**UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION**  **FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION**

**WASHINGTON, DC**

Regulatory

Docket No. _______________

**IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF :**  **FRANCIS M. CAMPOS DOING BUSINESS AS “AERIALSHOTZ”, A SOLE**  **PROPRIETORSHIP ,**  **FOR AN EX EMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE**  **REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS**  **SECTIONS 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b)**  **CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF**  **A DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL**  **UNMANNED AIRCRAF T SYSTEM** 

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012** 

**(PUBLIC LAW 112 -**  **95)**

Submitted on September 3 , 2015 Francis M. Campos AerialShotz 33 Drakewood Lane Novato CA 94947 Tel: (415) 892

- 15732 **TABLE OF CONTENTS** Page GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................3 SUMMARY.................................................................................................

....................... ..4 IN TRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER............

............................... ........4 BACKGROUND..................

................................................................... ...................... ........5 BASI S FOR PETITION...................................................................

............................... ......6 NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER..............................

......................... .....8 THE SPECIFI C SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHI CH AERIALSHOTZ S EEKS EXEMPTI ON..............

............. ... ............. .......................... ....................... ..8 THE EXTENT OF RELIEF AERIALSHOTZ SEEKS AND THE REASON AERIAL SHOTZ SEEKS THE RELIEF...........

............ . ... .....................................11 THE REASONS WHY GRANTING AERIAL SHOTZ REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC IN TEREST

......................................... ........ .... . ..... ... .......... 1 4 THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTI ON WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY............................................

......... ...................17 SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED INTHE FEDERAL REGI STER.... 29 ANY ADDITIONA L IN FORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT AERIAL SHOTZ REQUEST...

....... ................. .. ...29 CONCLUSION......................................................................................

..... .......................30 APPENDI CES

....... ................................................................... ............... .............. ............ 3 23 **GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS** AGL Above Ground Level AOI Area of Interest ATC Air Traffic Control ATO Air Traffic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code of Federal Regulations COA Certificate of Authorization FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LOL Loss of Link NAS National Airspace Sy stem NOTAM Notice to Airman PI C Pilot In Command Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 SO Safety Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem VFR Visual Flight Rules VLOS Visual Line of Site VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing4 **SUMMARY** Francis M. Campos, dba and hereinafter referred to as AerialShotz seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will perm it AerialShotz to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States.

**INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER**  Francis M. Campos holds a FAA Commercial Helicopter and Fixed Wing License (Cert No. 1586591) with an Instrument Rating and has over 1500 hours fl yi ng time as a Private Pilot, a U.S. Army

Combat Helicopter Pilot , Aircraft Commander and Flight Instructor. He also has a current California Driver’s License (S0466578). Francis M. Campos also has
over 10 years recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of remote control aerial video
an d photograph y. Total RC logged time is cur rently 51 hours and 39 minutes. He has experience as a multimedia and interactive video producer and has owned and operated a small computer integration company . He has also worked as a licensed real estate agent in California. The objective of Francis M. Campos’ company AerialShotz ’ aerial video and photography operation is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of comme rcial, publi c and residential uses, targeting:5 Real Estate Photography and Videograph y , Re al Estate Marketing Aerial photograph y

/videography

of houses

- residential and comm ercial buildings Aerial inspections of public and private structures during and after construction Insurance Inspections of Home and Property Search and Rescue operations (volunteer)

**BACKGROUND** Unmanned Aircraft Sy stems: DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS

. AerialShotz s eeks an exemption to operate a DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJ I Phantom 3 Professional is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem (UA S ) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJ I Phantom 3 Professional has a maximum gross weight of 2 pounds 13.1 ounces, a length of 16.2 inches, width of 16.6 inches, height of 10.5 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 31.1 knots. The DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS is equipped with four main rotors ; Driven by L ithium Poly mer battery

powered electric motors. The DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS that will be operated b y AerialShotz will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

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**BASIS FOR PETITION**  Petitioner, AerialShotz , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereb y petitions the Administrator to commerciall y operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS in the National Airspace Sy stem (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, AerialShotz ’ operation of DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 3 33 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingl y, AerialShotz requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that onl y apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. AerialShotz submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. AerialShotz will use experienced and/or auth orized DJIrepair center personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or pr eventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents ( i.e., AerialShotz Monthly Maintenance Log , and D JIPhantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual ). Furthermore, AerialShotz will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS
.7 AerialShotz seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, AerialShotz submits that the y will ensure that the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS is in an airworthy conditio n, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., AerialShotz Monthly Maintenance Log , and DJIPhantom 3 Professional In struction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight. AerialShotz also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJ I Phantom 3 Profess ional UAS will be provided to the PI C via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA S to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with AerialShotz operation of DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS within vis ual line of sight, at or below 4 00 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally , AerialShotz seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b) , entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. AerialShotz submits that safety will not be affected b y operation of the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VF R), with enough battery

power to fl y for a total duration of approximately 13 .5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes.8 In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, AerialShotz provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption:

