Private and Confidential

Mando

- Matic, Inc.

, Denver

, Colorado

- Section 333 Exemption Petition

January 6, 2016

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave,

SE Washington, DC 20590

Re : Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)

Dear Sir or Madam, Mando

- Matic

, Inc. is writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that

, Mando

- Matic

, Inc.

, an owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that Mando

- Matic

, Inc. , may operate our small ultra lightweight unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) in commercially regulated airspace by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”)

.

Following exem ption and approval by the FAA

, Mando

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, Inc. , will primarily use professionally built, DJI Phantom 3, DJI Phantom 2, DJI Inspire 1, DJI Inspire, DJI Matrice 100, DJI Spreading Wings S1000+, DJI Spreading Wings S900, DJI Phantom 4, Yuneec T ornado

, xF old Cinema x8, xFold Dragon x8

, SteadiDrone MAVRIK, SteadiDrone VADER, 3DR Solo UAS equipped with cameras for the following applications: Closed

- Set Film Operations on Film

and Television Productions, as well as aerial videography/cinematography and photography to safely enhance films and commercials; augmentation of real estate listing videos; and the creation of visual and topography layout videos for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions for state and local agency’s, education, agricultural inspections and buildin g and construction zone inspections.

Mando

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, Inc. ’s , exemption request would permit the operation of ultra lightweight, unmanned (i.e. piloted by remote control) UAS’s for the development of community and government use videos, permissible within property boundaries for individual homeowners and

within in tightly controlled, limited airspaces predetermined in areas away from the general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled2

2 UAS's are legally operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safe ty plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophe. Furthermore, it is our intent to assist future FAA safety protocols and regulations exclusive to lightweight UAS's for specific video and photography usage by sharing information with the FAA as Mando

- Ma tic

, Inc.

, record flight data and other pertinent information gained through permitted flight operations.

In addition, granting Mando

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, Inc. ’s, exemption request will comply with the Secretary of Transportation’s (FAA Administrator’s) instructions to not only i ntegrate UAS's into the national airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's] in the national airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the

use of UAS's for real estate /Realtor purposes, educational videos, Search and Rescue, land/trusts inspections, agricultural field monitoring, photography, film/video productions,

closed

- set motion picture film operations and television, and structure inspections, to aid state

and lo cal agency’s.

Further Mando

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, Inc. , will conduct its operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA. For the reasons stated below, Mando

- Matic

, Inc. , respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing us to operate ultra lightweight, remote controlled UAS’s to aid academic community awareness, to benefit/stimulate attraction to the metro Denver area and to enhance personal and public video feeds. A grant that will ultimately allow UAS’s to play a more pos itive role in our local community by increasing employment opportunities, heightening security measures and decreasing government expenditures by reducing the need for heavier manned aircraft, containing costly, combustible fuel

- a potential public hazard in and of itself.

I. Contact Information:

Armando Martinez

Mando

- Matic, Inc.

Denver

, Colorad o 80205

Phone: 303

- 298

- 7150

Email: armando @ mando

- matic .com

II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which

Mando

- M atic, Inc. Requests Exemption are: 14 CFR 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.; 14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b).

III. The Extent of relief Mando

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, Inc. Seeks and the3

3 Reason w e Seeks Such Relief:

Mando

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, Inc. , submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§

331

- 334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent Mando

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, Inc.

, contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other flight operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public’s interest to do

so. Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’ s ultra lightwei ght UAS meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefore the integration of our ultra light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. We would like to operate our ultra lightweight UAS prior to the time p eriod by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all related UAS aerial video and photography. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed and overall capabilities of the UAS's; Whether the UAS will be operated near air ports or heavily populated areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a).

Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for Mando

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, Inc.

, our UAS’s utilize eight (8) or less rotating propellers for balanc e, control and stability. Our UAS’s are equipped with the following via video and data telemetry:

1) Altimeter 2) Attitude indicator 3) Ground Speed indicator 4) Magnetic compass 5) Heading indicator 6) Vertical speed indicator 7) Course deviation in dicator 8) Radio magnetic indicator 9) GPS location 10) Battery consumption and Battery Left with approximate time. 11) Loiter and circle mode. 12) Auto safety or RTL ( Return To Launch) 13) Auto landing technology.

