January 5, 2016

U.S. Dept. of Transportation, Docket Operations

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12­140

1200 New Jersey, SE.,

Washington, DC 20590

Submitted Electronically via the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS)

Re: Exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations

Dear Sir or Madam:

I, Steven Ramos, am a certified pilot and seek exemption to fly UAs as a means to expand the potential of

my business, Go Pilot. Receiving this exemption will not only allow me to expand Go Pilot, but also

meet 21st century demands of my clients and community. I seek exemption from the following:

Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation

Regulations from:14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 CFR 45.23(b); 14 CFR § 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 CFR §

61.133,14 CFR § 91.7 (a); 14 CFR § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 CFR § 91.103(b); 14 CFR § 91.109; 14 CFR §

91.119; 14 CFR § 91.121; 14 CFR § 91.151(a); 14 CFR §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 CFR § 91.405 (a); 14

CFR § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 CFR § 91.409 (a)(2); 14 CFR § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 CFR §§ 91.417 (a) & (b)

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA):

Go Pilot will operate the DJI Inspire 1, Model T600, with a total weight of 6.47lbs.

THE UA INCLUDES:

● DJI Inspire dimensions are 17.24inch x 17.75inch x 11.85inch.

● DJI Inspire maximum speed is no more than 49mph with a cruising speed of 25mph.

Simultaneously the DJI Inspire 1 has the ability to hover and move along a vertical and

horizontal plane. The DJI Inspire 1 has four motors, Motor Model DJI 3510, powered by

a 6­cell 4500mAh or 5700mAh Lithium Polymer battery. There are four propellers,

Propeller Model DJI 1345, in use. The DJI Inspire 1 will be controlled with the C1

remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.400GHz –2.483GHz. The live video

feed will have an operating frequency of 5.728GHz – 5.850GHz. The applicant will

operate the UAS in line of sight within a closed off and predetermined area owned

and/operated by the property representative

THE GROUND STATION PART OF THE SYSTEM:
The unmanned aircraft will be operated in the field with both a Pilot in Command (PIC) and a

ground­based Visual Observer (VO) in accordance with the FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14

"Operational Requirements for UAS" with the following additional operating restrictions:

1. All operations will occur in Class G airspace at no more than 400ft AGL

2. Operations will only operate over private property with the permission of the land owner

3. All required permits will be obtained from state and local government prior to operation

4. The aircraft will not operate over urban or populated areas

5. The aircraft will not operate within 5 NM of an airport or heliport

6. The aircraft will not operate at air shows or over an open­air assembly of people

7. The aircraft will not operate over heavily trafficked roads

8. Operations will be limited to day and visual meteorological conditions VFR

9. Aircraft will remain within visual line of sight at no greater than 1 NM of the PIC at all times

10. While the aircraft is airborne, the VO will be positioned within voice distance to the PIC

11. PIC will file a NOTAM providing radial/DME, radius, and a date/time group for each operation

PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC) AND VISUAL OBSERVER (VO):

The PIC and VO will meet the requirements outlined in the FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 16 Personnel

Qualifications. The PIC and VO will perform maintenance on the system along with completing an

in­service on maintenance and safety procedures as part of their initial training. We do not anticipate the

need for a supplemental pilot, due to the simplicity of the system.

PRE­FLIGHT ACTIONS:

PRE­FLIGHT CHECKLIST

Prior to operation preflight checklists provided by the manufacturer of the UA’s will be followed.

1. Prepare Remote Controller, Check Batteries Levels, and Ground Station Tablet (iPad) are fully

charged.

2. Prepare the Aircraft­

● Propeller is mounted correctly.

● Camera lens cap has been removed.

● Camera Micro­SD card has been inserted.

● Attach propellers.

● Connect battery.

● Confirm motor can start and are functioning as normal.

3. Ground Station (iPad) can connect to the camera.

FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES:

TAKE OFF/LANDING PROCEDURES

Manufacturer recommended Takeoff and Landing procedures will be followed.

TAKE OFF
1. Power on the Remote Controller.

2. Power on the Camera.

3. Power on the aircraft.

4. Connect the Ground Station Computer/Tablet to the UA.

5. Wait for GPS Signal to lock and the aircraft to initialize entering the “Ready to Fly’ mode.

6. Initiate Launch.

LANDING

1. Aircraft will loiter upon completion of mission.

2. Confirm landing site is clear of any obstructions or personnel.

3. Initiate landing.

FAILSAFE FUNCTION

The UA will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight

control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduce injuries or

damage. The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from the remote

controller and enter Failsafe mode:

1. The remote controller is powered off.

2. The aircraft has flown out of the effective communication range of the remote controller.

3. There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially

reducing the distance the signal can travel.

