**Steve Altomare Quality Aerial Photography**  **LLC**

**38317 Welsh Drive Prairieville, Louisiana 707**  **69** January 31, 2016 US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATI ON Federal Aviation Administration 800 In dependence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act”) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Quality Aerial Photography LLC requesting exemptions and relief from the requirements from Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) detailed below for two DJ I Inspire I Unmanned Aircraft S ys tems (UAS). DJIInspire I: s/n W13DCC17030390, s/n W13DCB14020187 Reason for seeking exemption :

- Use of UAS for commercial applications ; for a commercial Certificate of Authorization (COA) to use the system to support real estate photography and videography, aerial surveying, aerial photography, agriculture, wildlife and forestry monitoring, wild land firefighting support, patrolling, aerial insp ection, and mapping operations.

- Conduct business legally.

- Be in compliance with all FAA regulations and stipulations when flying our UAS.

- benefit the environment and expand on a new profession, all of which are in the public interest as outlined below . Request for ex emption(s) relating to the public benefit as a whole : UAS video/photography of real estate (commercial, residential and industrial), land surveys, land surveillance, industrial and commercial inspections, sporting events and special events over certain areas of these United States would be performed safel y, legally and economically. Accordingl y, minimal impacts on the environment and a safer more economical avenue for businesses and individuals in need of these services can be achieved. Bo th sUAS each weigh less than 55 lbs. fully loaded. They will be operated at a speed no more than 87 knots, will not carry a pilot nor passenger, carry no explosive materials or flammable liquids, and operate exclusively within an approved COA airspace. All DJ I sUAS use a radio frequency spectrum for operation and control that complies with Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) requirements and has integrated safety features as described within user manuals for each DJISUAS. The sUAS are equipped with redundant safety

mechanisms allowing them to operate safel y after experiencing certain in - flight failures. If a lost - link event occurs, including the loss of ground communications and/or the loss of a GPS signal, the sUAS have the ability to perform a pre - c oordinated, predictable, automated flight maneuver and return to a predeterminedlocation within a designated security parameter for landing, if automatic flight appears

unsafe, pilot can easily

regain control. The sUAS also have the ability to abort a fli ght in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. The se DJ I aircraft also monitor all flight paths and time flown. The aircraft will be operated in the field with both a Pilot in Command (PI C) and a ground - based Visual Observer (VO) in accordance w ith FAA Order 8900.1, vol. 16 "Unmanned Aircraft S ys tems" with the following additional restrictions:

- All operations will be conducted in accordance with the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA).

- All SUAS operations will remain clear of airports and manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

- All operations will occur at altitudes no more than 400' above ground level

- Operations will be operated over private property with the permission of the land owner

- The sUAS will not be operated by a ( PIC ) Person In Charge from any moving device.

**-** The aircraft will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport unless prior coordination with ATC or airport management is made.

**-** Operations wi ll be during daylight.

- Aircraft will remain within Visual Line of Sight of the PIC.

- Maintenance of the aircraft and systems will be performed in accordance with the requirements outlined in FAA Order 8900.1, volume 16, chapter 4. Summary Strict operation under the guidelines established in 8900.1 and historically demonstrated safe flight performance combined with the light weight of the aircraft lend credence to the FAA having confidence in our ability to conduct business safel y and legally. Quality Aerial Photography

LLC, pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Moder nization and Reform Act of 2012, p etitioning for exemption of sections 14CFR (for commercial use of our two DJ I Inspire UAS) :

**-** 14 CFR Part 21; 14 CFR 91.203; 14 CFR 45.23, 45.29; 14 CFR 91.9; 14 CFR 61.113, 61.133; 14 CFR 91.109, 91.119; 14 CFR 91.121, 91.151; 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 - 91.417); 14 CFR 91.103(b) . Respectivel y submitted , Steve Altomare Quality Aerial Photography

LLC 38317 Welsh Drive Prairieville, Louisiana 70769