Each UAS weighing less than thirty (3 0 ) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); Including camera(s) with or without gimbal (a camera stabilizer). Mando

- Matic

, Inc. considers safety as foremost with each flight. Our small unmanned aircraft is designed to h over in place, circle in a specific place or loiter via GPS and can be operated in winds up to 30.4 knots (35mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of financial loss we will not fly in winds exceeding 21.7 knots (25 mph). Built in safety systems include a GPS mode that allows our UAS to hover/circle in place or land when radio controls are released.4

4 With three (3) modes to choose from, we will fly with the modes safest to complete the videos

for aerial videography/photography and have the ability to choo se the safest, most reliable and stable mode to prevent accident and hazard. When pilot communication from the radio control is lost, UAS is designed slowly descend to point of takeoff and or to land at point of launch after ascending to a pre

- set altit ude to ensure the UAS will clear any obstacles that may be between the takeoff point and the current position of the UAS. This failsafe altitude will not be set more than 200ft and is determined before each flight.

Mando

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, Inc. will not operate our UAS near airports, hospitals nor police heliports, and do not operate near areas where general public is within fifty to one hundred (50

- 100) yards depending on location, conditions and weather. We are constantly on alert for any manned aircraft (police/me dical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach our location or we suspect manned aircraft may approach near our location. Our UAS’s are capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and is flown only within our line of sight, as the remote control pilot. Our UAS's are also flown with a second operator who aids in watching for any obstacles, including manned aircraft, within the flight zone of the UAS. Utilizing battery powe r rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between three (10) to fifteen (25) minutes, with an altitude under one hundred fifty (150) feet. (3 )Smart Mode includes, position hold, self

- leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and safety control to return home or land in the event of communication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS.

Mando

- Matic

, Inc. will utilize a fresh fully charged battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is eight (8) to thirty (30) minutes as tested. We do
not operate our UAS at or below manufacturer recommend minimum charge levels for

opera tion; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of control or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. We do not believe in taking risk that may cause a crash, that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft, and have no desire to lose an investment.

We have clocked numerous practice flights in remote a reas as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics of this specific UAS's performance under different temperature and weather conditions. We also practice computerized simulated flights to mainta in adequate skills and response reflex time. All for the sake of safety.

Mando

- Matic

, Inc. is extremely cautious when operating of our UAS/ultra lightweight unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public. ” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of our UAS it falls well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. Mando

- Mati c

, Inc. ’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to the general public or national security.5

5 IV. How Mando

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, Inc. ’s Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole: Aerial videography for geographical awareness, education, search and rescue, land management, structure inspections and for real estate marketing has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraf t and helicopters. For small budget companies, average homeowners and property owners the expense of such aerial videography is cost prohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense; depriving n on

- luxury owners and lower budget companies from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic crash that the Denver community has experienced in the past with military aircraft, medical helicopters, and news helicopters crashes within the city of Denver . Each resulting in loss of life.

Each with combustible fuel that exploded and burned on impact. Police helicopters have made emergency hard landings within city limits. Mando

- Matic

, Inc. 's, UAS poses no s uch threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public. Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate commercially flown UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’s, exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the geographical benefits in and around the metro Denver area. Our ultra light weight UAS is battery powered and creates no emis sions that can harm the environment. The consequence of

our ultra light weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public.

