September 11, 2015

Exemption No. 12834

Regulatory Docket No. FAA−2015−2501

Mr. William D. Angell

Manager

Seacoast Aerial View

27 Irenes Way

Seabrook, NH 03874

Dear Mr. Angell:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends.

By letter dated June 2, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 

behalf of Seacoast Aerial View (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an exemption. The 

petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial 

videography.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any 

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+.
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The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products 

and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates. In accordance with the statutory criteria 

provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 

aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft 

meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 

14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness 

Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is 

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection1. The FAA has issued grants of 

exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. 

In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 

11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see

Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned 

aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or 

crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in 

addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled 

by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

 They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

 The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

 A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. 

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 

delegated to me by the Administrator, Seacoast Aerial View is granted an exemption from 

14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 

91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to 

 

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. 

Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF 

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by 

instruments aboard the UA.
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the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection.

This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, Seacoast Aerial View is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations 

of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are 

not permitted. 

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The 

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine 

compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at 

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the 

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or 

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within 

the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used 

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; 

electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC 

must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties 

required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its 

operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of 

exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating 

documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 
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Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, 

the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. 

Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating 

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the 

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The 

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension 

or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update 

or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then 

the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s 

UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding 

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. 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 prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. 

Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at 

least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such 

a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is 

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all 

potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the 

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and 

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, 

commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a 

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a 

state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal 

government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.
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14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the 

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 

operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs 

(training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to 

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated 

under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, 

training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During 

training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA 

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as 

denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not 

denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current 

FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption 

holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available 

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a 

pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast 

weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the 

intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve 

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All 

operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 

exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct 

operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA.
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22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification 

(N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must 

be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and 

any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. 

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement 

official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

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

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

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

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure 

that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises 

where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of 

the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety 

of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered 

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported 

to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be 

reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.
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If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and 

television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) 

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards 

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day 

notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities 

must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted 

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of 

the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners 

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those 

who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, 

town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes 

essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons 

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the 

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS 

operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, 

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.
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This exemption terminates on September 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures
June 2, 2015

Federal Aviation Administration:

On behalf of Seacoast Aerial View I would like to formally submit for an 

exemption from part 21, subpart H; and Sections 45.23(b),

91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal

Regulations (14 CFR). This proposed exemption would allow our operation

of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the purpose of aerial videography 

and to augment real estate listing videos in various areas of Northern 

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

As found in Exemption No. 11138 (Trudeau), the FAA recently approved

similar use of a PHANTOM 2 UAS.

We will operate a UAS, the DJI PHANTOM 2 Vision +, which is comprised of

an unmanned aircraft (UA or PHANTOM), including a camera installed by 

the manufacturer and a transportable ground station.

The PHANTOM 2 Vision + is a quad-copter with a maximum gross weight of

about 3 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric

motors powered by batteries. The UA has a maximum airspeed of 30 knots.

We will operate the UA over various areas, primarily around Seabrook, NH,

to enhance academic community/ business awareness and augment real

estate listing videos.

UAS Operating Parameters

We will abide by the following additional operating conditions under this

exemption, which ensures a level of safety at least equal to existing rules:

• Operate UAS below 300 feet and within a radius distance of 1000 feet from

the controller to aid in direct line of sight visual observation;

• Obtain permission from the owner/controller of any vessels, 

vehicles and structures when operations may be conducted 

closer than 500 feet to any such vessels, vehicles or structures;

we will conduct a safety assessment of the risk of operating

closer to those objects and determine that it does not present

an undue hazard;

• Operate the UAS for 5-20 minutes per flight and land the UAS prior to
the manufacturer’srecommendedminimum level of battery power;

• Operate UAS during daylight hours only within visual line of 

sight (VLOS);

• Use the UAS’ global positioning system (GPS) flight safety 

feature whereby it hovers and then slowly lands if 

communicationwith the remote control pilot is lost;

• Conduct all operations under the flight safety protocols 

(including posting a warning sign reading: “Attention Aerial 

Photography in Progress – Remain Back 150 feet”) contained

in the operating documents and will actively analyze flight

data and other sources of information to constantly update

and enhance safety protocols;

• Contact respective airportsif operations will be within 5 

miles to advise them of his estimated flight time, flight 

duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information;

• Always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation;

•Have proceduresin place to abort flights in the event of 

safety breaches or potential danger;

• Only operate in safe environmentsthat are strictly

controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and

densely populated areas (defined by areas depicted in “yellow” on VFR

charts and through obtaining information regarding congested areas from

the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO);

• Conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocols, during which

safety carries primary importance (reference PHANTOM Flying Flow

Chart and User Manual).

