U.S. Department ofTransportation Washington DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 subpart H; 14 CFR 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113(a) and {b); 14 CFR 91.7(a); 14 CFR 91.9(b)(2); 14 CFR 91.103; 14 CFR 91.109; 14 CFR 91.119(c); 14 CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 91.151(a); 14 CFR 91.203 (a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.405 (a); 149fR 91.407 (a) {1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1) and (2); 14 CFR 91.417(a) and (b) ·· ·

Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the "Reform Act"}.' and 14 CFR Part 11, I Claude Auguste owner of 1 Man 1 Drone 10625 Old Hammockr.V:Vay ·· · Wellington, FL 33414, operator ofan Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), hereby applie$ 1 for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its UAS, so long as such operations are conducted within and underthe conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. Commercial operation ofan UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would operate in the following manner: 1. Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 2. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contract with the owners or local government authority. 3. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial utility infrastructure including but not limited to electrical power lines, wind turbines and cell towers. 4. Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed to assist with search and rescue operations in cases of an emergency or natural disaster only when the local authorities or government has requested it by contract or donation. 5. The ability to offertraining to persons individually or belonging to both private and/or public organizations that have interests in the use and application of a UAS for the purpose ofthe safe operation ofa UAS to enhance the safety ofthe National Airspace System (NAS) as well as for the protection ofthe persons and property.

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation ofa UAS under controlled conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) will provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval ofthis exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "

....establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system."Regulations from Which the Exemption Is Requested:
These Exemptions are further detailed in the Addendum
14 CFR Part 21 subpart H 14 CFR 45.23 (b) 14 CFR61.113 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 14 CFR 91.103 14 CFR 91.109 14 CFR 91.119 (c) 14 CFR 91.121 14CFR91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) &(b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b)
Equipment to be operated is the DJI Phantom 3, 81000, 8900, and Inspire 1, with a total weight of 2935g or 6.471bs. The dimensions are 438mm x 451mm x 301mm or 17.24inch x 17.75inch x 11.85inch. Under still airthe maximum speed is no more than 22m/s or 49mph with a cruising speed of 11 m/s or 25mph. The OJI Inspire 1 has the ability to hover and move along a vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The DJIInspire 1 has four motors, Motor Model OJI 3510, powered by a 6-cell 4500mAh or 5700mAh Lithium Polymer battery. There are four propellers, Propeller Model DJI1345, in use. The DJIInspire 1 will be controlled with the C1 remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.400GHz -2.483GHz. The live video feed will have an operating frequency of 5.728GHz -5.850GHz. The applicant will operate the UA8 in line of sight within a closed off and predetermined area owned and/operated by the property representative. Given the small size ofthe UA8 and the controlled environment provided the proposed operations willadhere to the Reform Act's safety requirements. The approval ofthis application presents no national security issues. Regarding the level ofsafety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit, reduction in environmental impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant ofthe requested exemption is in the public interest. Accordingly the applicant requests that the FAA grantthe requested exemption with minimum delay.Aircraft and Equivalent Level ofSafety
The operation limitations proposed for an equivalent or higher level ofsafety because operations will further enhance the safety ofthe persons and/or property using conventional aircraft.
These limitations and conditions to which the applicant agrees to adhere to when conducting commercial operations underthe FAA issued exemption as set forth in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) include:

1. Flights will be operated within line of sight ofthe Pilot in Command (PIC) and/or Visual Observer (VO). 2. The UAS will weigh less than 551bs. 3. The UAS will have a maximum operating speed of no more than 50mph. 4. Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve or 30 minutes offlight time whichever occurs first. 5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and not more than 200 feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned. 6. Minimum crew for each operation will consist ofthe UAS Pilot, the Visual Observer (VO) and may include but not limited to a Camera Operator. 7. The UAS pilot will be a designated Pilot in Command (PIC) and hold a Medical Certificate. Ifthe PIC feels another operator to be qualified with the necessary skills to be PIC & Class Medical Certificate, that person may be designated PIC provided they have a minimum of 20 hours offlight time with the UAS. 8. A briefing will be performed regarding the planned UAS operations priorto each day's flight consisting of all the days' production activities. 9. All flights will occur under Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) only. 10. The flights will occur no closer than a 5 mile radius ofthe geographic center/Airport Reference Point (ARP) ofa tower controlled or uncontrolled airport. 11. If operations will be within a 5 mile radius ofthe geographic center/Airport Reference Point (ARP) of a tower controlled or uncontrolled airport the respective airports will be contacted advising them ofthe estimated flight time, flight duration, elevation offlight and other pertinent information. 12. The operatorwill file FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light ofthe requested exemption, with the appropriate local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) no more than 72 hours but no less than 48 hours from planned operation. 13. The operatorwill obtain verbal/written consent ofall persons involved with the planned operation and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet ofthe flight operation, and the radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level ofsafety determination, as required underthe FOM. With the advanced permission ofthe FSDO, operations at closer range may be approved. 14. The PIC and VO will have been trained in operation of UAS and receive up-to-date information for the particular UAS to be operated. 15. The PIC and VO will be able to communicate by voice, radio, and/or text at all times. 16. Written and/or verbal permission and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or cityjurisdictions, including law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies. 17. Ifthe UAS loses communications with the remote controller or loses GPS signal, the UAS will have the capability to return to a pre-determined location within a designated location and land autonomously. 18. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles, weather, or emergencies.Sincerely,

# ?t~d' Claude Auguste
1 Man 1 Drone 10625 Old HammockWayWellington, FL 33414
Phone# (954) 263 9610 Email: Claudeauguste@yahoo.comADDENDUM EXEMPTION REQUESTS AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

I, Claude Auguste request an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that maytechnically apply to the operations ofthe OJI Phantom, OJI Phantom 2 Vision +, OJI Phantom3, QJI Inspire 1, and the OJI 8900: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14C.F.R. 91.203 (a) (1) Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance ofairworthiness certificates as required by FAR 91.203( a) (1 ). Given the size andlimited operating area associated with the UA to be utilizedbythe Petitioner, an exemption from Part21 Subpart H meets the requirements ofan equivalentlevel ofsafety underPart 11 andSection 

### 333 ofthe FMRA. The FederalAviation Act (49 U.S.C.44701 

### (f)) and Section 

### 333 ofthe FMRA both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement foran airworthiness certificate, upon consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, operational capability, andproximityto airports andpopulatedareas ofthe particular UA. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UA operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and underthe conditionsproposed willbe atleastas safe, orsafer, than 

### a conventionalaircraft (fixed wing orrotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. The UA to be operatedhereunderis less than 55 lbs. fullyloaded, is bydefinition unmannedandcarries neithera pilot norpassenger, carries no explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, andoperates exclusively within 

### a limited flight area. Unlike othercivilaircraft, operations underthis exemption willbe tightlycontrolled and monitoredbythe Operatorand willalso remain within the requirements of, and in compliance with, localpublic safety requirements. These safetyenhancements, which alreadyapply to civil aircraftprovide 

### a greaterdegree ofsafetyto the public andpropertyowners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part21, Subpart H. Lastly, application ofthese same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national securityposedbythe UA due to its size, speed ofoperation, location ofoperation, lack of explosive materials orflammable liquid fuels, andinability to carry

### a substantial externalload.

14 C.F.R. 45.23 (b). Marking ofthe Aircraft

The regulation requires; When marks include onlythe Roman capita/letter "N" and the registration numberis displayed on limited, restricted orlight-sport categoryaircraft or experimental orprovisionallycertificatedaircraft, the operatormust a/so displayon thataircraft neareach entrance to the cabin, cockpit, orpilotstation, in letters notless than 2 inches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "limited, " "restricted, " "light-sport, " "experimental, " or "provisional,"as applicable. Even though the UA will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption maybe neededas the UA will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit orpilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the size ofthe UA, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word

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"Experimental" will be placedon the fuselage in compliance with 45.29 (f). The equivalentlevel ofsafety willbe providedbyhaving the UA markedon its fuselage as required by45.29 (f) where the pilot, observerandothers working with the UA will see the identification ofthe UA as "Experimental. "

The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A.

14 C.F.R. 91.7{a): Civil aircraft airworthiness.

The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, noFAA regulatorystandard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft andthe requirements containedherein for the use ofsafetychecklists priorto each flight, an equivalentlevel ofsafety will be provided.