The public’s interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture through our battery operated ultra lightweight UAS's. Permitting Mando

- Matic

, Inc. to immediately fly within national air space furthers economic

gr owth. Granting our exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact for the metro

Denver and surrounding community for companies looking to relocate or build around the

Denver metro area as well as individuals looking to relocate for career adva ncement through academic and geographical awareness. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the community. V. Reasons Why Mando

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, Inc. ’s Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety Or How The Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing Rule: Mando

Matic

, Inc. ’s, exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the reasons stated permitting Mando

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, Inc. , to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the inn ovation and implementation of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety protocols for Realtors, land and structured owners. For development in cooperation with the FAA. In addition Mando

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, Inc. submit the following representations of enhancements to curr ent aerial videography and photography: Our UAS’s weigh less than seven (7) pounds complete with a an integrated ultra

- light weight

camera. ; We only operate our UAS below 200 feet (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization a nd Reform Act of 2012); Our UAS only operate for 3

- 30 minutes per flight; we land our UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery power;

we pilot our UAS through remote control only by line of sight; and have live video feed for a

second ary pilot to monitor video recording; We receive a live telemetry feed from our UAS during all flights which include remaining battery voltage, distance, altitude, and any anomalies that may occur during flight;

Our UAS’s Command and Control utilizes spread spectrum 2.4Ghz

- 2.485Ghz frequencies in accordance with CFR 47, Part 15 for model aircraft use.

Our UAS’s camera system utilizes 5.725Ghz

- 5.875Ghz frequencies in accordance with CFR 47, Part 15.6

6 Our UAS’s have a GPS controlled flight controller

- a flight safety feature whereby it hovers or circles and then lands at the GPS takeoff point if communication with the remote control pilot is lost; We actively record and analyze flight data through the DJI Inspire 1

, DJI phantom 3 an d

other flight controller app to constantly update and enhance safety protocols; We only operate in reasonably safe environment that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas; We cond uct extensive preflight inspections and protocol, during which safety carries primary importance; We always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation; and, we have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential danger. Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’ s, safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means of aerial

vid eo and photography for community awareness real estate, structured inspections, land management and search and rescue. While the safety record of such helicopters is remarkably astounding, there has been local incident involving loss of life as well as ext ensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a battery powered ultra lightweight UAS. First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and we only operates our UAS in specific areas away from mass populations. Se cond, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions is greatly diminished. Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of our UAS allow us to remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely. Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture amazing images, our UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and zoom. Accordingly, our UAS has been exper imentally operated for familiarization/competency and will continue to operate at and above current safety levels.

VI. A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like

. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR §91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’s, UAS permit s exemption from

Part 21 because our UAS meets (and exceeds) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44 701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and de nse populations. Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’s, current and projected

UAS's meet or exceed each of the elements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contempl ated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827.7

7 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as our UAS utilizes

e lectronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor or controlled GPS “geofencing”

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by

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, Inc.

.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of The Aircraft. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require

aircraft to be marked according to certain specifications. Our UAS can be marked with the appropriate “N” number once this “N” number has been given.

C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non

- commercial operations. Mando

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, Inc. ’ s UAS Pilot in Command must possess at least a sport pilot certificate and a driver's license. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in which the PIC

is rate d on his/her pilot certificate as outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61.

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain

conditions. Our UAS will never operate at an altitude greater than 300f AGL; safely below the

standard of 400 AGL. Mando

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, Inc. will however operate our UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or b elow those in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of our UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspecti ons.1,2,

Manual

The above

- cited Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators to

“have [the] aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter. . . .”These Regulations onl y apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not, therefore, apply to Mando

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, Inc. 's, UAS. However, as a safety precaution we inspect our UAS before and after each flight.

A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C. F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). T he size, weight and enclosed operational area

of our UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’s UAS meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthines s certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, ma neuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. Our UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applic able in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of8

8 the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software upd ates and curative measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved. In summary, Mando

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, Inc. seeks an exemption from the following Regulations:14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. §91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. §91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 9 1.409 (a) (2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate

Mando

- Matic

, Inc. 's, small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in community awareness, education, structural inspection land management, sea rch and rescue and real estate operations, and to develop economic platforms for the aforementioned to enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate, rebuild, reevaluate and to find in the metro

Denver area.