UAS Pilot in Command (PIC)

Regarding UAS operational training, we have flown numerous

practice flights in remote areas as hobbyists simulating flightsfor

future commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics

of the UAS’ performance under different temperature and weather 

conditions.

Any PIC operating our UAS will have accumulated and logged, in a manner
consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft

pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor

UAS. The PIC will also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours

as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for

operations. In addition to the hour requirements,the PIC will accomplish 3

takeoffs and landingsin the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes) 

prior to any flight.

Specific Exemptions Requested

Given the size, weight,speed, and limited operating area associated with

the UA, we feel an exemption from 14 CFR part 21, Subpart H

(Airworthiness Certificates) and §

91.203(a) and (b) (Certificationsrequired),subject to certain conditions and

limitations, is warranted and meets the requirementsfor an equivalent

level of safety under 14 CFR part 11 and Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 (Section

333).

We request an exemption from § 45.23 Marking of the aircraft because the

UA will not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain

words or phrases. Further, the two-inch lettering is difficult to place on such

a small aircraft with dimensionssmaller than the minimal lettering 

requirement. Regardless of this, we can mark the UAS in the largest possible

lettering by placing the word “Experimental” on its fuselage as required by §

45.29(f)so that anyone will see the markings.

We request an exemption from § 91.7(a) which prohibitsthe operation of

an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate, since there is currently no

certificate applicable to our operation, this regulation is inapplicable.

We request an exemption from §§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b) Maintenance inspections since they only

apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. However, as a safety

precaution we will perform a preflight inspection of the UAS before each

flight as outlined in the attached operating documents.

We request an exemption from § 91.9(b)(2) which requires an aircraft

flight manual in the aircraft, howeversince there are no pilots or

passengers on board the aircraft and given its size, this regulation is

inapplicable. We believe an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by

maintaining a safety/flight manual with the UAS ground station.

We request an exemption from § 91.119 which prescribes safe altitudesfor
the operation of civil aircraft, but it allows helicoptersto be operated at

lower altitudesin certain conditions. We will not operate our UAS above the

altitude of 300 feet above ground level (AGL) and will also only operate in

safe areas away from the public and traffic, thus “providing a level of safety

at least equivalent to or below those in relation to mini- mum safe

altitudes.” Given the size, weight, maneuverability, and speed of the UAS, an

equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

We request an exemption from § 91.121 Altimetersettings as it is

inapplicable since the UAS utilizes electronic GPS with a barometric

sensor.

We request an exemption from § 91.151(a) Fuel requirementsfor flight in

VFR conditions. The UAV is 100% electric and two low battery alerts are

issued - per the operating documents, the UAV will be landed at the first

alert. Also, our flights will last only 5-10 minutes each, and the UAS has an

automated function which results in immediate landing when a low

battery is detected. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind

and forecast weather conditions)there is enough power to fly to the first 

point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, land the

UA with 30% battery power remaining.

Public Interest

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and for real estate

marketing has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing

aircraft and helicopters, but for small business owners, its expense has been

cost-prohibitive. By granting this exemption we would be able to provide

this service at a much lower cost. Further, our small UAS will pose no threat

to the public given its small size and lack of combustible fuel when compared to larger manned aircraft. Additionally,the operation of our UAS will

minimize eco- logical damage and promote economic growth by providing 

information to companieslooking to relocate or build in the metro areas we

service.

