### SUMMARY Elevation Events, LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121 , 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (PMRA). This exemption will permit Elevation Events, LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography for construction sites before and after, real estate photography, and landscape over certain areas ofthe United States

. INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER Elevation Events provides its clients with the high 

### quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and non-profit multimedia projects. Elevation Events has recreational/hobby experience in all aspects of aerial video and photography. The objective of Elevation Events aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of , commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting

• Real Estate Videography and Photography • Propetty sites before and after
BACKGROUND
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Inspire 1 UASs Elevation Events seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire within the NAS

. The DJI Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smartphone systems

. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 UA is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electtic motors. The DJI Inspire 1 UA that will be operated by Elevation Events, LLC will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S

.C

. 44103, Registration of Air craft, 

### as well as 14 C.P.R Part 47 , Aircraft Registration, 

### and marked in 

### accordance with 14 C.P.R. Part 45 , Identification and Registration Marking.
BASIS FOR PETITION


### Petitioner, Elevation Events,pursuant to the provisions ofthe Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.P

.R.§ 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (FMRA), Section 333 , Special Rulesfor Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 

### hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.P.R §§ 61.113(a) & 

### (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & 

### (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

### (b)

. In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Elevation Events operation ofDJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the

1conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R

. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, Elevation Events requests relieffrom Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Elevation Events submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured

. Elevation Events 

### will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e

., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJllnspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Elevation Events will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.
Relief from certain requirements ofSection 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Privatepilotprivileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Elevation Events to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a recreational , sport, private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate or valid driver's license in place ofthe medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.
Elevation Events seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Elevation Events will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e. , Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.
Elevation Events also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Inspire 1 UA will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UA will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path

. This altitude information, combined with Elevation Events' operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS within visual line ofsight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally, Elevation Events seeks an exemption from the requirements ofSection 91.15l(b) entitled Fuel requirementsforflight in VFR conditions. Elevation Events submits that safety will not be affected by operation of DJI Inspire I UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (YFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 16 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4 minutes.
In accordance with 14 C.F.R. 

### § 11.81, Elevation Events provides the following information in support ofits petition for exemption:

2A. Name and Address OfThe Petitioner. The name and address ofthe Petitioner and point ofcontact is:
Elevation Events, LLC 15 Eola Drive Orlando, Florida 32801 800-257-1254 info@elevationcg.com
B.The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. from Which Elevation Events Seeks Exemption.

1. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: 

### Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, inrelevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC ofan aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of

### an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if- ( 1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and
(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled 

### Civil air craft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following:
(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in 

### an airworthy condition.

3. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:
(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set , when operating-- ( I)Below 

### 18,000 feet MSL, to-- 

### (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles ofthe aircraft; (ii) Ifthere is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(l)(i) of this section, the currentreported altimeter setting ofan appropriate available station; or

3(iii) In the case ofan aircraft not cq uipped with a radio, the elevation ofthe departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.


### 4. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.1Sl(b). Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), states the following: (b) Noperson may begin aflight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind andforecast weather conditions) there is enoughfuel tofly to the first point of intended landing and , assuming normal cruising speed, tofly after thatfor at least 20 minutes. 

### 5. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption From The Requirement OfSection 91.40S(a). Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following:
Each owner or operator ofan aircraft- (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided 

### in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed 

### in part 43 ofthis chapter[.]


### 6. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a) (1) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(l), states the following: (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under §43.7 of this chapter[.]


### 7. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(l) And 91.409(a)(2). Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) ofthis section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, 

### it has had-- (1) An annual inspection 

### in accordance with part 43 ofthis chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by§ 43.7 ofthis chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance ofan airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 ofthis chapter.

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### 8. Elevation Events Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Sections 91.417(a) and 91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitled 

### Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a

) Except f or workperformed in accordance with§ § 91.411 and 91.413 , each registered owner or opera tor shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) ofthis section: (1) Records ofthe maintenance, preventive maintenance, and al teration andrecords ofthe 1 00-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance ofan aircraft

. The records must i nclude-- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and (ii) The date ofcompletion ofthe work performed; and (iii) The signature and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service

. (2) Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service ofthe airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. (ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul ofall items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current inspection status ofthe aircraft, includingthe time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained

. (v) The current status ofapplicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method ofcompliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date

. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by 

### § 43.9(d) ofthis chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

5(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(l) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) ofthis section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list ofdefects fumished to a registered owner or operator under §43.11 ofthis chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for retum to service. 