F. Additional FAA Required Operating Conditions and Limitations

When not covered elsewhere in this Operations Manual, the following conditions and

limitations apply:

1. The UA must weigh less than 55 pounds (25kg), including energy source(s)

and equipment

2. The UA may not be flown a t a speed exceeding a ground speed of 85 knots.

3. Flights must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level

(AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual. All

altitudes reported to ATC must be in fee t AGL.

4. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times.

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other

than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's state driver’s license.

5. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO may be used to satisfy the

VLOS requirement, as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO

and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times.

6. If a discrepancy exists bet ween these limitations and any procedure outlined elsewhere

in this operations manual, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and

must be followed.

7. Prior to each flight, the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for sa fe

flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS,9

9 the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been

performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground

Control Station, if utilized, must be included in the preflight inspection. All

maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation

or fli ght characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a

functional test flight in accordance with the operator's manual. The PIC who conducts

the functional test flight must make an entry in the UAS aircraft records of the flig ht.

9. The operator must follow the manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, maintenance,

overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. When unavailable, aircraft

maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance

req uirements must be established and identified in the operator's manual. At a minimum,

the following must be included in the operator's manual:

a. Actuators / Servos

b. Transmission (single rotor)

c. Powerplant (motors)

d. Propellers

e. Electronic speed controller

f. Batteries

g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor)

h. Remote command and control

i. Ground control station (if used)

j. Any other components as determined by the operator

10. The Pilot in Command (P IC) must possess at least a sport pilot certificate and at least a

current state driver’s license. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements

specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his/her pilot

certificate.

11. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar

operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14

CFR § 61.51 (b), a minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as a UAS

ro torcraft pilot and at least ten hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single

blade or multirotor). Prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance

with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, profici ency, and

experience

- building flights can also be conducted under this grant of exemption to

accomplish the required flight cycles and flight time. During training, proficiency, and10

10 experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operatio ns are considered

non

- participants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from non

participants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

12. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar

operations), th e PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14

CFR § 61.51 (b), a minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of UAS

to be utilized for operations under the exemption and three take

- offs and three landings in the

preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, experience

- building, and take

- off and landing

currency flights can be conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the required

flight time and 90 day currency. During training, proficiency, experience

- building, and take

- off

and landing currency flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered non

participants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from non

- participants

in accordance wit h 14 CFR § 91.119.

13. Prior to any flight operations authorized by this grant of exemption, the PIC and visual

observer (VO) must have successfully completed a qualification process, as outlined in

the operator’s manual. As this is a requirement stipulated by the operator, the test must be

developed and implemented by a qualified person designated at the sole discretion of the

operator. A record of completion of this qualification process must be docume nted and made

available to the Administrator upon request.

14. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar

operations), a flight demonstration, administered by an operator

- approved and

- qualified pilot

must be succe ssfully completed and documented. This documentation must be available for

review upon request by the Administrator. Because the knowledge and airmanship test

qualifications have been developed by the operator, and there are no established practical

test s tandards that support a jurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval of company

designated examiners, the petitioner will conduct these tests in accordance with the operator’s

manual.

15. The UAS may not be operated directly over any person, except aut horized and consenting

production personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface

in the event of a UAS failure or emergency.

16. Regarding the distance from participating persons, the operator’s manual has safety

miti gations for authorized and consenting production personnel. At all times, those persons

must be essential to the closed

- set film operations. Because these procedures are specific to

participating persons, no further FSDO or Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) approval is

necessary for reductions to the distances specified in the petitioner’s manuals. This is11

11 consistent with the manned aircraft procedures described in FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1

Issue a Certificate of Waiver for Motion Picture and Television Fi lming

.

17. Regarding distance from non

- participating persons, the operator must ensure that no

persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and

necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced t o no less than 200 feet

if it would not adversely affect safety and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an

equivalent level of safety may be determined by an aviation safety inspector’s evaluation of

the filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, safety barriers,

etc. Such barriers may protect non

- participating persons (observers, the public, news media,

etc.) from debris in the event of an accident. This is also consistent with the same FAA Order

8900.1, V3, C8, S1. 18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA

must return to a pre

- determined location within the security perimeter and land or be

recovered in accordance with the operator’s manual.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses i ts GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre

determined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance

with the operator’s manual.

