Sept. 28, 2015 Subition by: Brian Thomas 616 Palastine Rd. Chester, Illinois 62233 (618) 615-2211 brithom2002@yahoo.com U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 NewJersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 10590 Re: Exemption request under section 333 ofthe FAA Reform Act and Part 11 ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations. Dear Sir or Madam, I request an exemption from 91.7(a), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.401, 91.405, 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b)ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR) was granted in Exemption Numbers 11138, 11395, 11428and 11434. I will operate a DJIInspire 3, a UAS weighing Jess than 8 lbs. attakeoff, and can take photos and videos using the onboard camera. The operation performed by myselfwith this UAS are to include but not limited to real estate photography, both residential and commercial, surveying timberstands for forestry, crop surveying for agriculture, event coverage and artistic photos. The use of UAS reduces the need for conventional aircraft in populated areas and will allow never before possible photos and videos to be taken safely and experienced bythe public.Operations underthis exemption will be conducted as outlined in the proposed rule set in motion on 2/23/2015 in docket FAA-2015-0150.

• Operational limitations, Visual line ofsight (VLOS) only; the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS ofthe operator orvisual observer. • At all times the small unmanned aircraft must remain close enough tothe operatorfor the operatorto be capable of seeingthe aircraft with vision unaided by any device otherthan corrective lenses • Small unmanned may notoperate over any person notdirectly involved in the operation. • Daylight-only operations (official sunrise to official sunset, local time.) • Mustyield right ofwayto other aircraft, manned or unmanned. • May use visual observer (VO) but not required. • First person view camera cannot satisfy "see and avoid" requirement but can be used as long as requirement is satisfied in otherways. • Maximum airspeed 100 mph. (87 knots) • Maximum altitude 500feet above ground level. • Minimum weathervisibility 3 miles from control station.

•- · Nooperationareallowed in Class A (18,000 feet and above) airspace. • Operations in Class B, C, D and Eairspace are allowed with the required ATC permission. • Operations in Class G airspace are allowed withoutATC permission.• No person may act as an operator orVO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at a time. • Nocareless or reckless operations • Requires preflight inspection bythe operator. • A person may notoperate the small unmanned aircraft ifhe or she knows or has reason to know ofany physical or mental condition that would interferewith the safe operation ofa small UAS. I request an exemption from 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b) Maintenance Inspections since they only applytothe aircraftwith an airworthiness certificate. I will however perform a preflight inspection ofmy UAS before each flight as outlined in the operating documents. I request exemption from 91.151 the pilot in command will be abiding by the following personal protocols and controls:

• Operatorwill only operate in a reasonably safe environmentthat are strictly controlled, are away from power lines1 elevated lightand airports. Operator will conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocols as outlined in the operating documents • Operatethe UAS below 500 feet and within a radius of 1550feetfrom the controllerwhile maintaining direct line ofsightvisual observation (VLOS). • Land the UAS before the manufacturer's recommended minimum battery level. • Use the UAS GPS flight safety feature wherebythe aircraft raises to a predetermined safe altitude and then returns to pointoftakeoffshould communications with the remote control operator is lost.

### • Contact respective airports and/or Flight Standard District Offices ifoperations will be within 5 miles to advise them ofmy estimated flighttime, flight duration, elevation ofthe flight and other pertinent information. • Have procedures in place to abort flights inthe event ofsafety breaches or potential danger. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation ofan aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. I assert that since there is currently no certificate applicable to my operation, this regulation is inapplicable. 91.119 prescribe safe altitudesfor the operation ofcivil aircraft, but itallows helicopters to be operated at loweraltitudes in certain conditions. Operator will notoperate the UAS above the altitude of500 feet above the ground level (AGL) and will also operate in safe areas away from the publicand traffic, thus providing a level ofsafety at least equivalentto or belowthose in relation to minimum safe altitudes. 91.121 Altimeter settings are inapplicable since my UAS utilizes electronic GPS with a barometer sensor.