4. There is interference causing a signal problem with the remote controller.

INTENDED USE:

The requested exemptions would allow me to use the UA (Dji Inspire 1) for aerial image acquisition,

including mapping and surveying applications, as well as video documentation for my clients within the

community. Typical applications would include, but not be limited to:

● Aerial Inspection

● Aerial Mapping

● Aerial Photography

● Agricultural Inventory

● Golf Course Mapping

● Real Estate

● Special Events

● Videography/Film­making

While in the past, I have chartered fixed wing aircraft for the above listed purposes, it has proven to be

more costly than many potential clients have been willing to afford, resulting in a loss of revenue for my

business, Go Pilot. Therefore, the inherent ability of the UA to capture imagery from a low altitude is far

more cost effective, without sacrificing the quality of imagery of buildings, sites and properties or areas

specified by my clients.
PUBLIC SAFETY:

The operation limitations proposed by Go Pilot provided for an equivalent or higher level of safety

because operations will further enhance the safety of the persons and/or property using conventional

aircraft. These limitations and conditions to which the applicant agrees to adhere to when conducting

commercial operations under the FAA issued exemption as set forth in the Flight Operations Manual

(FOM) include:

1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.

2. The UAS will have a maximum operating speed of no more than 50 mph.

3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the Pilot in Command (PIC) and/or Visual Observer

(VO).

4. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will not exceed 30 minutes. Flights will be

terminated at 25% battery power reserve or 30 minutes of flight time whichever occurs first.

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)

6. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS Pilot and at least one Visual Observer (VO),

and may include a third, but separate, Camera Operator (CO).

7. The UAS pilot will be an FAA ATP licensed airman with a first class medical.

8. A safety briefing will be performed prior to each day’s flights

9. All flight activities will be logged.

10. All flights will occur under Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) only.

11. The flights will occur in Class G airspace no closer than a 5mile radius of the geographic

center/Airport Reference Point (ARP) of a tower controlled or uncontrolled airport.

12. Flights will not be closer than a 5 mile radius of the geographic center/Airport.

13. The operator will file FAA Form 77111, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the requested

exemption, with the appropriate local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) no more than 72 hours but

no less than 48 hours from planned operation.

14. The operator will obtain verbal/written consent of all persons involved with the planned operation

and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation, and the

radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination, as U.S.

Department of Transportation required under the FOM. With the advanced permission of the FSDO,

operations at closer range may be approved.

15. The PIC and VO will have been trained in operation of UAS and receive uptodate information for the

particular UAS to be operated.

16. The PIC and VO will be able to communicate by voice and/or radio at all times.

17. Written and/or verbal permission and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city

jurisdictions, including law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies as appropriate

to flight operations.

18. If the UAS loses communications with the remote controller or loses GPS signal, the UAS will have

the capability to return to a predetermined location within a designated location and land autonomously.

19. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of emergencies with an automated “Return

Home and Land” function.
20. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles, weather, or

emergencies such as low battery.

SUMMARY GRANT REQUEST:

In summation, my request follows many others using similar systems and processes that have been

granted previously. Therefore, I am requesting that the FAA issue a summary of exemption to Go Pilot

for the purposes listed above, as this request would not set a precedent.

THE REGULATIONS FOR WHICH THE EXEMPTIONS ARE BEING REQUESTED:

Regulation Addendum

Page Number

14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H­ Airworthiness Certificates 14 CFR §§ 91.203­(a) 1

14 CFR 45.23(b)­​Display of marks. 1

14 CFR § 61.113 (a) & (b)­​Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. 1

14 CFR § 61.133­ ​Commercial pilot privileges and limitations. 2

14 CFR § 91.7 (a)­ ​Civil aircraft airworthiness. 2

14 CFR § 91.9 (b)(2)­​Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. 2

14 CFR § 91.103(b)­​Preflight action. 2

14 CFR § 91.105­ Flight crewmembers at station. 3

14 CFR § 91.109­ ​Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight

tests.

3

14 CFR § 91.119­​Minimum safe altitudes: General. 4

14 CFR § 91.121­​Altimeter settings. 5

14 CFR § 91.151­(a)­Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. 5

14 C.F.R.§§ 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a)and

(b):Maintenance Inspections Section 91.405(a)

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I am prepared to modify or amend any part of this request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of

safety. Please contact me at any time, should you require any additional information or seek any

clarification.

Sincerely,

Steven Ramos

Owner and Operator

Go Pilot

Phone:424­253­4272

Email:Pilotramos@gmail.com