19. The UAS must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in

accord ance with the operator’s manual.

20. Each UAS operation must be completed within 30 minutes flight time or with 25%

battery power remaining, whichever occurs first.

21. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this grant of

exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman

(NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the

operati on.
22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N

Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must

be as large as practicable.

23. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record of the UAS

maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacement/overhaul

component parts, and the total time in service of the UAS. These procedures must be

added to the operator’s manual.

24. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety

Bulletins.12

12 25. The operator must develop UAS technician qualification criteria. These criteria must be

added to the op erator’s manual.

26. The preflight inspection section in the operator’s manual must be amended to include the

following requirement: The preflight inspection must account for all discrepancies, i.e.

inoperable components, items, or equipment, not covered in the relevant preflight

inspection sections of the operator’s manual.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and

control of the UAS must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or

other appropria te government oversight agency requirements.

28. At least three days before scheduled filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction

over the area of proposed filming . The 3

- day notification may be waived with the

concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights

b. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the UAS filming

production u nder this grant of exemption

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on

- scene operation

of the UAS.

d. Make, model and serial or N

- number of the UAS to be used

e. Name and certificate number of the UAS PIC's involved in the filmin g
production event

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property

owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the

list of those who gave permission must be made available to the

inspector upon request.

g. Signature of exemption

- holder or representative

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area,

city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the

altitudes essential to accomplish the opera tion

29. The documents required under 14 CFR § 91.9 and § 91.203 must be available to the PIC

at the ground control station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These

documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement of ficial

upon request.

30. The UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations

and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute

activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.).13

13 31. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

32. The UAS cannot be ope rated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

33. The UAS may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

34. The UAS may not operate in Cla ss B, C, or D airspace without written approval from the

FAA. The UAS may not operate within 5 miles of the geographic center of a non

- towered

airport as denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of

agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in

accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement

with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

35. Any 1) incident, 2) acci dent, or 3) flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to

the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24

hours. Acci dents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per

instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov. Further flight operations may

not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression is reviewed by AFS

- 80 and

authorization to resume operations is provided.

Currently, the aforementioned aerial videography/photography relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risk to the public. Granting

Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’s , request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety. Our UAS craft do not contain potentially explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than conventional video and photographic aircraft with much less flight t ime. Further, we operate at lower altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established airfields. Mando

- Matic

, Inc. have been informally analyzing and recording flight information and will compile safety protocol s and the implementation of a flight operations manual for usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight. Formal collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish protocols for comp lying with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel on board Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’s, UAS and therefore the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury is significantly diminished. Mando

- Matic

, Inc. ’s, operation of our UAS, weighing less than forty (40) pounds and traveling at lower speeds within limited areas low to the ground will provide an equivalent level of safety as that achieved under current FARs. Accordingly Mando

- Matic

, Inc. respectfully request that the FAA grant our exemption request

and are willing to cooperate in sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large.

Respectfully submitted,

Armando Martinez14

14 Mando

- Matic, Inc. 2737 Larimer Street, Unit B Denver, Colorad o 80205

10

Appendix A



### List of Aircraft

No. Make and Model Description Registration
No.

1 DJI Inspire Electric powered, 4 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

2 DJI Phantom 3 Electric powered, 4 rotor small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

3 DJI Phantom 2 

### Electric powered, 4 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

4 DJI SPREADING WINGS S1000+ 

### Electric powered, 8 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

5 DJI MATRICE 100 

### Electric powered, 4 rotor small
unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

6 DJI SPREADING WINGS S900 

### Electric powered, 6 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

7 Yuneec Tornado 

### Electric powered, 6 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

8 3DR Solo 

### Electric powered, 4 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

9 xFold Cinema x8 

### Electric powered, 8 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

10 xFold Dragon x8 

### Electric powered, 8 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

11 SteadiDrone MAVRIK 

### Electric powered, 4 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

12 SteadiDrone VADER 

### Electric powered, 4 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending

13 CineChopper X8
Multirotor 

### Electric powered, 4 rotor, small
unmanned multirotor helicopter Pending15

15 1. DJI INSPIRE ONE The operation of the DJI INSPIRE ONE system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration I. The DJI INSPIRE ONE flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup. ,

3. Payload

I. The DJI INSPIRE ONE flies it’s own light

- weight integrated camera.

