Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81 Exemption petiti on under SEC 333

Name: James Dodd

UAS Certificate Number: FA3HWFEY7R Address: 1102 MorningStar Rockwall, TX 75087

Phone: 214-906-3313

Email: Jim@jimdodd.com

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption;

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

The extent of relief you seek a nd the reason you seek the relie f;

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on p rivate property. I am petitioning for an exemption to p rovide a commercial service to private land owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and vide os of said property for purposes including real est ate listings, independent film, and for use as a marketing tool

for businesses. I would like to be able to accept payment for t hese services therefore making this a commercial use of a UAS.

How your request would bene fit the public as a whole;

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an oppor tunity for small business owners, real estate agents, and ot hers who wish to document the ir land or property to take advantage of the technology t hat now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows them to do so using an experienced an d certified RC Pilot in Command that understands how to safely operate such technology.

Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would provide a level o f safety at least equal to the existing rule;

In an effort to obtain my priva te pilot’s license, I have compl eted ground school and am working on accumulating fligh t time. I understand the importanc e of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety in any accele rated risk.

The specific UAS (Blade 350qx) I a m seeking exemption with is o ne with many safety programs, including SAFE techno logy and GPS navigating. When fl ying for this commercial purpose I would be fl ying at a maximum altitude of 4 00 feet for the purposes of taking photos and videos , decreasing the risk of an y interference. My general knowledge of the aviation s afety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety woul d not be affected by my operatio ns. I would not be flyingnear disaster areas, sporting even ts, or high traffic areas inc luding airports, and I would pay attention to NOTAMS.

I Intend to fly in one of these two safe modes:

Smart Mode (Default ) Stick Relativity – While in Sm art Mode, the path of the aircraf t will always follow the control stick Input direction relative to the SAFE Circle, rega rdless of the direction the nose of the aircraft is pointing.

• SAFE CircleTM – In most scenario s, the quad will not enter the SAFE Circle.

• Position Hold –The aircraft will hold its position when eleva tor and aileron inputs are at

neutral. • Self-Leveling – Brings the 350 QX to a level attitude when th e elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.

• Altitude Command – Altitude is relative to throttle stick pos ition.

– Stability Mode • Self-Leveling–Brings the 350 QX to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.
• Position Hold–The 350 QX uses G PS to hold a given location wh en this function is

activated. If GPS is enabled and has a solid lock, the aircraf t will hold its position when elevator or aileron inputs are at neutral. • Throttle provides proportional thrust – The throttle responds directly to the throttle input, giving the pilot direct cont rol over hovering as well as ascent and descent rates.

I Intend to follow these s uggested safety regulations • Always keep aircraft i n sight and under control. • Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet (10 meters) away when the battery is

connected. • Keep children out of the vici nity of this product at all time s. • Always use fully charged batteries. • Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. • Always remove batteri es before disassembly. • Always keep moving parts clean. • Always keep parts dry. • Always let parts cool afte r use before touching. • Always remove batteries after use. •Always have a first aid kit with you. •Always have an appropriate fire extinguisher with you. • Never operate aircra ft with damaged wiring. • Never touch moving parts. The Blade 350 QX has many more features than ot her Blade quad c opters

.A summary we can publish in the Federal Register—

I, James Dodd am seeking an exempt ion of the FAA’s Sec 333 rule s that does not allow

the use of an Unmanned Aircra ft to be used for Commercial purpo ses in regards to National Airspace Safety. I am petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial servi ce to private land owners and companies who wish to obtai n and capture aer ial photos and videos of said property for purposes including real estate listings and indepe ndent film. I would be a good candidate for exem ption of Sec 333 while not putting Air S afety in any accelerated risk. The specific UAS I am seeki ng exemption with is one with many safety programs, including SAFE technology and G PS navigating. When flying for t his commercial purpose I would be flying at a m aximum altitude of 400 feet for the purposes of taking photos and video, decreasing the risk of any interference. My g eneral knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemen ted by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my oper ations. I would not be flying n ear disaster areas, sporting events, or high traffic areas includin g airports, and I would pay attention to NOTAMS. I appreciate the FAA’s c onsideration of this petition f or exemption.

Any additional information, views, or arguments available to su pport your request ;

I am fully aware of the pre flight safety checks and procedures implicated in the operation manual for the Blade 350q x and intend to implement pr e flight safety checks and utilize the safety technology provided with this unit. I in tend to only fly in non populated, residential or rural a reas and stay clear of all uti lity lines etc. I intend to be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and to only fly the unmanned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions.

I understand the and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PIC’s and will be the only operator under this exemption.

Operations of the Bl ade 350qx include the fo llowing information and operations manual: Length 18.30 in (465mm) Height 5.43 in (138mm) Main Rotor Diameter 22.80in (580mm) Flying Weight 24 oz (680 g) Airframe Blade 350 QX Quadcopter Motors 4x Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1100Kv ESCs 4x 10-Amp Br ushless ESC Battery 3S 11.1V 2200mAh 30C Li-Po Transmitter DSM2®/DSMX® compatible transmitterGeneral Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend to Follow

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your mod el to avoid collisions or injury. This model is contro lled by a radio signal subject t o interference from many sources outside your c ontrol. Interference can cause momentary

loss of control. • Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people. • Always carefully follow the dire ctions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.). • Always keep all chemicals, sma ll parts and anything electrica l out of the reach

of children. • Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Moi sture causes damage to electroni cs. • Never place any portion of t he model in your mouth as it coul d cause serious injury or even death. • Never operate your model wit h low transmitter batteries. • Always keep aircraft i n sight and under control. • Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike. • Always use fully charged batteries. • Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. • Always remove batteri es before disassembly • Always keep moving parts clean. • Always keep parts dry. • Always let parts cool afte r use before touching. • Always remove batteries after use. • Never operate aircra ft with damaged wiring. • Never touch moving parts.

If you want to exercise the priv ileges of your exemption outsid e the United States, you must st ate the reason. I have no intention of using this exemption outside the United States.