To W hom it may concern,

I am submitting my request of Exemptio n for Unmanned Aircraft System operations

. (under Section 333 of FAA reform act and part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations) The regulations I am seeking relief from include the following; Title code 14 CFR: parts 21 Subpart H, 27, 45.23(b), 45.27(a), 61.113(a) and (b), 61.133(a), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103, 91.109(a), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), 91.319(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), 91.417(a) and (b). As well as any other regulation I might have overlooked that pertains to commercial flights of UAS. I have to date on three separate occasions provide d to friends and Industry peers , for the purpose of gaining experience , aerial photography services utilizing my UA (DJI550 Flamewheel )

. The purpose of th is request for exemption is to position myself where I can legally if given the opportunity , seek compensation for such aerial photography services. By offering such services I can make possible in a safe and eco -friendly way, a method of aerial photography that otherwise would be too expensive for the small business owner. Offering a cost effective , birds - eye perspective fo r builders, real estate brokers , buyers and sellers I could potentially i ncrease the sense of their offerings and aid in the efficiency of my clients as they conduct the ir business es . Furthermore, the use of my UA eliminates the need to put human beings at risk , the need to carry flammable fuels and any add ed congestion in our airspace (NAS) , solely for the purpose of information gathering. I would ask to compare my request to that of granted Exemption No. 12826, Docket No. FAA-2015 - 2555 as well as Exemption No. 12 839 , Docket No. FAA- 2015 - 2003 , who’s purpose s I consider similar in nature to my own. I have chosen to operate the UA make and model DJI550 Flamewheel , wit h a gross weight of 5 lbs. , i ncorporating six electric motors with counter rotating blades

. T he UA can safely remain aloft with only five operating motors if in the event one of its six motors fail in flight. This aircraft has a maximum airspeed no more th an 5 5 mph , with a maximum average flight time of 12 minutes per flight. The UA is equipped with GPS Position - Hold and Return -to - Home function s , which automatically return s the aircraft to a pre determined location and al titude. This feature can be activated either manually or when the radio signal is lost. This feature also includes an Auto - Land function which enables the aircraft to safely land at the point of take- off.As the operator will maintain VLOS of the aircraft at all times while staying beneath the ceiling

of 400’ AGL. At all times I will abide within VFR flight rules where visibility and cloud clearances pertain

. I will maintain a distance of at least five nautical miles from any airport reference point. Prior to each flight, I will perform a preflight of the aircraft to determine the aircraft is safe for flight. I will adjust my flight path to avoid flying over and endangering individuals as well as large crowds of people during takeoff, sustained flight and landing. My four years of experience operating remote controlled aircraft enables me to safely con duct UA operations in a variety of locations and conditions. I humbly ask that you consider my request of exemption, If there is anything you might further require, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Regards, David M. Essman 13109 W . Berry Dr. Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone 720 -427 - 0258, email; el.camino1@yahoo.com