**A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.**  The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: Francis M. Campos AerialShotz 33 Drakewood Lane Novato CA 94947 Tel: (415) 892

- 1573 Email: fmikec@gmail. com **B. The Spec ific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From**  **Which AerialShotz**  **Seeks Exemption. 1**  **. AerialShotz**  **Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).** Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may

operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. **2 .**  **AerialShotz Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121.**  Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , subsection (a), states the following, in part: (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, b y reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

-- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL , to
-- (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a) (1) (i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or9 (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before dep arture. **3 .**  **AerialShotz Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section**  **91.151(b).** Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection (b), states the following: (b ) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes. **4 .**  **AerialShotz Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).**  Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspect ed as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.] **5 .**  **AerialShotz Seeks Exemption From**  **The Require ments Of**  **Section 91.407(a) (1)**  Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a) (1), states the following: (a) No person may

operate any

aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) It has been approved for return to service b y a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter [.] **6 .**  **AerialShotz Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections**  **91.409(a) (1) And 91.409(a)**  **(2).** Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

--10 (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service b y a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. **7 .**  **AerialShotz Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections**  **91.417(a) And 91.417(b).**  Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the perio ds specified in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

-- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the work perfor med; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service. (2) Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. (ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.11 (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed b y § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currentl y installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner or o perator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded b y other work or for 1 ye ar after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a) (2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service. **C. The Extent Of Relief AerialShotz**  **Seeks And The Reason A**  **erialShotz Seeks The**  **Relief. 1**  **. Extent Of Relief AerialShotz**  **Seeks And The Reason AerialShotz**  **Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).**  Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent required to allow AerialShotz to determine that the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Aerial Operations Manual, AerialShotz Monthly Maintenance Log , and DJ I Phantom 3 Professional Instruction Manual). AerialShotz seeks the requested relief because the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS do es not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, AerialShotz will ensure that the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e .,12

AerialShotz Monthly

Maintenance Log , and DJ I Phantom 3 Professional In struction Manual) prior to every

flight, and f

urther, d etermine that the aircraft is in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.

**2 . Extent Of Relief**  **AerialShotz Seeks And The Reason**  **AerialShotz Seeks**  **Relief From Section 91.121.** Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings , may be required to allow flight operations of the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS , which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UAS to the PI C at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), AerialShotz seeks the requested relief because the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the proposed o perations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply

with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more full y set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJIPhantom 3 Professio nal UAS are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UAS on the heads

- up display of the GCS. **3 . Extent Of Relief**  **AerialShotz Seeks And The Reason**  **AerialShotz Seeks**  **Relief From Section 91.151(b).**13 Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. AerialShotz seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAs will severel y constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that AerialShotz proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantl y, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professi onal UAS , the DJIPhantom 3 Professional operating documents, and AerialShotz proposed operating limitations, ensure that AerialShotz will safely operate the battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fl y for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. **4 . Extent Of Relief**  **AerialShotz Seeks And The Reason**  **AerialShotz Seeks**  **Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).**  Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only appl y to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, AerialShotz requests relief from these Sections because the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS do es not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more full y below, the DJ I Phantom 3 Professi onal UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingl y, AerialShotz will use experienced and/or authorized DJIrepair14

center personnel or trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Aerial Operations Manual, AerialShotz Monthly Maintenance Lo g , and DJIPhantom 3 Professional In struction Manual). Furthermo re, AerialShotz will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS

. **D. The Reasons Why Granting AerialShotz**  **Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.**  Granting the present Petition will further the public interest b y allowing AerialShotz to safely , efficiently , and economically perform aerial video and photography of co nstruction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally , use of the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy . Notabl y, the benefits of AerialShotz proposed operation of the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS wi ll be realized without implicating any privacy issues. **1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.** The DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery . By

reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, b y reducing the number of m anned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused b y arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The15

DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled b y air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations. **2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficie ncy Of The**  **DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS .**  Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatl y benefit the public by drasticall y reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By

using battery

power and electric motors, the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentall y conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are ty picall y utilized for aerial video and photography, whil e burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJIPhantom 3 Professional UA , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also elimin ates noise pollution, as the UAS are propelled b y battery powered electric mot ors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraf t flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completel y eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS (weighing approximately 2 pounds 13.1 ounces respectivel y, at its maximum gross weight with a length of 16.2 inches and width of 16.6 inches, and with no fuel on board) , has less phy sical potential for collateral damage to life and property

on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that16

ty picall y conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). **3. Performing Aerial Vi deo and Photography Operations w**  **ith DJI Phantom 3**  **Professional UAS**  **Will Benefit The Economy.** In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS will allow United States based companies, like AerialShotz , to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. econom y. Specificall y, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory

actions phasi ng out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS is one such technology that not onl y allows companies gre ater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS , companies such as AerialShotz , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S.
econom y. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJ I Phantom 3 Pro fessional UAS , provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad. **4 . There Are No Privacy Issues.** 17

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, AerialShotz proposed operation of the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS will not implicate any

privacy issues. Specificall y, the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS will be operated onl y in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Aerial Operations Manual, AerialShotz Monthly

Maintenance Log , and DJ I Phantom 3 Professional In struction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. **E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or H**  **ow The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which**  **AerialShotz Seeks Exemption.**  **1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS Meet The Conditions**  **Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FM RA) Section 333.**  In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, AerialShotz operation of the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirement s for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specificall y, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: (a ) In General.

--Notwithstanding any other requirement o f this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.18 (b ) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

-- (1 ) which ty pes of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and (2 ) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1). (c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

--If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish re quirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. In seeking this exemption, AerialShotz submits that the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS can operate safel y in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by : (a) the characteristics of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS ; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

**a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS Demonstrate**  **Its Safe Characteristics.** The DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability

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**i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS .**  The technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS are set forth in Appendix A **ii. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS Autonomous Flight And** 

**Navigat ion Modes Enable The UAS**  **To Remain Within A Defined Operati**  **onal Area.**19

The DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS is provided in the Manufacturer’s User Manual* *See Note in Appendices Page 32
**iii. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS is**  **Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.**  When the Control Link is lost, the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UA S will remain stationary , in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS do es not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAS will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shut down. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS is provided in the Manufacturer’s User Manual* *See Note in Appendices Page 32 **iv. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **GCS And Its Operation.** A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional GCS and flight control software is provided in the Manufacturer’s User Manual * *See Note in Appendices Page 32

**b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS Are Limited To**  **The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.** 20

Francis M. Campos will act as pilot in command (PI C) of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS . Additionally , a safety observer will assist during flight time.

**c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant**  **To Specific Operating Limitations.** In seeking this ex emption, AerialShotz proposes to commerciall y operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations: 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJ I Phantom 3 Professional Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem . Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography. 3. The UAS may

not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 4. The UA S must be operated at an altitude of no more than 5 00 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is m ade and approved b y ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PI C at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PI C’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of first person view (FPV) b y the PI C or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to sati sfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC alway s maintains VL OS capability

. The SO and PI C must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PI C must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.21 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PI C with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy

exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revision s and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 10. Prior to each flight the PI C must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properl y documented in the aircraft records. 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PI C who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents

. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraf t records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service.22 15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 17. The PI C must possess at least a Sport Pilot C ertificate and at least a valid state
issued driver’ s license

. 18. The operator may

not permit any

PIC to operate unless the PI C meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safel y operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency , and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for fli ght operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PI C must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 19. UAS operations may

not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UA may

not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 21. The UAS may

not be operated less than 5 00 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally

from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PI C. 22. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre - determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in a ccordance with the operating documents. 23. The PI C must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.23 24. The PI C is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and fo recast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UAS with 25% battery power remaining. 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UAS must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28. The documents required fewer th an 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 29. The UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 30. The UAS may

not be operated b y the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonpar ticipating persons (persons other than the PI C, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UAS and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 5 00 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immedi ately

and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PI C has made a safety assessment of the risk of24 operating closer to those obj ects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; c. Operations nearer to the PI C, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a). 32. All operations shall be conducted over p rivate or controlled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 33. Any incident, accid ent, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. **3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  The equivalent level of safety established b y Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every

flight, AerialShotz will ensure that the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS is in an airworth y condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally , the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). **4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  The equiv alent level of safety established b y Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS will be provided to the PI C via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UAS to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude.25

This altitude information, combined with AerialShotz operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated b y GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically

established by

the UASs at ground level. The FAA has previously

granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 110 64, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). **5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  A grant of this exemption woul d ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS ; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the prop osed flight operations. Accordingl y, AerialShotz will ensure that it will safely

operate the battery

powered DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fl y for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to th e first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS ; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by

