March 24, 2015 

U.S. Department ofT ransportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington DC 20590 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 CFR 

Part 11, Aerialnomics, operator of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UA V), hereby applies for an 

exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow commercial operation of its UAV, so 

long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

Commercial operation of an UAV, as described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would 

operate in the following manner: 

• Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, agriculture 

land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 

• Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including television, public events, 

cinematography and news gathering. 

• Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contract with the owners 

or local government authority. 

• Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed to assist with search and rescue operations in 

cases of an emergency or natural disaster only when the local authorities or government has 

requested it. This would be a free service. 

• The ability to offer training to persons individually or belonging to both private and/or public 

organizations that have interests in the use and application of a UAV for the purpose of the safe 

operation of a UAV to enhance the safety of the National Airspace System as well as for the 

protection of the persons and property. 
As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of a UAV under controlled 

conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) will provide safety 

enhancements to the already safe operations in the industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval 

of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's 

responsibilities to establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systemsin the national airspace 

system. 

The name and address of the applicant is: 

Aerialnomics 

Attn: Gordon D. Lytle, Owner/Operator 

Ph: 417-988-2955 

Email: aerialnomics@gmail.com 

Address: 123 Dixie Rd, Urbana, Missouri, 65767 

Aerialnomics, will operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus, with a total weight of 1242g or 2.731bs. 

The dimensions are 350mm x 350mm or 13.77inch x 13.77inch. Maximum speed is no more than 15m/s or 33.5mph 

with a max cruising speed of 8m/s or 18mph. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus has the ability to hover and move along 

a vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus has four motors, Motor Model DJI 

2312, powered by 1 5700mAh Lithium Polymer battery. 

There are four propellers, Propeller Model DJI E300, in use. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision will be controlled with the C1 

remote controller with an operating frequency of 5.728GHz- 5.850GHz. The live video feed will have an 

operating frequency of 2.412-2.462MHz. 

Aerialnomics will operate the Tarot 680pro, with a total weight of 2.8kg or 6.171bs. 

The dimensions are 690mm in width or 27.16 inch x 27.16 inch. Maximum speed is no more than 15m/s or 33.5mph 

with a max cruising speed of 8m/s or 18mph. The Tarot 680pro has the ability to hover and move along a vertical and 

horizontal plane simultaneously. The Tarot 680pro has six motors, Motor Model Tarot 4006, powered by 2 4000mAh 

Lithium Polymer batteries. 

There are six propellers, Propeller Model Storm 1355 Carbon Fiber, in use. The Tarot 680pro will be controlled with a 

Spektrum DX8 remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.412-2.462MHz. The live video feed will have an 

operating frequency of 5.728GHz- 5.850GHz. 

The applicant will operate the UAV in line of sight within a closed off and predetermined area owned and/operated by 

the property representative. 

Given the small size of the UAV and the controlled environment provided the proposed operations will adhere 

to the Reform Act's safety requirements. The approval of this application presents no national security 

issues. 

Regarding the level of safety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit, reduction in environmental 

impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant of the requested exemption is in the 

public interest. Accordingly the applicant requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption with minimum delay. 
AIRCRAFT AND SAFETY 

• The UAVs will weigh less than 55 1bs. 

• The UAV,s will have a maximum operating speed of no more than 33.5mph and 

flights will be operated within line of sight of the Pilot in Command and/or Visual Observer. 

• Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 20- 25 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 

20% battery power reserve or 20-25 minutes of flight time whichever occurs first. 

• Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 300 feet Above Ground Level 

• Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAV Pilot, and a, Visual Observer. 

• The UAV pilot will be the designated Pilot in Command. 

• A briefing and pre-flight check will be performed regarding the planned UAVoperations prior to each fl ight. 

• All flights will occur under Visual Flight Rules based upon meteorological conditions at the time. No flight will 

be approved if wind conditions exceed 1 Omph. 

• The flights will occur no closer than a 5 mile radius of the geographic center/Airport Reference Point 

of a tower controlled or uncontrolled airport. 

• If operations will be within a 5 mile radius of a Airport Reference Point of 

a tower controlled or uncontrolled airport the respective airports will be contacted advising them of 

the estimated flight time, flight duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information. 

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

• The Pilot in Command and the Visual Observer will have been trained in operation of UAS and receive upto-date information for the particular UAS to be operated. 

• The Pilot in Command and the Visual Observer will be able to communicate by voice, radio, and/or text at all 

times. 

• 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 when applicable. 

• If the UAV loses communications with the remote controller or loses GPS signal, the UAV will have 

the capability to return to a pre-determined location within a designated location and land autonomously. 

• The UAV will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles, weather, or 

emergencies. 
Additional Information 

I Gordon D. LyUe, have been in operation of non-commercial UAV's for 6 years. I have complete understanding of the 

capabilities of UAV's and the safety concerns involved with the operation of a UAV. I have consulted and received 

liability insurance through Transport Risk Management and I am a current member of AMA, Academy of Model 

Aeronautics. I have researched and studied the following FAA regulations and feel that Aerialnomics meets or 

exceeds the requirements and therefore request exemptions from the following rules: 

14 CFR Part 21 subpart H 

14 CFR 45.23 (b) 

14CFR 61 .113 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.7 (a) 

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 

14 CFR 91 .1 03 

14 CFR 91 .109 

14CFR91.119 (c) 

14CFR91.121 

14 CFR 91 .151 (a) 

14 CFR 91 .203 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.405 (a) 

14CFR 91 .407 (a) (1) 

14 CFR 91 .409 (a) (2) 

14 CFR 91 .417 (a) & (b) 

Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you soon, 

Aerialnomics, LLC 

0~ 123 Dixie Rd. 

Urbana, Missouri 65767 

41 7-988-2955 

417-890-5134 

aerialnomics@gmail.com