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This petition for exemption is submitted on behalf of UAV Certification, LLC by John Q. Nunes, (collectively referred to as "UAV CERTIFICATION"), 106 Haig Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (via email at: john@uavcertification lic.com).

Petition Based Upon Prior Exemption This petition is based, in part, upon prior exemption granted pursuant to In the matter ofDouglas Trudeau, Realtor (Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0481, Exemption issued January 5, 2015) and, In the matterofCraig E. Bryan, Cirrus (Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015·0160, Exemption issued April20, 2015).
Request f or Exem ption UAV CERTIFICATION respectfully requests rel ief from the following regulations for the pu rpose of conducting commercial "aeri al work" flight operations (as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)( 1 ) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Power line or pipe line patrol) Unmanned Aerial Systems ("UAS"): Part 21 prescribing the procedural requirements for issu i ng and chang i ng design approvals, productions approvals, airworthiness certificates, and airworthiness approvals. (UAV CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not necessary under the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 ofPublic Law 112-95 [P.L. 112-95] in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, andlimited operating area associated with the proposed UAS)
Section 45.23(b) prescribing that when marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or light-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated a ircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 i nches nor more than 6 inches high, the words "l i mited," "restricted," "light-sport," "experimental ," or "provisional ," as applicable. (UAV CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not 1necessary as the proposed UAS is not certificated under Section 21.191 and this petition is submitted in connection with proposed operations as a Civil UAS)

Section 61.31 (a) prescribing that a person who acts as a pilot in command of any of the following aircraft must hold a type rating for that aircraft for other aircraft specified by the Administrator through aircraft type certificate procedures: (1) Large aircraft (except lighter-than-air). (2) Turbo jet-powered airplanes. (3) Other aircraft specified by the Administrator through aircraft type certificate procedures.
(UAV CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not necessary under the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 ofP.L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, andlimited operating area associated with the proposed UAS)

Section 61.31 (c) prescribing that unless a person holds a category, class, and type rating (if a class and type rating is required) that applies to the aircraft, that person may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying another person , or is operated for compensation or hire. That person also may not act as pilot in command of that aircraft for compensation or hire. (UA V CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not necessary under the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of P.L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, speed, andlimited operating area associated with the proposed UAS)
Section 61.31 (d) prescribing that to serve as the pilot in command of an aircraft, a person must- (1) Hold the appropriate category, class, and type rating (if a class or type rating is required) for the aircraft to be flown; or (2) Have received training required by this part that is appropriate to the pilot certification level, aircraft category, class, and type rating (if a class or type rating is required) for the aircraft to be flown , and have received an endorsement for solo flight in that aircraft from an authorized instructor. (UAV CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not necessary under the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 ofP. 

### L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size, weight, 2speed, andlimited operating area associated with the proposed UAS or , alternatively, requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents publishedby the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition)

Section 9t.7(a) prescribi ng that no person may operate a civil ai rcraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. (UA V CERTIFICATION requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents publishedby the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition)

Section 91.7(b) prescribing that the pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determin ing whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight and that the PIC shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical , or structural conditions occur. (UAV CERTIFICATION requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents publishedby the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in this petition)

Section 91.9(b)(2) prohibits operation of U.S. registered civil aircraft unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved Airp lane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material , markings, and placards , or any combination thereof. (UA V CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not necessaryas the FAA has previously determined reliefis not requiredprovided the relevant materials published by the manufacturerare kept in a location accessible to the PIC in compliance with the regulations)
Section 91.103(b) prescribing that a pilot shall for any flight, become familiar with runway lengths at airports of intended use, and takeoff and landing d istance information. (UA V CERTIFICA T/ON believes relief from this section is not necessaryprovided the PIC complies with the Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in this petition)

Section 91.1 09(a) prescribing , in pertinent part, that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. (UAV CERTIFICA T/ON believes relief from this section is notnecessaryprovided the PIC complies with the Proposed Conditions andLimitations set forth in this petition or utilizes the UAS' dual control feature) 

### 3Section 91.119 prescribing that, except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: (a) Anywhere. An altitude allowing, if a power unit fails, an emergency landing without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. (UA V CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section 

### is not necessaryprovided the Pilot in Command (PIC) complies with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition) (b) Over congested areas
. Over any congested area of a 

### city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft. (UA V CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not necessaryprovided the Pilot in Command (PIC) complies with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition) (c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. (UAV CERTIFICATION requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition)
Section 91.121 requires , in pertinent part, each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set "

