Aerial Media FL LLC. 921 51st Street Gulf Apt. C Marathon FL, 33050 904-325-4396 Contact@AerialMediaFL.com

Owners/PIC: Jamie C. Hopkins, Kevin D. Jackman

Concern: To request exemption for Aerial Media FL LLC and its agents from several Codes of Federal Regulation, which will allow us to fly our small UAS safely and legally in the NAS. This exemption will allow us to join the ranks of professional operators of small UAS in introducing this new technology to the public as a helpful tool, not a nuisance.

Dear Sir or Madam,

We at Aerial Media FL LLC would like to offer a cost-effective, professional, and safe solution to traditional aerial photography. We believe that Unmanned Aircraft Systems are the way of the future and that safety is paramount in the growth of this industry. We would like to use two DJI Phantom 2 Vision + Quadcopters to conduct aerial photography and videography of homes, private events, automobiles/vessels, wildlife, and any other legal subjects that our customers request. Every flight would be conducted in a safe, legal, and efficient manner. Both of our owners/PIC have countless hours flying the DJI Phantom 2 Vision +, and would pose no risk to airspace safety if granted the exemption that we seek. The following details explain how we plan to keep our flights safe at all times.

- We would maintain unobstructed visual contact with our small UAS at all times. - We would maintain an altitude of 400’ or less at all times, making sure to keep a close watch for manned aircraft (and give way as needed). - We would ensure that each PIC was well versed in operating our small UAS. - We would conduct pre-flight checks before each takeoff, and conduct regular maintenance. - In the event of a loss of control, both of our small UAS are equipped with safety features toreturn the craft home at a pre-determined altitude well within the 400’ altitude limit to prevent flyaways. - Our small UAS have a battery life indicator and audible alarm to help prevent unexpected loss of power.

Purpose: Requesting exemption from the following Codes of Federal Regulation. We understand each exemption is given on a case-by-case basis, and have tried to include as much information as possible while keeping this request short and to the point.

14CFR45.23 Display of marks - Assuming that the purpose of aircraft markings are to identify the aircraft while airborne, we feel it is unnecessary to have them on such a small UAS, as they will not be legible.

14CFR47.3 Registration required - This goes back to what was mentioned in CFR45.23. We feel it would be unnecessary to register our small UAS, as they will never leave our sight. Also the small UAS has no title or paperwork, so a registration requirement does not apply. We will provide the serial number of each small UAS as means of registration and accountability.

DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus #1 Serial number: PH645350923 V2.0 DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus #2 Serial number: PH645250674 V2.0

14CFR61.3 Certification required - We feel that requiring a certification to fly these Unmanned Aircraft Systems for commercial purposes is unreasonable. As hobbyists, we are permitted to fly our UAS without certification, and do not believe that pursuing a profit from our hobby should require any licensure. For example, a child who rides his bike around his neighborhood does not need any certification to do so. Should he decide to use his hobby to pursue financial gains, such as delivering newspapers, he does not need to obtain certification to do so. Just as the bicycle rider poses no additional safety concerns because he is earning a paycheck with his hobby, neither would we. As we do now, we will continue to stay below the 400’ maximum altitude, and continue to conduct flights with the utmost respect for safety. Exemption from Certification would not decrease our level of caution, and would permit us to continue to promote the safe use andenjoyment of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems while earning a paycheck for our passion.

14CFR61.315(b)(2)and(3) Sport pilot restrictions - In the event that we are unable to bypass the certification requirement, we will have to obtain sport pilot certificates. If we are required to obtain sport pilot certificates, we would like to be exempt from the stipulation that we cannot be hired for our services. We are also requesting exemption from being unable to further our business.

14CFR21 Airworthiness - We would like to be exempt from having to obtain an airworthiness certificate as our UAS each weigh around 6 pounds, travel no more than 30 mph, and do not have the control range to fly out of VLOS of the operator.

We believe that the following CFR’s were designed with larger, manned, long-range aircraft in mind. Our small UAS cannot fly out of VLOS, therefore a flight plan or weather visibility minimums are unnecessary. Our maximum flight time would be approximately 15 minutes, so minimum fuel requirements do not apply. We cannot fly at night, so navigational lighting is not needed. We feel that these CFR’s do not apply to a small UAS, and would not pose any safety concerns if we were granted exemption from them.

14CFR91.119 14CFR91.153 14CFR91.155 14CFR91.167 14CFR91.169 14CFR91.203 14CFR91.207 14CFR91.209 14CFR91.409 14CFR91.411 14CFR91.417

In summary, we are asking to be exempt from said CFR’s so that we can safely, effectively, andlegally offer services to the public and stimulate our economy. As veterans we truly understand and respect the necessity for safety regulations. We believe that the FAA’s petition for exemption process is crucial to the evolution of the rapidly-changing world of aviation technology. We aim to take advantage of this dynamic process and in doing so, will work to introduce the small UAS industry to the general public in a safe and professional manner. We thank you for your time and patience, as we understand that reviewing these petitions is not an easy task. If any additional information is needed please contact us at any time.

Very Respectfully,

Kevin D. Jackman Jamie C. Hopkins