II. Maximum All

- up weight

- 6lbs

4. Maintaining the DJI INSPIRE ONE I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened.

2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is p roperly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for up dates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix B

2. DJI Phantom 3 The operation of the DJI Phantom 3 system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration I. The Phantom 3 flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup. ,

3. Payload I. The Phantom 3 it’s own integrated camera.

II. Maximum All

- up Weight

- 4lbs

4. Maintaining the Phantom 3 I. Before each flight:16

16 1. Check all hard ware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable.

4. Check for c uts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix C

3 . DJI Phantom 2 The operation of the DJI Phantom 2 system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration I. The Phantom 2 flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup. ,

3. Payload I. The Phantom 2 it’s own integrated camera.

II. Maximum All

- up Weight

- 3lbs

4. Maintaining the Phantom 2 I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly w orking.

II . After 45 hours of flight

1 . Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary.
2 . Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as

necessary.
3 . Remove flight contr ollers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable.

4 . Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying.

5 . Check for updates to flight cont roller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.17

17 Appendix D

4. DJI SPREADING WINGS S1000+ The operation of the DJI SPREADING WINGS S1000+ system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plasti c II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration I. The DJI SPREADING WINGS S1000+ flight in a 8 motor octacopter setup.

3. Payload

I. The DJI SPREADING WINGS S900 will carry the Freefly Systems MoVI M5, M10, or M15 camera gimbal.

II. The cameras that will be flown on the CineChopper X8 include, but are not limited to, Canon 5DMKIII, Canon 1D

- C, RED Epic, RED Dragon, and Sony FS700.

III. Maximum All

- up weight

- 24lbs

4. Maintaining the DJI SPREADING WINGS S1000+ I. Before each flight:

1. C heck all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, ba tteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove mot or controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix E

5. DJI MATRICE 100 The operation of the DJI MATRICE 100 system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration

I. The DJI MATRICE 100 flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup.18

18 3. Payload

3. The DJI MATRICE 100 flies it’s own light

- weight integ rated camera.

4. Maximum All

- up weight

- 5lbs

4. Maintaining the DJI MATRICE 100 I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tig ht and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight

1. Rem ove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for up dates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix F

6. DJI SPREADING WINGS S900 The operation of the DJI SPREADING WINGS S900 system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration

I. The DJI SPREADING WINGS S900 flight in a 6 motor hexcopter setup.

3. Payload

7. The DJI SPREADING WINGS S900 will carry the Freefly Systems MoVI M5, M10, or M15 camera gimbal.

8. The cameras that will be flown on the CineChopper X8 include, but are not limited to, Canon 5DMKIII, Canon 1D

- C, RED Epic, RED Dragon, and Sony FS700.

9. Maximum All

- up weight

- 15lbs

4. Maintaining the DJI SPREADING WINGS S900 I. Before each flight:

1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.19

19 II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and v isually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loos e/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix G

7

. Yuneec Tornado The operation of the Yunee c Tornado system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration

I. The Yuneec Tornado flight in a 6 motor hexcopter setup.

3. Payload

I. The Yuneec Tornado it’s own integrated camera.

II. Maximum All

- up Weight

- 3.5lbs

4. Maintaining the Yuneec Tornado I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight

1. Remove and check all motors and motor mo unts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chip s. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights befor e conducting commercial work.