...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure." (UAV CERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is notnecessaryprovided the PIC complies with the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition)

Section 91.151 (a) prescribing that no person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the fi rst point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, (1) during the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes [emphasis added). (UAV CERTIFICATION requests relief from this section by Pilot

4in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents publishedby the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition)

Section 91.203(a) prohi bits, in perti nent part, any person from operating a civil aircraft unless it has within it (1) an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate ; and (2) an effective U

.S. registration certificate issued to its owner or, for operation within the United States, the second copy of the Aircraft Registration Appl ication as provided for in§ 47

.31(c). (UAVCERTIFICATION believes relief from this section is not necessary , 

### as the FM has prev iously determined reliefis not required provided the relevant materials publishedby the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations are kept in a location accessible to the PIC in compliance with the regulations)

Section 91.203(b) prescribi ng , i n pertinent part, that no person may operate a civi l aircraft unless the airworth i ness certificate or a special flight authorization issued under§ 91

.715 is displayed at the cabi n or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew
. (UAV CERTIFICA T/ON believes relief from this section is not necessary , 

### as the FAA has previously determined reliefis not requiredprovided the relevant mater ials publishedby the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations are kept in a location accessible to the PIC in compliance with the regulations)
Section 91.405{a) requi res , in pertinent part, that an aircraft operator or owner shall have that aircraft i nspected as prescribed in subpart E of the same part and shall , between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of the same section , have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of the chapter. (UA V CERTIFICATION requests relief from this section byPilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents publishedby the manufacturer and the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition )
Section 91

.407(a)(1) prohibits, in pertinent part, any person from operating an aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding , or alteration unless it has been approved for return to servi ce by a person authorized under§ 43

.7 of the same chapter

. (UAV CERTIFICATION requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition) 

### 5Section 91.409(a) prescribing that 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 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by §43.7 of this chapter; or (2) that no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had an inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. (UAV CERTIFICATION requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents publishedby the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition)
Section 91.417(a) and (b) prescribing , in pertinent part, that- (a) Each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-hour, annual , progressive, and other required or approved inspections , as appropriate , for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine , propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft

. The records must include- (i) A descri ption (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the 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 of the airframe , each engine , each propeller, and each rotor. (ii)The current status of l ife-limited parts of each airtrame , engine , propeller, rotor, and appliance. (ii i) The ti me since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. ( iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last Inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained

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### 6(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for each, the method of compliance, 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) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers , and appliances. (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) 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) of this section shall 

### be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A l ist of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service. (UAV CERT/FICA TION requests relief from this section by Pilot in Command (PIC) compliance with the applicable operational documents published by the manufacturerand the Proposed Conditions and Limitations set forth in this petition)

Extent of and Reasons for Relief Sought UAV CERTIFICATION intends to operate the following commercially available UAS types: • DJI Inspire 1
• DJI Phantom 2
• DJI Phantom 3
• Draganflyer Guardian
• Draganflyer X4-P
• Draganflyer X4-ES
• Draganflyer Commander
• Altus Delta XS
• Altus Delta LRX for the purpose of aerial work under the provisions of 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(4}(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Power line or pipe line patrol. UAV CERTIFICATION intends to offer commercial "aerial work" services util izing UAS under the exemptions to 14 CFR Section 135 granted under 14 CFR 119.1 (e) as set forth above. Additionally, 

### 7UAV CERTIFICATION's pi lot, John 0. Nunes, holds a Private Pi lot Certificate (Airplane Single 

### & Mulliengine Land) and a current 2nd Class Medical with an excess of 

### 1000 hours of flight ti me.
P u blic Interest and Benefit The above "aerial wo rk" services , normally provided in manned aircraft, may be provided with increased safety and at significantly lower cost in situations whe re the use of unmanned UAS aircraft would supplement or replace the use of manned aircraft as a result of safety or econom ic considerations in certain applications where extended operational range and l imited time aloft are not a factor. The proposed UAS operations will pose no threat to the publ ic g iven its small size and l ack of combustible fue l when compared to larger manned aircraft, minimize potential ecological affects or damage, and promote economic growth by providing data information to individuals or companies requiring aerial survey or imaging data

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Exemptions Provide a Leyel of Satety Eq ual to o r Greater than the Exi sting Level under C urrent Reg u lations The use of UAV operated under the requested exemptions as set forth above have the capacity to operate with less risk of accident or injury and the associated loss of property or life whi le performing the same aerial work services offered in manned aircraft in certain situations where extended operational range and limited time aloft are not a factor.