### C.TheExtent OfReliefElevation Events Seeks AndThe Reason Elevation Events Seeks The Relief. 1. Extent Of Relief Elevation Events Seeks and the Reason Elevation Events Seeks ReliefFrom Section 61.113(a) And (b) Relieffrom Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Privatepilotprivileges and limitations: Pilot in command , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a recreational, sport, private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, or validly issued driver' s license in place ofthe medical certificate, and who has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This reliefis requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC ofan aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: ( 1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers orproperty for compensation orhire.
As set forth more fully below, Elevation Events submits that an equivalent level ofsafety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the 

### Dn Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the 

### Dn Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described inthis exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Elevation Events submits that all flights ofthe 

### Dn Inspire 1 UAS , conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Elevation Events business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

### 2. Extent Of Relief Elevation Events Seeks And The Reason Elevation Events Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.7(a)

6Relieffrom Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required to allowElevation Events to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e. , the Elevation Events' Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).
ElevationEvents seeks the requested reliefbecause the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Elevation Events will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are 

### in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below

. 

### 3. Extent Of Relief Elevation Events Seeks And The Reason Elevation Events Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.121 Relief from Section 91

. 121 , entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which utilizes a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL) , Elevation Events seeks the requested reliefbecause the DJI Inspire 1 UA' s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude ofthe proposed operations, relieffrom 14 CFR 91

. 121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level ofsafety will bemaintained since DJI Inspire 1 UAis equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensmes that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information ofthe UA on the beads

-up display ofthe GCS. 

### 4. Extent Of Relief Elevation Events Seeks and the Reason Elevation Events Seeks ReliefFrom Section 91.15l(b) Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight 

### in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) , under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 16 minutes to the first pointofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4 minutes

. Elevation Events seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91

. 151(b), the flight time dmation ofthe battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Elevation Events proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition

. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS operating documents, and Elevation Events' proposed operating limitations ensure that

7Elevation Events will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) , under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 16 minutes to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4 minutes.
5. Extent Of Relief Elevation Events Seeks And The Reason Elevation Events Seeks Relief From Sections 91.40S(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Elevation Events requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate

. Accordingly, Elevation Events will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e. , the Elevation Events' Aerial Operation Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Elevation Events will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

. D. The Reasons Why Granting Elevation Events Request Would Be In the Public Interest; That Is, How ItWouldBenefit The Public As A Whole. Granting the present Petitionwill further the public interest by allowing ElevationEvents to safely, efficiently, and economically perfotm aerial video and photography for real estate, special events, and landscape over certain areas ofthe United States. Additionally, use ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS wilJ decrease congestion oftheNAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Elevation Events' proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy ISSUeS. 

### 1. The Public Will BenefitFrom Decreased Congestion OfThe NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 UA is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the marmed aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery

. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a Dn Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount ofmanned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety oflife and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the number ofmanned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire 1 UA does not require an airport to takeoffor land. Likewise, a reduction ofmanned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases offlight operations.

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### 2. The Public Will Benefit from the Safety and Efficiency OfThe DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1UAS, instead ofmanned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, DJl Inspire 1 UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Inspire I UA, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA is propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. By using DJI Inspire 1 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substa ntial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated

. Aside from the lack offlight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UA (weighing 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, at maximum gross weight with length of 17.3 inches respectively, width of 17.7 inches respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground , and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan ofapproximately 42 feet, a length of34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 

### 3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Benefit the Economy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation ofDJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United Sta tes based companies, like Elevation Events, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost ofaviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels , U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt
new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost ofa traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, companies such as Elevation Events, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greaterjob stability to employees 

### and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S

. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.

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### 4. There Are No Privacy Issues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Elevation Events, LLC proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 

### UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i

.e., the Elevation Events' Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire l 

### Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 

### C.F.R. § 91.119.


### E

. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level OfSafety AtLeast Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which ElevationEvents Seeks Exemption.
1. 

### Reasons Why DJI Inspire 1 UA Meet The Conditions OfThe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration ofthe size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associate with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Elevation Events operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1 

### UAS meet the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 , 

### and will not require an airw01thiness certificate in accordance with 14 

### C.F.R. Part 21 , 

### Subpart H.


### Section 333 

### provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 33 

### states the following in part: (a) In GeneraL--Notwithstanding any other requirement ofthis subtitle, and not later than 180 

### days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely inthe national airspace system before completion ofthe plan and rulemaking required by section 332 

### ofthis Act or the guidance required by section 334 

### ofthis Act. (b) Assessment ofUnmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum- (1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result oftheir size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line ofsight do not create a hazard to users ofthe national airspace system orthe public orpose a threat to national security; and (2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 

### oftitle 49, 

### United States Code, is required for the operation ofunmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1)

.

10(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems 

### in the national airspace system

. In seekingthis exemption, Elevation Events submits that the 

### Dn Inspire 

### 1UAS can operate safely 

### in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333 , as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics ofthe 

### DJT Inspire 

### 1 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.



### a. The Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.
The DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not create a hazard to users ofthe NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.
i. 