Appendix H

8

. 3DR Solo The operation of the 3DR Solo system is as follows.20

20 1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration

I. The 3DR Solo flight in a 4 motor quad copter setup.

3. Payload

I. The 3DR Solo it’s own integrated camera.

II. Maximum All

- up Weight

- 3.5lbs

4. Maintaining the 3DR Solo I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller t o ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hour s of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect a nd check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix I

9. xFold Cinema x8 The operation of the xFold Cinema x8 system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration

I. The xFold Cinema x8 flight in a 4 motor quad copter setup.

3. Payload

10. The xFold Cinema x8 will carry the Freefly Systems MoVI M5, M10, or M15 camera gimbal.

11. The cameras that will be flown on the CineChopper X8 include, but are not limited to, Canon 5DMKIII, Canon 1D

- C, RED Epic, RED Dragon, and Sony FS700.

12. Maximum All

- up weight

- 1 5lbs

4. Maintaining the xFold Cinema x8 I. Before each flight:21

21 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place.

3. C heck the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working

.

II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for up dates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix J

10. xFold Dragon x8 The operation of the xFold Dragon x8 system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration

I. The xFold Dragon x8 flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup.

3. Payload

3. The xFold Dragon x8 will carry the Freefly Systems MoVI M5, M10, or M15 camera gimbal.

4. The cameras that will be flown on the CineChopper X8 in clude, but are not limited to, Canon 5DMKIII, Canon 1D

- C, RED Epic, RED Dragon, and Sony FS700.

5. Maximum All

- up weight

- 15lbs

4. Maintaining the xFold Dragon x8 I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened.

2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigatio nal lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace a s necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying.22

22 5 . Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix K

11. SteadiDrone MAVRIK The operation of the SteadiDrone MAVRIK system is as follows.

1. Build M aterials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration

I. The SteadiDrone MAVRIK flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup.

3. Payload

12. The SteadiDrone MAVRIK will carry the Freefly Systems MoVI M5, M10, or M15 camera gimbal.

13. The cameras that will be flown on the CineChopper X8 include, but are not limited to, Canon 5DMKIII, Canon 1D

- C, RED Epic, RED Dragon, and Sony FS700.

14. Maximum All

- up weight

- 15lbs

4. Maintaining the SteadiDrone MAVRIK I. Before each flight:

1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor contro llers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix L

12. SteadiDrone VADER The operation of the SteadiDrone VADER system is as follows.

1. Build Materials

I. Plastic

II. Aluminum23

23 2. Motor Configuration

I. The SteadiDrone VADER flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup.

3. Payload

13. The SteadiDrone VADER will carry the Freefly Syst ems MoVI M5, M10, or M15 camera gimbal.

14. The cameras that will be flown on the CineChopper X8 include, but are not limited to, Canon 5DMKIII, Canon 1D

- C, RED Epic, RED Dragon, and Sony FS700.

15. Maximum All

- up weight

- 15lbs

4. Maintaining the SteadiDrone VA DER I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, 4. Check all wiring t o motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight 1. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. and/or chips. Replace if propeller is questionable. 4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix M

1 3. CineChopper X8 Multirotor

1. Build Materials

I. Carbon Fiber

II. ABS Plastic

III. Stainless Steel Hardware

2. Motor Configuration

I. X8 configuration utilizing 8 motors (KDEDirect 5215

- 435KV) which is powered by the Herkules III motor controller. The motors are configured with 2 motors per arm, one top and one bottom spinning in a counter

- rotating direction. We have tested this situation

and can confirm it works as described.

II. In this configuration the CineChopper x8 can handle up to four (4) motors failing and still be able to fly.

3. Payload I. The CineChopper x8 will carry the Freefly Systems MoVI M5, M10, or M15 camera gimbal. II. The cameras that will be flown on the CineChopper X8 include, but are not limited to, Canon 5DMKIII, Canon 1D

- C, RED Epic, RED Dragon, and Sony FS700.24

24 III. Maximum All

- up Weight

- 34lbs

4. Maintaining the CineChopper x8 I. Before each flight:

II. After 45 hours of flight

1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that all motors are level and locked in place. 3. Check all propellers to ensure they are tight and there are no visible signs of cracks, stress, and/or chips. Re place if any propeller is questionable. 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections. Fix before flying. 5. Check all navigational lighting to e nsure it is properly working. 6. Remove and check all motors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear. Replace as

necessary. 7. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as

necessary. 8. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage. Replace as necessary. Check for updates to flight controller firmware. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix N

Personal Protocols/Controls/Fli ght Manual

Protocols and Controls

Mando

- Matic, Inc.