14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UA S26

experiences low battery

voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery

power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery

power. At the critically low battery

level, the DJ I Phantom 3 Profe ssional UAS will descend and land automatically

. Significantl y, previous exemptions granted b y the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversel y affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are co nsidered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161)

. **6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)**  **(1), 91.409(a) (1) & (a)**  **(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  In seeking this exemption, AerialShotz submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because AerialShotz will use trained t echnicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the AerialShotz Aerial Operations Manual, AerialShotz Monthly

Maintenance Log , an d DJ I Phantom 3 Professional In struction Manual). Furthermore, AerialShotz will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS

.27 Since the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, AerialShotz will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional User Manual ; a copy of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit B
. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversel y affect safety because AerialShotz will use trained technicians or an authorized DJIRepair Station to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed b y the operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by

Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJIPhantom 3 Professional UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the AerialShotz Monthly Maintenance Log

. Significantl y, p revious exemptions granted b y the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversel y affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are consid ered. In consideration of AerialShotz proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS , AerialShotz submits that safety

will not be adversely

affected by

granting exemption from 14 C. F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previousl y granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11 064, 11065,28

11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).
**7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.** In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions , AerialShotz requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professi onal UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ , 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91. 409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UA S for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 set s forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security ; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS. Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS , sin ce the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions , states the following: If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller29 because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he pres cribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety

standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary

to es tablish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for AerialShotz ’ intended operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS , which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections , 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91 .405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). **F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The**  **Federal Register, stating: The Rules**  **From Which AerialShotz**  **Seeks Exemption:** AerialShotz seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b ). **A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption AerialShotz**  **Seeks:** This exemption will permi t AerialShotz to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. **G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support**  **AerialShotz R** **equest.** This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely

in the NAS. As such, AerialShotz request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.30 FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the publi c, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, AerialShotz will operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS safel y in the NA S, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security

. **CONCLUSION** As set forth herein, AerialShotz seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Ref orm Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS commercially , without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of the United States. B y granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, b y allowing AerialShotz to safely , efficiently , and economically operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional UAS commerciall y within the NAS. **WHEREFORE** , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, AerialShotz respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the req uirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit AerialShotz to operate the DJ I Phantom 3 Professional31

UAS commercially

for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Date d: September 2 , 2015

Respectfully submitted, Francis M. Campos

_______________________ _______ Francis M. Campos A erialShotz 33 Drakewood Lane Novato CA 94947 Tel: (415) 892

- 157332 Appendic es : A

– DJ I Phantom 3 Professional Technical Specifications B

–AerialShotz Monthly

Maintenance Lo g C

– DJIPhantom 3 Professional User Manual *

* NOTE: Unable to attach

– file too large. This document can be accessed at: http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v1.4_ en.pdf
or http://bit.ly

/1K82LJu33

APPENDIX

– A


### DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

### Specifications Aircraft We ight (Battery & Propellers Included) : 1280 g Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max. Descent Speed 3 m/s Max. Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max. Flight Altitude 6000 m Max. Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes Operating Temperature : 0°C to 40°C GPS Mode : GPS/GLONASS Gimbal : Controllable Range Pitch:
- 90° to + 30° Vision Positioning : Velocity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) Altitude Range 30 cm
- 300 cm Operating Range 30 cm
- 300 cm Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces Camera : Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8 ISO Range 100
- 3200(video) 100
- 1600(photo) Electronic Shutter Speed 8s
- 1/8000s Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000 Still Photography Modes : Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time
- lapse Supported SD Card Types : Micro SD Max. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS
- 1 rating required34

Video Recording Modes : UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/3 0/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps Supported File Formats : FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG
- 4 AVC/H.264) Operating Temperature Range : °C to 40°C Remote Controller : Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz
- 2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance 2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) Video Output Port : USB Operating Temperature Range ; 0°C
- 40°C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Mobile Device Holder Tablets and smartphones Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm Wo rking Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V Charger : Voltage 17.4 V Rated Power 100 W Intelligent Flight Battery : ( PH3
- 4480 mAh
- 15.2 V ) Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2 V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 W h Net W eight 365 g Operating Temperature
- 10°C
- 40°C Max. Charging Power 100 W35

APPENDIX

– B AerialShotz Monthly Maintenance Log
UAS #_____ Date Issue Maintenance Initials Performed Firmware Check Frame Engines Propellers Camera Gimbal Landing Gear Vibration Other: