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Date: 20150 516 Revision: 1.0 Revision:1.0 Page 1 of 3 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey

Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request u nder Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act”) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Alpha Taxiway Aviation , seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) detailed below for the DJ I - Models: Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 2, Phantom 3, I

nspire 1, S1000+, S900, F550, and Matrice 100. SteadiDrone - Models: Flare, Mavrick, and Vader. 3DR - Models: Aero, Aero - M, Sol o, Iris and X8. Sensefly - Models: eXom, eBee Ag and eBee RTK. Idetec - Models: Ag Wing, Stardust, Sirol 110, and iMK8. The requested exemption would support an application for a commercial Certificate of Authorization (COA) to use th e sy stem to support ; aerial surveying, aerial photography, wildlife and forestry

monitoring, aerial inspect ion, real estate survey ing, agriculture, and survey ing and mapping operations. By

approving these exemptions, the FAA will create benefits to industries benefiting from applications of using multi - rotor UA Sy stems and the environment which are ultimately

in the public interest. Each UAS weighs less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, will be operated at a speed no more than 87 knots, carry

neither a pilot nor passenger, carry no explosive materials or flammable liquids, and operate exclusively

within an approved COA airspace. All UA S ys tems use a radio frequency spectrum for operation and control that complies with Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) requirements and has integrated safety features as described within user manuals for each UAS. The UAS are equipped with redundant safet y mechanisms allowing them to operate safel y after experiencing certain - flight failures. If a lost - link event occurs, including the loss o f ground communications and/or the loss of a GPS signal, the UAS have the ability to perform a pre - coordinated, predictable, automated flight maneuver and return to a predetermined location within a designated security parameter for landing. The UAS furth er have the ability to abort a flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. The aircraft will be operated in the field with both a Pilot in Command (PI C) and a ground - based Visual Observer (VO) in accordance with FAA Order 8900.1, vol. 16 " Unmanned Aircraft Sy stems" with the following additional restrictions:

- All operations will be conducted IAW the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA).

- All UAS operations will remain clear of manned aviation operat ions and activities at all times.

- All operations will occur at altitudes no more than 400' AGL

- Operations will be operated over private property with the permission of the land ownerPROPRIETARY INFORMAT ION - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEA SE

Date: 20150 516 Revision: 1.0 Revision:1.0 Page 2 of 3 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE - The UAS will not be operated b y a PI C from any moving device.

- The aircraft will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport unless prior coordination with ATC or airport management is made.

- Operations will be limited to day, visual meteorological conditions

- Aircraft will remain within Visual Line of Sight of the PI C and VO at all times.

- While the aircraft is airborne, the VO will be positioned within voice distance to the PIC The PIC and VO will meet the requirements outlined in FAA Order 8900.1, volume 16, chapter 4 . The PI C will hold at least a recreational or sport pilot certificate. Additionally, the PIC will perform maintenance on the system and will complete a course of maintenance instruction as part of their initial training. Due to the simplicity of the sy stem, we do not anticipate the n eed for a supplemental pilot. We submit that the combination of the aircraft's light weight, historicall y d emonstrated flight performance, fully

qualified flight crew and strict operation under the guidelines established in 8900.1, the FAA can have confid ence that the operation will have an equivalent or greater level of safety of manned aircraft performing the same mission. The name and contact information of the applicant is : Alpha Taxiway

Aviation Attn: Ronald E. Looney Ph: 208 - 391 - 8448 Email: ronloon ey @yahoo.com The regulations from which the exemption is requested are as follows:

- 14 CFR Part 21

- 14 CFR 91.203

- 14 CFR 45.23, 45.29

- 14 CFR 91.9

- 14 CFR 61.113, 61.133

- 14 CFR 91.109, 91.119

- 14 CFR 91.121, 91.151

- 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 - 91.417)

- 14 CFR 91.103(b) We are prepared to modify or amend any

part of this request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of safety . We look forward to working with y our office. Please contact us at any time if yo u require additional information or clarification. Sincerel y,PROPRIETARY INFORMAT ION - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEA SE

Date: 20150 516 Revision: 1.0 Revision:1.0 Page 3 of 3 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

Ronald E. Looney President/Owner Alpha taxiway

Aviation Appendices: A. Exemption Request and Equivalent Level of Safet y B. Public Interest C. Aviation Experience