R. Chris Sigmon 

LifeSong Video Productions, LLC 

1260 Deerfield Dr 

Spartanburg, SC 29302 

864-706-0317 

chrissigmon @charter .net 

lifesongvisualarts.net 

January 27, 2016 

Petition for Section 333 Exemption 

I hereby formally request FAA authorization for R. Chris Sigmon- dba/ LifeSong Video 

Productions, LLC (hereafter "PETITIONER") to operate a UAS for civil (non-governmental) 

purposes other than for recreation or hobby. 

PETITIONER requests to be exempted from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)( 4) and 

(5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(l), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 

91.409(a)(1) and (2}, and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow PETITIONER 

to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection, including but not limited to aerial 

imaging. 

PETITIONER requests this exemption for its use ofUAS both within and without the United 

States. PETITIONER frequently travels abroad for photographic endeavors and seeks to use 

UAS in accordance with all laws of foreign and domesticgovernmental authorities. 

PETITIONER requests this permission to pursue its use ofUAS models including DJI 

Phantom 3 Professional, or other similar commercially-available and widely-available UAS 

models. 

PETITIONER will conduct its use of UAS in a manner which will minimize risk to the NAS, 

other persons, and property. The following procedures will be followed: (1) UAS will be 

given a pre-flight inspection before each flight to examine airworthiness, (2) UAS will not 

be materially altered from commercial specifications except for battery, prop, and battery 

alterations, (3) UAS will not be flown over people, ( 4) UAS will always be flown within line 

of sight to operator(s)- pursuant to Section 333(b)-(1 )-, (5) UAS will never reach altitudes 

over exceeding those allowed, (6) UAS will never reach speeds exceeding 50 mph, (7) 

operator will perform a preflight visual inspection of the NAS to determine nearby dangers 

such as low-flying manned or unmanned aerial vehicles, power lines, and buildings, (8) 

UAS will be checked for flight stability, proper connection to remote control, and proper 

performance at a very low altitude before reaching the NAS, and (9) non-participating 

spectators will be asked to stay a safe distance away from the flight path of the UAS and its 

landing location. PETITIONER is an experienced UAS operator with more than one year of 

experience. 
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This petition will benefit the public interest. PETITIONER works with local City and County 

Government Agencies, their Committees and Historical Boards to Photograph and Video 

Public Buildings and Ground for prosperity and the enjoyment of future generations. 

PETITIONER will provide imagery which is not otherwise possible to be captured without 

the use of a UAV, which will assist companies to which the images may be sold, will 

enhance the public understanding of nature photographed by the UAS, and PETITIONER 

will be able to provide UAS safety information to those with whom he or she comes in 

contact. 

Please grant the requested exemption under Section 333. 

R. Chris Sigmon 

dba/ LifeSong Video