to the Phantom 3's flight the PIC will inspect the UA to ensure it is in a condition that will be conducive for a safe flight. b. Donald Collins Jr will follow the DJI Phantom 3’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection and life limit requirements. c. Donald Collins Jr will comply with all DJI manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

3. Extent of Relief that Donald Collins Jr seeks in regards to Section 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes General relief from 91.119 is requested to allow Donald Collins Jr to operate the Phantom 3 at altitudes not to exceed 400’ AGL over private property at a distance at or greater than 5NM from the nearest airport as depicted on current Aeronautical Charts. Donald Collins Jr also wishes to be granted exemption to operate at an altitude not greater than 50’ AGL(below tree level) between 1NM and 5NM from the nearest airport as depicted on current Aeronautical Charts. Donald Collins Jr will adhere to the following in order to maintain an acceptable level of safety associated with operations over private property: (a) Donald Collins Jr will not allow the Phantom 3 to operate at a speed greater than 10kts. (b) Donald Collins Jr will require the UAS operator (PIC) to be fully trained on the Phantom 3 by adhering to the recommendations contained within the Phantom 3’s operating manual (c) Donald Collins Jr will have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), a minimum of 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. In addition the operator will have log ged a minimum of 5 c hours as a UAS pilot operating th e make and model UAS that Donald Collins Jr operates. Donald Collins Jr will be familiar with an d able to manually institute the Phantom 3’s Return to Home (RTH) feature. This feature aborts a flightoperation and automatically returns the UAS to a predetermined GPS

safe point. (d) Donald Collins Jr will not operate over private property without first finding a suitable alternate landing spot on the property. (e) Donald Collins Jr will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents. (f) Donald Collins Jr will utilize a two man flight team consisting of the Pilot in Command (PIC) and a Visual Observer (VO). This team will maint ain visual line of sight with the Phantom 3 at all times and remain within hearing distance of one another. (g) Donald Collins JR will not permit flight around vessels, vehicles and structures without permission from the owner.

4. Extent of Relief that Donald Collins Jr seeks in regards to Section 91.121 Altimeter Settings Relief from 91.121 is requested because the Phantom 3 utilizes electronic GPS with a barometric sensor. In order to maintain an equal level of safety that 91.121 requires, the PIC of the UAS will abort the flight in the events that the UAS loses communications with the GPS signal.

5. Extent of Relief that Donald Collins Jr seeks in regards to Section 91.151(b) Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Relief from 91.151(b) is requested to the extent that allows Donald Collins Jr to operate the Phantom 3 up to a point (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) that there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 30% battery power remaining.

6. Extent of Relief that Donald Collins Jr seeks in regards to Sections 91.405(a),91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1), and (a)(2), 91.417(a) and (b) These are all associated a with Airworthiness certificate

Relief from 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), an d (a)(2), And 91.417(a) and (b) is requested to the extent that allows Donald Collins Jr to operate the Phantom 3 Quad

- Copter as necessary. These sections are all related to airworthiness certificates of aircraft. There is not currently an airworthiness c ertificate for small UAS’s. Donald Collins Jr would comply in full to any conditions andlimitations that the Administrator would place in order to receive an

approved Grant of Exemption.

Public Interest: Aerial photography has been around for many years. More and more real estate agencies are looking for a way to have these pictures/videos taken in a more cost effective way. This exemption would allow me to offer my services to real estate agencies at fraction of the cost of a helicopter or small manned aircraft. There is essentially no carbon foot print left from these UAS’. Aerial photography from a UAS, leaves no emissions, and minimal ecological damage. These items listed, will help my community, not on ly with finding local businesses a new location, but also with finding the people in my community a beautiful place to call home.

Conclusion: As set forth herein, Donald Collins Jr seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FA A Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially within the Real Estate markets. The Administrator will be assisting small business and local residents, by granting this petition. In

acco rdance with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012,Donald Collins Jr respectfully requests that the FAA Administrator grants this petition for exemption from TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113 (a) and (b); 91.7 (a); 91.119 (c ); 91.121; 91.151 (a); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (1) and (2); 91.417 (a) and (b)