Wednesday, July 15, 2015

I am submitting a petition for E xemption 333 to the FAA to operate unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS). I wish to be granted relief from airworthiness certification requirements under the FAA

Modernization a nd Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112

- 95 FEB.

The extent of relief enable us e for unmanned aircraft to capture photo and video within FAA rules, for corporate, commercial, editorial as well as personal use.

My request for relief would benefit the public because my footage will be used for entertainment, corporate, commercial, documentary, real estate and broadcast purposes (some of my recent footage will be aired on NBC Sports / Sea Otter Classic Bicycle Festival

– it was shot on private property).

My ex emption would not adversely affect safety . I have been flying unmanned aircraft for over 2 years and keep utilize preflight safety procedures and maintain direct line of sight at all times and safety for the FAS as well as those on the ground is vital for every flight.

I intend to f ly my DJI Inspire unmanned aircraft to capture aerial photos and video for a variety of clients (sports, documentary, commercial, editorial, real estate, etc). I have over 2 years of experience flying unmanned aircraft (e.g. DJI Phantom, Inspire) and have a high level of confidence and take safety and the FAS very seriously.

As a professional photographer, producer and director, having this exemption would be an important tool for my business and enable me to

grow.

I have inclu ded a User Manual and Safety Guidelines for the DJI Inspire 1, which is the aircraft that I currently fly.

More on the following page...Regarding the Unmanned Aircraft System

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. My UAS operation will be conducted safely to minimize risk to the NAS

or to persons and property on the ground. I have provided the User Manual and Safety Guidelines for my particular UA (DJI Inspire 1).

2. I always fly my UAS with safety in mind. I perform a pre

- flight inspection and regular maintenance and repairs when nee ded to ensure that my UAS is in safe flying condition.

3. My drone complies with FCC requirements. See attached information for details (page 62 of User Guidelines ).

4. I studied aviation science and have completed the equivalent of ground

school along with over 100 hours of flying a DJI drone (UAS) over the last

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- 3 years so I am very familiar with its operation.

5. I am in good health and have 20/15 eyesight which is above average.

6. My UAS operation would be simply to capture aerial photo and vid eo for a variety of clients (e.g. real estate, commercial, corporate, broadcast, etc). Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) will be maintained at all times and safety concern for both the NAS and people and property on the ground within the operational area.

7. Th e UAS (DJI Inspire) that I fly has a maximum speed of less than 50mph and under FAA rules, the maximum altitude which is restricted by the DJI software, is 400 feet. See attached Operations Manual for details.

8. The areas where I intend to operate a UAS would be limited with respect for local, state and national laws as well as avoidance of potential hazards and population zones.

9. I would not be operating near any airports and, in fact, the DJI software restricts flying near airports.

10. As reference d above, I always maintain VLOS of my UAS at all times.11. In addition to scanning the operational area and horizon for potential hazards and obstructions, I would follow the pre

- flight check list below.

1. Check that all parts are in good condition. Do not fly with aging or damaged parts. 2. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery and mobile device are all fully charged. 3. Propellers are mounted correctly and securely. 4. Lens is clear. 5. Micro

- SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 6.

Gimbal is functioning as normal. 7. Gimbal is correctly attached to the

aircraft. 8. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 9. The DJI Pilot app can connect to the camera and all firmware has been updated to the

latest version.

12. I always check wit h local/state agencies for special permits if and when necessary (e.g. film commissions, local municipalities, etc)

Best Regards,

Sean Cope

465 Coloma Street #D Sausalito, CA 94965

415

- 887

- 9540 scope@seancope. com