August 7, 2015 Docket Management Facility US Department ofTransportation 1200 New JerseyAve. SE West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Section 333 Petition for Exemptionfrom 14 CFR 

### § 11.81

Dear Sir/Ma'am, Please acceptthis correspondence as a Section 333 Petition for Exempti nfrom 14 CFR 

### § 11.81 requiring a UAS (unmanned aircraft system) to be registered with the F and to be operated by a licensed pilot. Iam a photographer/videographerand own a business called High-Def edia Group, LLC. The extent ofthe relief Iam seeking with this petition is to allow me to lawfully oper tea "DJA Phantom 3" (a remote-control quadcopterweighing 2.8 pounds) for low-altitude comme cial aerial photography and videography without having to register my UAS with the FAA or have a pi ot's license. My business is based in South Florida and my intended photo/video sub ct matter includesvarious Florida landmarks, natural features, beaches, ecosystems, Everglades, Forida Keys, golfcourses, resorts, parks and vacation destinations. Using affordable newtechnolo ies to capture stunning highdefinition aerial video will allow mysmall business to be more competitiv and employ more people. Ultimately, ourfootage will be used to increase regional tourism and hel bolster Florida's economy. Iam committed to lawful and safe operation of my UAS. I havetaken les ons and logged extensive hours of hands-on personal RC (remote control) flying time. Iam familiarwith and observe FAA safety guidelines including the "Do's and Dent's" and "Know Before You Fly". low is a list of FAA Safety Guidelines and how I intend to complywith each. "Fly below 400 feet and remain clear ofsurrounding obstacles" For best results recording my intended subject matter, optimum altitude ill be less than < 200 feet. I will perform a preliminary on-site safety assessmentto checkforobstaces (telephone poles, wires, towers, buildings, trees, etc) before flying/recording. "Keep the aircraft within visual line ofsight at all times" For me, a typical flight will be to record aerial video ofa golfcourse. In uch case, my UAS will typically not be piloted for more than several hundred yards in any one irection (ie. short-distance flights). "Remain well clear ofand do not interfere with manned aircraft operatic s" I use maps and a GPS application to indicate "no-fly" zones. "Don'tfly within 5 miles ofan airport unless you contactthe airport and control tower before flying" I use maps and a GPS applicationto indicate "no-fly" zones. "Don'tfly near people or stadiums" Iwill notfly my UAS within 100 feet of people. If I need close-ups of pe pie, Iwill use non-aerial (ground) means. Stadiums and sporting events are notatarget custom r."Don'tfly an aircraft thatweighs morethan 

### 55 lbs" My UAS weighs 2.8 pounds. "Don't be careless or reckless with your unmanned aircraft- you could b fined for endangering people orother aircraft" Lawful and safe operation is a priority because doing otherwise would no onlyjeopardize safety, it would jeopardize my business. Causing harm to persons or property is a I ss I guard against. In summation, Ifeel I am qualified to operate my UAS safely and seekto o so lawfully with your Exemption. Ifyou require additional information, please let me know. Tha k you foryour consideration. Respectfully, 

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William Jesse Hobbs High-Def Media Group, LLC 18360 NE 20 Ave. North Miami Beach, Florida

### 33179 Phone: 

### 954-295-2991 Fax: 305-932-1263 Email: jessehobbs@comcast.net