, Denver, Colorado

.

Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography. As such, safety protocols and controls must be implemented through preflight preparation and during flight. PreFl ight Protocol:

Check batteries with voltage meter to insure fully charged and ready for use.

Inspect batteries for damage or leakage that may affect proper operation.

Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may cause sudden loss of propul sion or unmanageable/uncontrolled flight.

Check all GPS and Telemetry connections prior to flight.

Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions that m a y impact flight.

Consult Sky Vector aeronautical Charts (Skyvector.com)for airport vicinity and flight paths of possible air traffic.

Contact respective airport to advise of estimated flight time, estimated flight duration, estimated elevation of flight, and any other pertinent information.25

25 Inspect flight area for Vicinity of publi c safety helipads/heliports Vicinity of medical helipads/heliports Vicinity of light poles vicinity or utility wires Vicinity of trees flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact Vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard Vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracted public Gatherings that may attract viewers optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight Emergency landing areas

Takeoff and landing

Inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing If in a subdivision or area that is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning Sign(s)/stand(s) "Attention Aerial Photography In Progress  Remain Back 150 Fee t "

Flight Protocol: takeof f and land from same location ( have alternate landing areas in case of emergencies) remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles do not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract the remote control pilot restrict flight to

minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results remained prepared for emergency landing at all times pay attention to flight time

– warning meter for low voltage.

Set voltage meter alarm for low voltage and flight timer as a safety alert land UAS and shut down pro pulsion immediately following landing

– priority of disconnecting batteries

Post flight:

1. a) Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system

2. b) Secure UAS in a safe location

c) Remove all warning signs from public acce ss areas Emergency or Suspected Hazard:

Immediate land UAS at safest and closet ground location in the event

Manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of flight There is a public gathering within established safety boundary wanting to observe fligh t Pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety Sudden change in weather (wind bursts) Sudden increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight Birds enter into proximity of flight Any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, dis traction or interruption of control

Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography.

Maintaining a record of safe flight for FAA request and for determining future UAS safety protocols is imperative.26

26 Date:____________________
Location:___________________________________________________

preflight Inspection:

o Yes o No

Comment:

_________________________________________________

Elements

Proximity to airport: _________________ (see attached map pinpointing approximate location of flight)

Airport notified: No Yes

Date:_______________ Time: ______________

Phone Number: ____

___________________ Contact Name:___________________________________

Nearest major intersection:

______________________________________________________________

Proximity to medium traffic road:

_________________________________________________________

Proximity to heavily traveled roadway road:

_________________________________________________

Proximity to congested population:

________________________________________________________

Approx. Takeoff Time : GMT:

Weather Good Fair Poor Comment :

Visibility Good Fair Poor Comment :

Wind Speed ___mph ___Gusts/MPH ___avg/MPH Comment :

Approx. Landing Time: GMT: Estimated Elevation Ground level: Safety Concerns:

Additional Comments:

sea level:27

27 Appendix O

Aircraft Manuals

This Appendix includes UAS manufacturer's user manuals, maintenance instructions, and illustrated parts catalogs. These manuals may be attached to the docket when submitted. Information regarding design, aircraft performance, fail

- safe features, operating limitations,

n ormal and emergency procedures, and maintenance and inspection procedures is contained within the manuals and supplemental information documents listed below:

1. DJI Inspire Manual V1.0
2. Inspire 1 Maintenance Manual v1.0
3. Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines v1.4 4. Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines
5. Phantom 3 Professional Manual V1.0
6. Phantom 3 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines v1.0 (EN)

7. Phantom 2 User Manual
8. Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guide lines 9. 3DR Solo Manual
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