Manned aircraft are at risk of fuel spi llage and fi re in the event of an incident or accident. The listed UAVs carry no fuel, and therefore the risk of fire following an incident or accident due to fuel spillage is eliminated.

This petition for exemption does not propose an electronic means to monitor and commun icate with other aircraft, such as transponders or sense and avoid technology at this ti me. Rather the risk is mitigated by placi ng limits on altitude, requiring stand-off distance from clouds, permitting daytime operations only, and requiring that the UAVs be operated with i n VLOS and yield right of way to all manned operations. Add itionally, the Proposed Conditions and Limitations provide that UAV CERTIFICATION will request a notice to ai rmen (NOT AM) prior to operations to alert other users of the NAS.



### 8UAV CERTIFICATION's UAS' have the capability to operate safely after experiencing certain in-flight contingencies or failures and uses an auto-pilot system to maintain UAS stability augmentation and control. The UAS is also able to respond to a loss of GPS or a lost-link eventwith pre-coordinated automated flight maneuvers. These safety features provide an equivalent or higher level of safety compared to a manned aircraft holding an airworthiness certificate (restricted or otherwise) performing a similar operation.

Federal Realate r S ummary UAV CERTIFICATION, incl uding its pilot John Q

. Nunes, seeks exemption from the following regulations for the purpose of conducting commercial "aerial work" flight operations utilizing Unmanned Aerial Systems ("UAS ") as set forth under the provisions of 14 CFR Section 119

. 1 (e)(4) (iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Powerline or pipeline patrol
Relief Considered ( 14 C FR) Part 21 45.23(b) 61.31(a) 61 .3 1(c) 61.31(d) 91. 7(a) 91.7(b) 91

.9(b)(2) 91.103(b) 91

. 109(a) 91.119 91

. 121 91

. 151(a) 91.203(a) and (b) 91.405(a) 91.407(a)(1) 91.409(a)(1) and (2) 91.417(a) and (b) FAA Consideration or Action Request ed Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions • 1 Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions "I Relief not necessary (Section 333 of P

.L. 112-95) '2 Relief not necessary (Section 333 of P.L. 112-95) '2 Relief not necessary (Section 333 of P.L. 112-95) '2 Relief granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations '1 Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions ·I Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions ·I Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions • 1 Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions '1 Relief (paragraph c) granted in prior exemption with conditions and limitations "I Relief granted In prior exemption with conditions and hm1tations ·I Relief (paragraph 91.15 I (a)(1 ), day) granted in prior exemptiOn with conditions and limitatiOns "1 Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions ·I Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions "1 Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions ·I Relief not necessary pursuant to prior exemptions 

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'1 in the matter of Douglas Trudeau, Realtor, Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-()481 "2 Relief from this section is not necessary under statutory criteria provided in Section 333 ofP.L. 112-95 in reference to 49 USC Section 44794 given the size , weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the proposed UAS 

### 9Additional Information Offered in SuPport of this Petition for ExemPtion UAV CERTIFICATION 's Chief Pilot, John Q Nunes ("John"), operated vari ous manned ai rcraft, incl uding fixed-wi ng aircraft s10ce 1976

. Additionally, John has operated commercially avai lable UAS veh icles for the past 12 months for non-commercial and commercial use (under exemption #11874) i n order gain flight experience and familiarity with the operating characteristics and limitations of the UAS and its videography and photography systems

. Additionally, John has always contacted the local airport and/or air traffic manager and/or tower manager as a courtesy. As Standard Operating Procedure, UAV CERTIFICATION 's will monitor local ai rcraft traffic utilizing an iCom IC-A22 Transceiver

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As a result, it is believed there are certai n aerial work situations , where the range and time aloft limitations of UAS are not a factor, whereby aerial work may be conducted with greater safety and less risk to persons or property on the ground while offering the same or improved level of aerial work product. Manned aircraft platforms such as airplanes and helicopters often subject the occupants as well as persons and property on the ground to higher levels of risk for accident or injury even while being operated pursuant to all of the applicable federal aviation regulations

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The above l isted UAVs are commercially produced and a widely available aerial videography and photography platform utilizi ng advanced GPS enabled stability augmentation and control systems i ncluding "failsafe" features allowing the operator to manually take control of the ai rcraft or initiate an automated " return to home• feature i n the event of adverse inflight events
. The UAS also incorporates automated "failsafe " features to initiate "return to home" or "auto land" commands in the event of loss of control signal link o r diminished battery output or capacity

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The manufacturers provide comprehensive operational and safety manuals for both UAS and all flights wi ll be conducted in accordance with the requirements and guidance issued i n these manuals

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### 10UAV CERTIFICATION states that§ 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. UAVCERTIFICATION's asserts that since there 

### is currently no certificate applicable to his operation , this regulation 

### is inapplicable.

UAV CERTIFICATION states that§ 91.9(b)(2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft, however since there are no pilots or passengers on board his aircraft and given its size, this regulation is inapplicable. UAV CERTIFICATION further indicates an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual with the UAS ground station.