### Technical Specifications OfThe DJI Inspire 1 UAS. The technical specifications ofthe 

### Dn Inspire 1 UAS are set forth by the 

### DJI Inspire 

### 1User Manual , attached hereto as Exhibit A. ii. 

### The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes ofthe 

### Dn Inspire 

### 1UAS is provided at pages 

### 12-16 and 45-50 ofthe DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit A. iii. 

### The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss OfThe Control Link Or Navigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 

### 1 UA will remain stationary, in

**flight**

**~** for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the 

# on Inspire 1 UA does not reacquire control link data from the GCS , the UAs will assume that the Control 

### Link is lost and the UA 

### will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS , and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.
A complete description of 

### the Fa ilsafe Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 

### 13 through 

### 15 ofthe DJT lnspire 

### 1 User Manual , attached hereto as Exhibit A. 

### iv. DJI Inspire 1 GCS And Its Operation. A complete description ofthe operationand specifications ofthe 

### DJT Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 40 through 47 ofthe

11Dn Inspire 1User Manual. DnInspire 1User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibit A.


### b. Flight Operations ofDJI Inspire 1 UAS Is Limited to the Line OfSight ofA Certificated Pilot in Command with A Safety Observer.
Elevation Events will only utilize certificatedpilots who possess a current and valid airman medical cetti:ficate to act as a pilot 

### in command (PIC) ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.



### c. Flights of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.
In seeking this exemption, Elevation Events proposes to commercially operate DJI Inspire 1 UAS for the special purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over cettain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:
1

. Operations authorized by this grant ofexemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft System. Proposed operations ofany other aircraft will require a newpetition or a petition to amend this grant.
2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose ofaerial video and photography.
3. The UA may not be flown at anindicated airspeed exceeding 50 knots.
4. The UA must be operated at an altitude ofno more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. AU altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.
5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) ofthe PIC at all times

. This requires the PIC to be able to use hw11a11 vision unaided by a11y device other than con·ective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA-issued airman medical certificate.
6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.
7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronjc messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be



### 12designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration ofthe flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.
8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.
9. The operating documents and the grant ofexemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained 

### in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. 1t is the operator' s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents ifit petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant ofexemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted ifquestions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.
10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation ofthe UAS , the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included inthe preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections ofthe operating documents.
13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul; replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must

13be noted in the aircraft records , including total time in service, description ofwork accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service

. 15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply 

### with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.
16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record ofthe corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.
17. The PIC must possess at least a recreational, sport, or private pilot certificate and at least a current third-class medical certificate or a validly issued driver' s license in lieu ofa medical certificate. 

### 18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator's qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely opera t e the UAS 

### in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. 

### § 61.51(b )

. Flights for the purposes of training the operator's PICs are petmitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 

### 14 C.F.R. 

### §91.119.

19. VAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined 

### in 14 C.F.R. 

### § 1

. 1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC)

. If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed areaofoperations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are nol authorized.
20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles ofan airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chartunless a letter ofagreement with that airport' s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator's COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request.
21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

1422. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents.
23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.
24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.
25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant ofexemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class ofairspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements

. 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.P.R. part 47, and have identification (N- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.P.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.
27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements

. 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C

.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 mustbe available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station ofthe UAS any time the UAS is operating

. These docwnents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.
29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right ofway to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.
30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.
31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. BaiTiers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation



### 15arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet ofthe UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; b

. The aircraft is operat ed near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner /controller ofsuch vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment ofthe risk ofoperating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per§ 91.119(a)

. 32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

-access property with permission from the land owner /controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner /controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.
33. Any incident, accident, orflight operation thattransgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained onthe NTSB Web site : www.ntsb

.gov. 2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.
Elevation Events submits that the equivalent level of safet y established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the 

### Dn Inspire 1UAS in a manner consis tent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering Elevation Events' proposed area ofoperations, and the operating limitations set fo1th-above; the parallel nature ofprivate pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062) ; and t he airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the 

## onInspire 1 UAS, Elevation Events submits that the additional manned airmanship experience ofa commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Elevation Events ' specific proposed flight operations.
The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063 , 11064, 11065 , 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153 , 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161)

.

16Elevation Events will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or the DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currencyrequirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 

### 1UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. 

### § 6l.51(b) , 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model ofUAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).
As in Exemption Nos

. 11062, 11138, and 11153 , prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level ofsafety during Elevation Events' proposed operations. The Administrator has Held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:
InExemption No. 

