November 12, 2015 Attn: U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Operations WestBuilding Ground Floor, Room w12-140 1200NewJersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: BENSON HOPP dba. The L.A. DRONE CREW REQUEST AN EXEMPTION FROMTHE 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)(l) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) &(b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJI Phantom 3 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANTTO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95)
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_I{.SUMMARY BENSON HOPP, dba. L.A. DRONE CREW hereafter referred to as The L.A. DRONE CREW 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)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (DJI Phantom 3) pursuantto Section 333 oftheFAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit The L.A. DRONE CREW to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography of construction sites, residential and commercial real estate, civil landscapes and events over certain areas ofthe United States. INTRODUCTIONAND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER The L.A. DRONE CREW has for over fifteen years providedtheir clients (which include private sector businesses and non-profits, along with local state and federal agencies) with expertise and knowledge in video and multimedia marketing, advertising, public relations and training using advanced technologies and solutions. The L.A. DRONE CREW has worked on hundreds of productions over the past 15 years in all types of locations with a perfect client and employee safety record. In the past we have supplied our clients aerial video and photography using commercial aircraft. The objective of The L.A. DRONE CREW and our Unmanned Aircraft System (DJI Phantom 3) aerial operations is to provide a more affordable, high-quality production system for a variety of governmental, commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting • Construction sites before and after • Appraisals • Real-estate marketing • Economic development • Civic landmarks • Special event coverage • Private and governmental training My staffhas safely flown small RC electric quadcopters recreationally for approximately 6years without incident. 4·.•.,.,..

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### BACKGROUND Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DnPhantom 3. UAS The L.A. DRONE CREW seeks an exemption to operate DJI Phantom 3 system for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 is vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 3 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2.8 lb. while having a diagonal dimension of 23.2", a maximum speed of approximately 16.4'fps and a maximum flying height of400'. The DJI Phantom 3 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithillin Polymerbattery powered electric motors. The DJI Phantom 3 that will be operated by The L.A. DRONE CREW will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.RPart 47,Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification andRegistration Marking. 

### BASIS FORPETITION Petitioner, The L.A. DRONE CREW, pursuant to the provtstons of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), Section 333; Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administratorto commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3, UAS in the National Airspace System (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)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, The L.A. DRONE CREW operation ofDnPhantom 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, The L.A. DRONE CREW requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. The L.A. DRONE CREW submits that the requested reliefis proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. The L.A. DRONE CREW will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practicesprescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, The L.A. DRONE CREW will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS. 5jr • r. .,

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### Privatepilotprivileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by The L.A. DRONE CREW to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a privatepilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flighthour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operatethe DJI Phantom UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. The L.A. DRONE CREW seeksrelieffrom Section 91.7(a), entitled 

### Civil aircraftairworthiness, 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, The L.A. DRONE CREW submits that they will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 InstructionManual), and thatthe aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. The L.A. DRONE CREW 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 barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information ofthe DJI Phantom 3UAS will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring o{theflightpath. This altitude information, combined with The L.A. DRONE CREW'soperation ofthe 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, The L.A. DRONE CREW seeks an exemption from the requirements ofSection 91.151(b), entitled 

### Fuel requirementsforflight in VFR conditions. The L.A. DRONE CREW submits that safety will not be affected by operation ofthe 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 ofapproximately 23 minutes. Battery power indicators are also able to show exactly how much battery power is left, as well as how much time is neededto return safely back to point oftake off. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, The L..A. DRONE CREW provides the following information in support ofits petition for exemption:

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## ' '.A. NameAnd Address OfThePetitioner. The name and address ofthe Petitioner and point ofcontact is: BENSONHOPP President BENSON HOPP, dba. L.A. DRONE CREW 3852 Vinton Ave. #406 Culver City, CA 90232 818-554-8554 BensonHopp@gmail.com
B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. Fi'om Which The L.A. DRONE CREW Seeks Exemption. 1. The L.A. DRONE CREW 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 relevantpart: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) ofan aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; normay thatperson, for compensation or hire, act as PIC ofan aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business oremployment if- (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does notcarry passengers orproperty for compensation or hire. 2. TheL.A. DRONE CREW Seeks Exemption From TheRequirements OfSection 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled Civilaircraftairworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 7•' !< ,.

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### 3. TheL.A. DRONE CREWSeeks ExemptionFrom TheRequirements OfSection 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part: · (a) Eachperson operating an aircraft shall maintainthe cruising altitude or flight level ofthat 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 1 00 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; (ii) Ifthere is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; or

(iii) In the case ofan aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting .available before departure. 

### 4. The L.A. DRONE CREW Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitledFuel requirements forflight 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 enoughfuel tofly to the firstpoint of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, tofly after that for atleast20 minutes. · 

### 5. The L.A. DRONE CREW Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator ofan aircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E ofthis part and shall between required , inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part43 ofthis chapter[.] 8!.·;.. •,. .... -·
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### 6. The L.A. DRONE CREW Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(l) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, oralteration, subsection (a)(l), 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 serviceby a person authorized under § 43.7 ofthis chapter[.] 

### 7. The L.A. DRONE CREW Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(l)And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitledInspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, no person may operate an aircraftunless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had -- (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 ofthis chapter and has been approved for returnto serviceby a person authorized by §43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 ofthis chapter. 

### 8. The L.A. DRONE CREW 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 following records for the periods specified in paragraph(b) ofthis section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 1 00-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections,**~s** appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofan aircraft. The records mustinclude-- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) ofthe workperformed; and 9_;I**!'':~** 

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(ii) The current status oflife-limited parts ofeach airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul ofall items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status ofthe 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 ofapplicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, 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.

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### Dll Phantom 3 UAS do 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 BenefitFrom The SafetyAndEfficiency OfTheDJI Phantom 3 UAS. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, instead ofmanned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels ofair 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 produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin 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 footprint ofaerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAS are propelled by battery powered electric motors, ratherthan an internal combustion engine. By using the DJI Phantom 3 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and onthe 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 

### Dll Phantom 3 UAS (weighing approximately 2.8 pounds at their maximum gross weight with diagonal dimension of 23.2 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan ofapproximately 42 feet, a length of34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 14! ' ' ' 

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### ifcertain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion oftheplan and rulemaking required by section 332 of thisActor the guidance requiredbysection 334 of thisAct. (b) Assessment ofUnmannedAircraft Systems.--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shalldetermine, ata minimum-- (1) which types ofunmanned aircraft systems, 

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### is the operator's responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also presentupdated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. Ifthe operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant ofexemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

I0. Priorto each flight the PIC must inspectthe UAS to ensure thatit is in a condition for safe flight. Ifthe inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft isprohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance 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 inthe 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 mustmake an entry in the aircraftrecords. 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 ofthe operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in.accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status ofreplacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description ofwork accomplished, and the signature ofthe authorized person returning the UAS to service. 19**·~'** ' I <.I . (t ···:.! ) '• : ·,

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33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries ofthe operational area as defined by the applicable COA must bereported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained onthe 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. The L.A. DRONE CREW submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the Dll 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 exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering The L.A. DRONE CREW's proposed area of operations, and the 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 Dn Phantom 3 UAS, The L.A. DRONE CREW submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for The L.A. DRONE CREW'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. 22 

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