### Prooosed Conditions and Limitations UAV CERTIFICATION (also hereafter referred to as the operator) proposes the following Proposed Conditions and Limitations in the form of a proposed Grant of Exemption: The following documents, including any updates or revis ion by the manufacturer, provided by the operator in its petition are incorporated by reference , and are hereinafter referred to as operating documents: Manuals are attached in digital media format

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption. 1) Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, which are quad-rotor aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds: a) DJ I Inspire 1 b) DJI Phantom 2 c) DJI Phantom 3 d) Draganflyer Guardian e) Draganflyer X4-P f) Draganflyer X4-ES g) Draganflyer Commander h) Altus Delta X8 i) Altus Delta LRX 

### 11Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 2) The UAS may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 87 knots.
3) The UAS must 

### be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents

. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.
4) The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the Pilot in Command ( PIC) at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's FAA· issued airman medical certificate.
5) All operations commercial "aerial work" flight operations [as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e)(1) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Power line or pipe line patrol] must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UAS must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the VO at all times. The VO may 

### be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents.
6) The operating documents and this grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein 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. It is the operator's responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The 

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### operator must also present updated and revised documents if he petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents

. 7) Prior to each flight, the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe fl ight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the UAS 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 in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records. 8) Any UAS 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. 9) The pre-flight inspection section in the operating documents must account for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components , items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents.

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0) The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer's aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection , and life l imit requirements. 11) The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations must be noted in the aircraft records, including total flight hours , description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service.


### 1312) Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.
13} The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.
14) UAS operations must be conducted by a PIC possessing at least a sport pilot certificate and at least a current third-class medical certificate. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.
15} Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of flight instruction or aerial work as defined by 14 CFR Section 119.1 (e}(4}(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119

. 1 (e}(4)(vi) Power line or pipe l ine patrol, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), a minimum of 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a mu lti-rotor UAS. Prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. However, said training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training , proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UAS with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119

. 16) Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial work as defined by 14 CFR, Section 119.1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e}(4)(vi) Power line or pipe line patrol, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), a min i mum of 5 hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of the UAS to be used in operations under the exemption ; 5 hours make and model ti me may be included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time prescribed above. The PIC must accomplish 3 take-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes)

. Training , proficiency, experience-building, and take

### 14off and landing currency flights can be conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency. However, said training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UAS with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 CFR 91.119.
17) The operator may not permit the PIC to operate the UAS for the purpose of aerial work as defined by 14 CFR Section 119

. 1 (e)(4)(iii) Aerial photography or survey, and Section 119.1 (e)(4)(vi) Power line or pipeline patrol, unless the PIC has demonstrated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51 (b), the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. 18) UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). 19) The UAS may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless, prior to such operation, the PIC coordinates and obtains authorization and airspace clearance from any National Airspace System (NAS) controlling authority having jurisdiction over the affected airspace and establishes and maintains continuous verbal communication or contact with said authority (ATC) through radio or telephonic methods for the duration of flight. 20) The UAS 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. 21) 

### If the UAS 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.


### 1522)The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.
23) The P IC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wi nd and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UAS with 30% battery power remaining.
24) The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this grant of exemption

. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance , but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation

. 25) All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45 , Subpart C

. Marki ngs must be as large as practicable. 26) Before conducting operations , the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UAS must comply with the Federal Com m unications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements

. 27) The documents requ i red under 14 CFR 91

.9 and 91.203 must be avai lable to the P IC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made avai lable to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 28) The UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times
29) The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.


### 1630) The UAS may not be operated over congested or densely populated areas. 31) Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UAS and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that non-participating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where non-participating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UAS, fl ight operations must cease immediately and/or; b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; c. Operations nearer to the PIC , VO, 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, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable GOA 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 on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC , and the UAS operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including , but not li mited to , parts 45, 47, 61 , and 91.



### 17Respectfully submitted, UAV Certification, LLC

# ~ Chief Pilot & Di recto r of Operations



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