14 CFR 91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements.

This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight manual is in the aircraft. We assume that the intent ofthis requirement is to ensure that flight manual information is available to the aircrew while operating the aircraft. We request an exemption to this requirement since the aircraft is not only too small to carry documentation; the documentation would not be available to the crew during flight operations. To obtain an equivalentlevel ofsafetyandmeet the intent of91.9, we propose that

### a current, approved UA Flight Operations/Procedures (AppendixA) mustbe available to the crewat the groundstation anytime the aircraftis in, orpreparing for, flight.

The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299,9299A,9565,95658, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827,and 10700.

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14 CFR 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133 Commercial pilot privileges and limitations.

The regulation provides that no person that holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command ofan aircraft for compensation or hire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilot to act as pilot in command ofan aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

Ourproposedoperations require that the PIC must either

1. Hold a Private or Sport Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA, and have logged 10 hours offlight experience in this type of UA, or 2. Meet the requirements of 8900.227 para 16(c)(2){c) "Operations without a pilot certificate" in which the PIC is required to complete "FAA private pilot ground instruction" and pass "the FAA Private Pilot written examination." Since there are currently no means available for the pilot ofa UA to gain the experience in an equivalent category and class in order to apply for a private pilot's license, we propose to generate an equivalent level of safety by requiring our pilots to complete, at a minimum, FAA private pilot ground instruction and pass the FAA Private Pilot written examination in addition to completing the private pilot requirements. Since the aircraft cannot carry passengers or property, we feel thatwe meet the intent of61.113 Subparagraph {b) even though the intent ofthis application is to conduct a business.

14 CFR 91.109 Flight Instruction; Simulated instrumentflight and certain flight tests

The regulation states that "No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls." The UA 's ground-basedcontrolstation consists ofa small hand-heldradio transmitterand while it does not offer

### a secondset of "controls", both the student andinstructorcan, and will, operate the single set ofcontrols simultaneously. With both student andinstructorhaving "hands-on" the controls during flight, we feel that this technique meets the intent 91.109 andprovides an equivalentlevel ofsafety.

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14 CFR 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes: General.

The regulation states that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Since the aircraft will be operating at a maximum of400 feet AGL, we cannot comply with this requirement. In orderto provide an equivalentlevel ofsafety The UA 's will notbe operated overcongested areas oroveranyopen airassemblyof persons with priorapproval. Anypropertyowner affected willbe briefedon the expectedroute offlight and the associatedrisks to persons and propertyon the grdund. The aircraft will be operatedat

### a lowaltitude allowing, if

### a powerunit fails, an emergencylanding without undue hazard to persons orpropertyon the surface. Therefore we maintain that due to the small size ofthe UA, the hazard to persons, vehicles and structures is minimal compared to mannedaircraft, which shouldbe consideredin granting the exemption.

14 CFR 91.121 Altimeter Settings.

The regulation requires that aircraft shall maintain cruising altitudes by reference to an altimeter setting available within 100 NM ofthe aircraft. The UA wi/1 always flybelow400 feetAGL and willnotneed to maintain cruising altitudes in order to preventconflict with otheraircraft. AnAbove GroundLevelaltimetermeasurement above the takeoffpointis transmitted via radio from the VA'S on-boardcomputerto the display screen heldbythe PIC, providing

### a constantly updatedAGL readout.

14 CFR 91.151 Fuel requirements forflight in VFR conditions. The regulation provides that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under day-VFR conditions unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and to fly after thatfor at least 30 minutes. The intention ofthis paragraph is to provide an energyreserve as

### a safetybufferfor delays to landing. Each UA is batteryoperatedandthe maximum duration offlight from 

### a single battery charge is 18 minutes with 

### a 20% reserve. Since the aircraft will neverflymore than 3/4NM from the point ofintendedlanding, 

### a full batterycharge atlaunch will ensure that we meet the reserve energyrequirement ofthis paragraph. We request an exemption to the word "fuel"andaskfor an equivalent interpretation with the word "energy".14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 - 91.417)- Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Alterations

The regulation provides that the operator is primarily responsible for maintaining the aircraft in an airworthy condition, including compliance with part 39 and 43. Paragraphs 91.407 and 91.409 require that the aircraft be "approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7" after maintenance and inspection. It

### is ourintention that the PICperform maintenance andinspection ofthe aircraft and "be authorized to approve the aircraft forreturn to service." Asprovidedin the Pre-Flight Checklist in AppendixA, the PIC will ensure that the aircraft

### is in an airworthycondition priorto every flight andin addition conduct detailed inspections aftereverytwo hours offlight. Maintenance performedbythe PIC

### is limited to repairing small cracks, replacing 

### a propeller, checking electricalconnections and updating software andfirmware for the on-board computer. Allother maintenance willbeperformedbythe manufacturerortheir designatedrepairfacility. The PIC will document workperformedin accordance with 91.417. We feel that due to the size, construction, andsimplicityofthe aircraft, the PIC can ensure an equivalentlevel ofsafety.

