US Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independece Ave, SW Washington, DC 20591

Dear Exemption Manager, In reference to docket number FAA

- 2015

- 1523. It has been brought to my attention that there has bene a request for additional information posted under ID FAA

- 2015

- 1523

- 0002. This letter requested the following additional information:

- The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit the public as a whole.

- The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule form which you seek exemption.

- Any additional information , views, or arguments available to support your request.

Section 1: The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest and how it would benefit the public as a whole. Granting this request for exemption would further communicate the im portance of UAS safety throughout the general public. While many hobbyists do not have plans for safety nor do they know the rules of airspace governed by the FAA there is a need to grant exemptions to individuals, such as myself, who plan to strictly adh ere to all rulemaking procedures set forth by the FAA and follow these rules. I plan to understand any and all rules as it pertains to the hobby and my particular aircraft. For example, an amateur photographer or videographer may be approached to take video or pictures for events such as sporting events, races, or simply for a new vantage point a business would like to show to the public without knowing the rulings for this procedures necessary for safe operation. I intend to operate my UAS in a safe ma nner as previously described in the original docket and promote the safe flying of a UAS for commercial use as I plan to use the UAS for monetary compensation for individuals or businesses looking to get pictures which include but are not limited to ; pictu res of their business, pictures of land, or pictures of any operations being performed. This operation also in cludes any videography that will be performed for compensation in order to promote a brand or survey operations such as a work zone or constr uction project with new products which companies seek to promote. This may also include aerial videography, which companies choose to promote action sports with the strict consideration of using my particular UAS and how it will operate.Section 2: The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption

would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule form which you seek exemption. Granting exemption would not adversely affect safety of individuals , wildlife or other structures. The UAS will remain clear of all objects and structures as well as persons by obtaining a minimum range of safety from the FAA or otherwise specifically requesting written consent for a person or structure to be within the safe operating range of the UAS. Additionally any necessary barriers or buffers will be in place in order to ensure safe operating distances are met by the UAS operator (Rocky Babcock). This does not include closed set filming or photography but will pertain to recreational areas or private land or public areas as requested by an individual or business. As previously stated, recreational hobbyists that attempt to provide services like this may not have required documentation or the necessary pre

- flight c hecklist as well as knowledge of the rules set forth by the FAA. In order to maximize safety all FAA rules will pertain to any and all UAS operations performed by myself via the DJI Inspire 1 aircraft. I seek to find the right rules and guidelines to safely operate the Inspire 1 in a manner appropriate for any weather conditions or terrain in order to provide the safety of any standing structures or people in the surrounding area.

Section 3: Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request. As a recreational hobbyist of 5 years in the radio controlled industry, I have a working knowledge of various parts, systems, and necessary safety knowledge for the operation of the Inspire 1 for commercial use. I began flying smal l helicopters and progressed to larger, acrobatic helicopters that I continue to use to this day. This began my interest in these hobbies and much of my personal life involves repairing, operating and troubleshooting various small to mid

- size helicopters strictly for recreational use. Upon receiving the gift of the DJI Inspire 1 I have been approached by various individuals interested in any services I may provide with the UAS but I have turned down all inquiries as they would not be considered recreation al and would fall under the commercial use category. As far as safety is concerned, I am currently a large part, in my professional career, in charge of the safety operations of my current company as well as my previous company. I have been in the safety regulation side of daily operations of various companies coming on to 4 years now , and understand the importance of safety as it pertains to any commercial situation. I do possess a knowledge and inclination to act within safety guidelines as I understan d how disastrous not following any particular procedure may be. The primary reason for my request for exemption doe include safety. I have been approached to gather information, video and pictures of a traffic control work zone. There is a style of shee ting called ‘Diamond Grade’ sheeting for traffic drums seen in construction zones. The Michigan Department of Transportation is interested in making this sheeting, which is the highest reflectivity you can get for this type of product, a requirement for a ll road construction projects. The company that wants this information wants to show a work area where this sheeting is being used and draw comparisons to show how much more visible this sheeting is to motorists than current sheeting required by the MDOT.This is not something that will be provided by myself until I have the required exemption to do so.

These operations would not include any flight over any passing vehicles but would be performed any required distance away from people, vehicles and other structures which the Inspire 1 could cause harm. Additionally I have been approached to provide videography and photography services for companies in order to take pictures of their inventory contained in their outdoor, enclosed yard areas. With these particular instances in mind I would like to gain exemption in order to offer my services for compensation as requested by companies or individuals. I do seek to be as safe as possible in my operations and do understand the rules of the airspace. I intend to be a hobbyist (currently) that exemplifies a working knowledge of commercial use of the UAS and provide services in a safe and professional manner while adhering to the rules of the FAA. I thank you for your consideration and look forward to hearing back from you.

Sincerely, Rocky Babcock