Summary

We will comply with all of the following conditions and limitations

should this grant of exemption be provided:

1) Operations will be limited to the following aircraft described in the

operating documents which is a quad-rotor aircraft weighing less than 3

pounds: PHANTOM 2 Vision + Un- manned Aircraft System.
2) The UA will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding

30 knots.

3) The UA will be operated at an altitude of no more than

300 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures

specified in the operating documents. All altitudesreported to ATC

must be in feet AGL.

4) The UA will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the Pilot In

Command (PIC) at all times.

5) All operations will utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA will be operated

within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the VO at all times. The VO and PIC

will be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC will be designated

before the flight and will not transfer his or her designation for the duration

of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the functions

prescribed in the operating documents.

6) The operating documents will be accessible during UAS operations and

made available to the Administrator upon request. Any revisionsto the

operating documents will be presented to the Administrator upon

request.

7) Prior to each flight, the PIC will inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a

condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the

safe operation of the UAS, the UAS will not be operated until the necessary

maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition

for safe flight. The Ground Control Station will be included in the preflight

inspection. All maintenance and alterations will be properly documented in

the aircraft records.

8) Any UAS maintenance or alterationsthat affect the UAS operation or

flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, will

undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conductsthe functional test

flight will make an entry in the aircraft records.

9) The pre-flight inspection section in the operating documents will account

for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not

already covered in the relevantsections of the operating documents.

10) We will follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component,

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit

requirements.
11) We will carry out maintenance, inspections, and record keeping

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents.

Maintenance, inspection, and alterations will be noted in the aircraft

records, including total flight hours, description of work accomplished,

and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service.

12) Each UAS operated will comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

13) An authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the

corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between

inspections.

14) UAS operations will be conducted by a PIC possessing at least a private

pilot certificate and at least a current third- class medical certificate. The

PIC will also meet the flight review requirementsspecified in 14 CFR 61.56

in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

15) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial 

videography/cinematography and augmenting real estate listing videos (or

similar operations),the PIC 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.

16) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial 

videography/cinematography and augmenting real estate listing videos (or

similar operations),the PIC will have accumulated and logged, in a manner

consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), a minimum of 5 hours as UAS pilot

operating the make and model of the UAS to be used in operations. The

PIC will accomplish 3 takeoffs and landingsin the preceding 90 days (for

currency purposes).

17) The PIC will not operate the UAS for the purpose of aerial

videography/cinematography and augmenting real estate listing videos

(or similar operations), unless the PIC has demonstrated and logged in

a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), the ability to safely operate

the UAS in a manner consistent with the operating documents,

including evasive and emergencymaneuvers and maintaining 

appropriate distancesfrom people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

18) UAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14

CFR 1.1. All operations will be conducted under visual meteorological
conditions(VMC).

19) The UA will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport

reference point as denoted on a current FAA- published aeronautical

chart.

20) The UA will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than

2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute

miles from the PIC.

21) If a UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will return to a

predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be

recovered in accordance with the operating documents.

22) The PIC will abort a flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or

emergenciesin accordance with the operating documents.

23) The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast

weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising

speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 30% battery

power remaining.

24) We will obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations, and

also request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in

advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation.

25) Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used

for operation and control of the UA will comply with the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government

oversight agency requirements.

26) The documentsrequired under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 will be available

to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is

operating. These documents will be made available to the Administrator or

any law enforcement official upon request.

27) The UA will remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned

aviation operations and activities at all times.

28) The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device

or vehicle.

29) The UA will not be operated over congested or densely populated
areas.

30) Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all

nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect 

nonparticipating personsfrom the UA and/or debris in the event of an

accident. We will ensure that nonparticipating personsremain under such

protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating personsleave such

protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease 

immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where

the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles, or structures has

granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of

the risk of operating closer to those objects and deter- mined that it

does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons

do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

31) All operations will be conducted over private or controlled-access

property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized

representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized

representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

32) Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgressesthe lateral

or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable

COA will be reported tothe FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within

24 hours. Accidents will be reported to the National Transportation Safety

Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site:

www.ntsb.gov.

Respectfully, 

William D. Angell

Manager

Seacoast Aerial View

Seabrook, New Hampshire 03874