8900.227 Paragraph 16(c)(4) PIC Medical. And Paragraph 16(e)(1) Observer Medical.

This policy provides that both the PIC and VO must have a valid FAA second-class medical certificate issued under part 67 in order to perform as a pilot or observer. The UA's maximum gross weight are each less than Bibs., are constructedprimarilyof, plastic andcarbon fiber. The PIC is noton board. Both the PIC and the VO are required to be in VLOS. Given the unlikely event that both the PIC and VO become medicallyincapacitated while the aircraft

### is in flight, the VA willreturn autonomouslyto the site oflaunching andland without crew intervention. Therefore, requiring the PIC and VO to meet the 

### same medicalrequirements 

### as commercialpilotcarryingpassengers in a large aircraft

### is an unnecessaryburden. We propose that the minimum medicalrequirements for the PIC and VO be vision corrected to 

### 20120 and

### a valid, state issued driver's license. The 

### 20120 vision requirement will ensure that the PIC and VO n 

### see andavoidairtraffic; 

### a licensed driver

### is medicallyqualified to operate 

### a much larger vehicle.

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APPENDIX A- FLIGHT OPERATIONS/PROCEDURES The UA's will be operated underthe following flight restrictions. OPERATIONAL FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS The UAwill be operated in the field with both a PIC and a VO in accordance with and with the following Restrictions:
• All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400ftAGL, at an airspeed of no more than 25 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the PIC; • All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to communicate byvoice at all times during a flight operation; • The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 

### § • 61.51 (b), 10 hours oftotal time as a UA rotorcraft pilot and at least 5 hours logged as a UA pilot with a similar UAtype; • The UAwill not be operated over densely populated areas; without prior approval. • The UA will not be operated over any open-air assembly of people; without prior approval. • The UA will not be operated within 5 NM ofan airport or heliport; without prior approval. • Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalent to VFR; • The PIC will brief the VO and property owner about the operation and risk before operation • No flight will be made without a Pre-Flight Inspection by the PIC before each operation to ascertain that the UA is in a condition safe for flight
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST Prior to operation preflight checklists provided by the manufacturer ofthe UA's will be followed. Below is such an example.

1. Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly. 3. Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken orworn. 4. Camera lens cap has been removed. 5. Micro-SO card has been inserted if necessary. 6. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 7. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 8. Smart phone App can connect to the camera.

## .. TAKE OFF/LANDING PROCEDURES Manufacturer recommended Takeoff and Landing procedures will be followed. Place the UA on ground with the battery level indicatorfacing you. 1. Power on the remote controller. 2. Power on the range extender. 3. Switch the camera to the "WIFI ON" position. 4. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery 5. Connect the mobile device to the UA, run the Smart phone App to enter the camera preview page. 6. Wait until the LED flight indicator starts to slowly blink green/yellow. This means the aircraft is initializing and entering the "Ready to Fly"/"Ready to Fly (non-GPS)." state. Then proceed to execute the 

## esc command to start motors. 7. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft offthe ground. 8. When landing, be sure to be hovering over a level surface. Pull down on the throttle stick gently to descend and land. 9. After landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for about 3 to 5 seconds which will automatically stop the motors. FAILSAFE FUNCTION The UAwill enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or damage. The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: 1. The remote controller is powered off. 2. The aircraft has flown out ofthe effective communication range ofthe remote controller. 3. There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel. 4. There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller. APPENDIX B-USER'S MANUALS DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION 

### +, DJI Phantom3, DJIInspire 1, and DJI S900 Users Manuals for each ofthese systems can be downloaded here. A copy is kept with each UAS. http://www.dji.com/productlspreading-wings-s900/download http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3-pro/info#downloads http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/info#downloads