Skyward Photography & Solutions

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of FAA reform act

To whom it may concern: This petition is being submitted without legal counsel or consultation. This is a request of exemption for commercial use of UAS under section 333 including the following F.A.R.s as defined by the F.A.A. 14 CFR Part 21 Subpart h 14 CFR Section 45.23(b) 14 CFR Section 61.113(a) and (b) 14 CFR Section 91.7(a) 14 CFR Section 91.9(b)(2) 14 CFR Section 91.103 14 CFR Section 91.109 14 CFR Section 91.119 14 CFR Section 91.121 14 CFR Section 91.151(a) 14 CFR Section 91.405(a) 14 CFR Section 91.407(a)(1) 14 CFR Section 91.409(a)(1) and (2) 14 CFR Section 91.417(a) and (b)
The exemption requested would allow Skyward Photography & Solutions the ability to provide a variety of photography and videography services for both profit and non

- profit organizations. These include the following: Construction inspection Insurance appraisal Real estate Nature, event, and legal Photography/Videography Marketing Law enforcement/search and rescue photography Closed set productionAll photography will take place on public land, or private property w ith prior consent from the owner of

the property. All commercial videography and photography will be done with the consent or agreement of those in the video or edited to protect identities of individuals, as in the case that consent cannot be obtained.

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. The U.A.S. in question is a DJI inspire one. DJI as one of the primer U.A.S. developers have tested designs that provide many safety features. The Inspire One can use GPS signal to return home in the event of signal loss from the remote control, lo w battery indicator, and can be activated manually. The low battery indicator is adjustable to provide maximum safety based on the distance and conditions. The U.A.S. in question meets the F.A.A.’s requirements for size, weight, speed and fuel; and does not carry any crew, passengers, combustible fuel or cargo payload. Due to the size, weight and speed; the use of such an U.A.S would greatly benefit the community by providing a lower cost alternative to other aircraft, giving opportunities to individuals or companies that can’t afford the more expensive options. It also decreases the likelihood of significant damage or loss to pilot, crew, and civilians or property, than other aircraft. Noise and other pollutions are reduced by using rechargeable batteries a nd a small/lightweight craft.

P.I.C. The pilot in charge or P.I.C considers safety as the primary concern with all flights and operations. The U.A.S is inspected, as per DJI’s recommendation, prior to every launch/landing. This includes checks on both m otors and rotors, primary chassis, gimbal security, and position camera. Battery power for both the craft and controller are monitored during flight to ensure a safe return flight. Weather conditions are monitored prior to flight to guarantee safe conditio ns. The Safe Operating Guidelines for U.A.S. have been reviewed and are agreed to by myself, Scott Salyer. The P.I.C. will maintain V.F.R. flight, not breech the 400 ft ceiling AGL or fly within a 5 mile radius of an airport unless A.T.F. is notified and c leared the flight plan prior to the flight . Regulations of private property lines will be observed and a reasonable expectation of privacy will be maintained. The P.I.C. (Scott Salyer RN, General Partner of Skyward Photography & Solutions), is an upstandin g citizen of Kern County with no criminal record and a preexisting state licensure. Currently P.I.C. flies recreationally and has not created a nuisance or had a complaint filed against himself. If requested for assistance by law enforcement, P.I.C. will follow all directions given so long as they do not endanger the public or breech F.A.A. regulations of U.A.S. flight. Other exemptions granted similar to this one Ex: 12795, 12801, 12756, 12711 are provided in support of my request.
The following is a lin k to the DJI Inspire 1 Download page where the User manual, safety guidelines, and maintenance manual used by P.I.C. is found, for your review. Inspire One Download Link

Sincerely Yours,
Sco tt Salyer RN (General Partner, Skyward Photography & Solutions)