### 1 1 062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose ofmotion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model ofUAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these 

### minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e

. 5 hours make and model time may be included 

### in the 10 hours ofmulti-rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total25 hours ofUAS rotorcra:ft time

. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for cunency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner's proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under the grant ofexemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PICis required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, Elevation Events will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJl lnspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UJ\S in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and

17emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.
The equivalent level ofsafety established by Section 91.7(a) wilJ be maintained because prior to every flight, Elevation Events will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the VAS's compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relieffrom Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063 , 11064,11065,11066, 11067, 11080,11 109, 11110,1 1112,11136, 11138,11150, 11153,11156,11157,11158,11159, 11160,11161).
4. Reasons Wby An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.
The equivalent level ofsafety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information ofthe Dn Inspire 1 UAs will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Elevation Events' operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level ofsafety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UAS at ground level.
The FAA has previously granted relieffrom Section 91.121 specific to UAS , in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063,1 1064, 11065, 11066, 11067,11080,1 1109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153 , 11156, 11157, 11158,11159, 11160,11161).
5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements OfSection 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.
A grant ofthis exemption would ensure an equivalent level ofsafety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.15l(b) as a result of(1) the technical specifications ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Elevation Events will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 16 minutes to the first point ofintended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4 minutes.
Here, as in Exemption No

. 11109, the technical specifications ofthe and Dn Inspire 1 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will

18ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UA experiences low battery voltage, the flrst warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will descend and land automatically

. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations ofthe UAS are considered. Reliefhas been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811 , I0808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,11067,11080,11109,11110,11136, 11138 , 11150,11153,11156,11157,11158,11159, 11160, 11161).
6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements OfSections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety

. In seeking this exemption, Elevation Events submits that the equivalent l evel of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because Elevation Events will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e. , Elevation Events' Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire llnstruction Manual). Furthermore, Elevation Events will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Since the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Elevation Events will maintainthe equivalent level ofsafety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)( 1 ), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy ofthe DJI Inspire 1 User Manual is attached hereto as Appendix A; a copy ofthe DJI Inspire I UAS maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Appendix B. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety Elevation Events will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, 

### and practices prescribed 

### by the operating documents. Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level ofsafety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b ), because all maintenance of the DJI Inspire l UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not

19adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered.
In consideration of Elevation Events' proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects ofthe 

## on Inspire 1 UAS, Elevation Events submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and 

### (b). The FAA has previously granted reliefspecific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063 , 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110,11112,11136,11138,11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11 158, 11159, 11160, 1 1I 61 )

. 

### 7.The FAA May 

### Prescribe Any 

### Other Conditions For Safe Operation.
In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. 

### § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Elevation Events requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1 UAS , which contain such safety standards that the Administrator fmds necessary to establish a level ofsafety equivalent to that established by 14 C.P.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121 , 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

### & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation ofthe UAs for the limited purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation orhire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users ofthe NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a tl1reat to national

**security ~**  and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation ofthe UAS in the NAS.
Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C

.F.R. 

### § 21.16, for operation of the 

### Dn Inspire 1 UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C .F.R. Patt 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design fcatw·es of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:
Ifthe FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations ofthis subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, orpropeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraftengine orpropeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations . See 14 C.F.R. 

### § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. 

### § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Elevation Events intended operation ofthe DJI Inspire 1

20UAS , which contain such safety standards that the Administrator fmds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C

.F.R. Part 21 , Subpart H, and 14 C

.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121 , 91.15l(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2) , and 91.417(a) & (b).
F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From Which Elevation Events Seeks Exemption:
Elevation Events seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121 , 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).
A BriefDescription of the Nature ofthe Exemption Elevation Events Seeks: This exemption will permit Elevation Events to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States. G. Any Additional Information, Views, or Arguments Available To Support Elevation Events Request.
This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary ofTransportation to determine ifcertainUAS may operate safely in the NAS

. As such, Elevation Events request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority ofFMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.
FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness ce1tification.
As discussed in detail above, Elevation Events will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS safely in the NAS , without creating a hazard to users ofthe NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. CONCLUSION
As set forth herein, ElevationEvents seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 3 3 3 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of20 12 (FMRA) , which will permit safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate ofthe FAA Modernization and Refonn Act of2012, while also advancing the interests ofthe public, by allowing Elevation Events to safely, efficiently, and economical1y operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially within the NAS.

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### WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012, Section 333, Elevat ion Events respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

### & (b), and permit Elevation Events to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially for the purpose ofconducting aerial video and photography over certain areas ofthe United States.

Dated: 1 0/14115 

### Elevation Events, LLC 

# ai!R-
-- Elevation Events, LLC, Owner 15 Eola Drive Orlando, Florida 32801 800

-257-1254



### 22Appendices:



### A DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer's User Manual (http://download.dji

innovations

.com/downloads/inspire 1 /en/Inspire 1 User Manual vl.2 en.pdf) (Attached)
B

- DJI Inspire I Maintenance Log

- http ://www.Skyward

.io 

### will be used to track flights. log maintenance

. and related data
C

- DJI Inspire I Specifications Data (https :/ /www.dji.com/productlinspire-1 /spec) (Attached)

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