To W hom it may concern,

I am submitting a 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. The purpose of th is request for exemption is to position myself where I can legally , i f given the opportunity , be compensation for 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 increase the sense of their offerings and aid in the efficiency of my clients as they conduct the ir business. Furthermore, the use of a UA will eliminate an y need to put any human beings at risk , the need to carry flammable fuels and won’t add to the congestion of 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 purposes I consider similar in nature to my own. I operate the UA make and model DJI550 Flamewheel , with a gross weight of 5 lbs. , i ncorporating six electric motors with counter rotating blades

. T he UA will safely remain aloft with only five operating motors if in the event one of its six motors fail while 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 I will maintain visual line - of- sight with the aircraft at all times while staying

beneath the ceiling of 400’ AGL. I will maintain a distance of at least five nautical miles from any airport reference point , two nautical miles from any heliport

. Before each flight, I will perform a thorough preflight of the aircraft to verify it ’ s airworthiness. I will adjust my flight path as necessary to avoid flying over and endangering individuals as well as large crowds of people during takeoff, sustained flight and landing. I have over four and a half years of experience operating remote controlled airplanes, helicopters and multi - rotor airc raft . I have proven my ability to safely co nduct UA operations in a variety of locations and wind conditions. Please consider my request of exemption, If there is anything else you require, feel free to contact me. Thank you very much , Brandon M. Essman 13109 W . Berry Dr. Littleton, CO 80127 Telephone 303 - 904 - 1056 email; el.camino1@yahoo.com