U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor s12-140 1200 New JerseyAve, SE Washington, DC 20590 William J Bender DBAPhotoRodzMobile Photograpy P 0 Box 1184 Sandpoint, ID 83864 January 8, 2015

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Amended Request Original Request Submitted December6, 2015) Section 333 , Petition for Exemption DearAdministrator, PhotoRodz Mobile Photography respectfully requests an exemption from applicable provisions ofTitle 14 ofthe Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) to permitthe use of unmanned aerial vehicles Requested Relief A. use ofsmall unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) over private and public gatherings where designated show venues are held and where specific aerial services have been requested 

### I contracted bythe vendor/show specific organizers. B. use ofsmall unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) over public streets, where shows/events have been authorized, where no active vehicle traffic is allowed and where specific aerial services have been requested I contracted by the vendor/show specific organizers C. use ofsmall unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) over non federal lands or bodies of water, atthe specific request of property owners oratthe request ofvendor/show specific organizers ofthe events in question. · D. use ofsmall unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) over National, State and/or Local Parks with full permission ofthe agencies representing the land/park/waterway and with compliance ofany imposed restrictions placed on the aerial operation, either by the operators ofthe property orto be in full compliance with any and all FAA operational limitations. E. Ifapplicable with this request, use ofsmall unmanned AircraftVehicle (SUAV) for above stated reasons in the Province of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. F. To acceptfinancial compensation forwork performed and/or products produced and sold as a result ofsuch flight activities.Expected Limitation for Such Relief A. limited to use ofone small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) in the sky during a single event B. maximum altitude of small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) to 300 feetAGL C. limited speed ofsmall unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) to less than 15 mph D. limted horizontal distance from vehicle operatorto be no greaterthan 1500 feet E. Maximum airtime perflight limited to 75% ofbattery capacity, based on fully charged battery provided by orwithin specifications ofthe manufacturer F. Use of FAA approved two way airto ground radio with approved FCC license on the premise as needed to assure safe flight operations G. Proofof FAAAirmen Certification, to be presented upon request (AC 207 5659) H. Proofof Liability Insurance to cover both persons and property, to a maximum limit of $1,000.000.00 upon request. 

### I. Full compliance ofall FAA airspace rules and regulations Operator: William 

### J Bender (dba PhotoRodz Mobile Photography) Airman Certification 

### # 207 5659 **Small UAS Certificate Registration: FA3KLTAA4Y DOB 07.07.1948 www.photorodz.com photorodz@gmail.com 208.255.9779 208.255.8074 Benefitto the Public Interest*** A. Educational opportunities to the general public B. Offering educational training ofsafety, use and legal compliance C. Interaction with General Aviation Community to better understand and develop a proactive working relationship. D. Substantial documentation ofall flight activities to develop a better understanding of reliability, needed pilot training and aircraft maintenance E. Open cooperation with FAA and other agencies to fully incorporate a safe flying culture and community. F. Opportunityto reinforce the safe and positive aspects of UAS flight. G. Direct supportwith Manufacturerto promote continued development of UAV Safety Benefits From Request for Waiver*** A. Detailed documentation ofall flights which can contribute tofuture development of UAV's and serve as necessary supporting documentation for accident investigation B. Detailed documentation ofall maintenance records to monitorand develop maintenance guidelines and supportfurther vehicle development and safety standards C. Development and use offlight checklists to assure proper safety and operationD. Open dialogue with UAS manufacturerto identify areas ofimprovementforthe operation and safety ofvehicles, pilots and the general public. Current Experience and Training A. Licensed Private Pilot (1300 hours PIC) B. Flight Safety InstructorTraining with UltralightAircraft (1984) C. 1700flight hours in UltralightAircraft) D. Over 1,000 recorded flights with all small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) type equipment 

### E. Over 300 recorded flights with current small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) in our inventory SUAV Inventory as ofJanuary 1, 2015 One Yuneec 0500+Typhoon small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) Two Yuneec Flight Controllers, specified for above vehicle Six Yuneec Lithium ION batteries, specificto vehicle One Yuneecfactory specified CG03 Camera with attached 3 axis gimbal One GoPRO Silver4 Camera with attached 3 axis gimbal

Physical Dimensions and Flight Characteristics ofSUAV • Height: 240mm (9.45 in) • Width: 420mm (16.54 in) • Diagonal Length W\0 Rotor Blades: 565mm (22.2 in) • Propeller/Main Rotor Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in) • OperationalWeight: 60 oz 

### I 1700 g • Power Supply: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo • Power Supply Safety Margin: All batteries are removed after 75% consumption or 15 minutes offlight time, which ever comes first, to provide additional safety margins) • Flight Modes: Smart, Angle and Home Modes • Maximum Flying Height: Default 400 Feet • Maximum Rotational Velocity: 65°/S • Maxiillum BankAngle: 35° • Maximum Climb Rate in Smart and Angle mode: 3m/s • Maximum Descent Rate in Smart and Angle mode: 2m/s • Radio Control Frequency Band: 2.4GHz ST10 Personal Ground Station Operating System • Number of Channels: 10 Control Transmission Distance/Range FCC Compliance: • Up to 800m (2624.67 ft) • CE Compliance: • Up to 400m (1312.34 ft) • Radio Control Modulation: Yuneec Protocol• Video link Frequency Band: 5.8GHz • Video Transmission Distance/Range (Optimum Conditions) FCC Compliance: Up to 600m (1968.5 ft) CE Compliance:Up to 300m (984.252 ft)

Should further documentation oradditional information be needed by youragencyto grant this exemption, I will be happyto provide at your request. Thank you foryourtime and attention to this request, I look forward to receiving this exemption atyour earliest convenience.

** amendmentfrom original waiver request *** amendmentfrom original waiver request Sincerely yours,

# w~~~~ William 

### J Bender ChiefOperations Officer PhotoRodz Mobile Photograpy

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