EAGLE EYE DRONE SERVI CES, LLC 3608 Green Acres RD Metairie, Louisiana 70003 MI CHAEL KEITH, Principal Operator

Tel: 504.236.8105 NOLAJET@GMail.com 

## United States Department of Transportation **Federal Aviation Administration Docket**  **Operations, M**
**- 30**  **1200 New Jersey**  **Avenue, S**  **E rm W12** 
**- 1**  **4 0**  **west bldg Washington, DC 20590** 
**- 0001**  **DRONE REGISTRATION COMPLETED 28 DEC 2015 REGISTRATION: FA3PLW7EPK** 

Filed in www.regulations.gov RE: Petition for exemption of Eagle Eye Drone Services, LLC under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act, 49 U.S.C. 44701(f) and 14 CFR Part 11. 

### Gentlemen and Ladies of the **Federal Aviation Administration, Eagle Eye Drone Services, LLC**  (herein after referred to as EEDS, LLC), (Michael Keith, Principal) would please be considered for exemption to operate a **DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO** UAS for the purpose of : Aerial Videography and Phot ography, Inspection and Survey of: Real Estate Construction Sites Oil Field equipment, including well head inspection and drilling sites Law Enforcement assistance News Media assistance Government facilities inspection Security C losed set filming for the motion picture and television industry et al
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il ming as this is a major industry in sout heastern Louisiana a nd we strongly f

eel t hat we

ha ve the ba ckground and expertise to be the saf est operator in this area**INTRODUCTION**

Principa l Operator and owner of EEDS, LLC is myself, Michael Keith, who currently holds an Airline Transport Pilot rating with three aircraft type ratings and a current First Class Medical and is on this date employed as a Part 121 Airline Captain and CheckAirman with over 22,000 hours. I have spotless flying and driving records. I also hold current CFII/MEI flight instructor ratings including Ground Instructor. (certificate 3302288) 

## Safety is my profession

**Specific Regulations from which relief is requested:** 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417( a) and (b)

**OUR OPERATIONAL COMMITMENT** 1. EEDS, LLC will only operate when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. 2. EEDS, LLC will not operate any UAS at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). 3. EEDS, LLC will only operate at an a ltitude of no more than 400 feet AGL. 4. EEDS, LLC will only operate within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 5. All EEDS, LLC operations will utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA operate within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO and PIC will be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight.6. If an EEDS, LLC UAS has undergone mai ntenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or

flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, it will undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. 7. EEDS, LLC is respo nsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. 8. Prior to each flight, the EEDS, LLC PIC will conduct a pre

- flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

- flight inspection will account for all potential discrepancies including inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft will not fly. 9. EEDS, LLC will follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 10. Each EEDS, LLC UAS operated under this exemption will comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins. 11. EEDS, LLC, w ill ensure the PIC will hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC will also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Col umbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC will 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. 12. EEDS, LLC will not p ermit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely and 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 fr om persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. 13. ALL EEDS, LLC UAS operations will be accordingly logged 14. ALL EEDS, LLC operations will be day VFR. No night operations or Special VFR (not to include COA) 15. The EEDS, LLC UA will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA

- published aeronautical chart, unles s a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. 16. The EEDS, LLC UA will 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. 19. If the EEDS, LLC UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA w i ll return to a pre

determined location within the private or controlled

- access property. 20. The EEDS, LLC PIC will ab ort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.21. The EEDS, LLC PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather

conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least 5 minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater. 22. Documents used by EEDS, LLC to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91. 203 will be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 23. The EEDS, LLC UA **WILL** remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 24. The EEDS, LLC UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 25. All EEDS, LLC operations will be conducted over private or controlled

- access proper ty with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 26. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS −80) within 24 hours.
27. EEDS, LLC will seek the appropriate and applicable COA.

**HOW THE OPERATOR WILL**  **MAINTAIN AN EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY or**  **NO ADVE RSE IMPACT TO SAFETY**  Instruction, Training and safe integration to the environment within which we function. Additionally,
**Regarding the Unmanned Aircraft System** 1. UAS Operational Safety and Public interest The UAS proposed by EEDS, LLC is an unmanned four

- rotor, fo ur - motor “quadcopter” manufactured by DJI. The UAS is under 45 pounds, will be flown at all times under 4 00 feet AGL as measured by the UAS o n - board GPS system, will be kept within line of sight of the Pilot in Command (“PIC”), will have a separate safety Visual Observer (“VO”) at all times in communication with and within 5 feet of the PIC, will be flown at all times at speeds of 40 miles per hour or less, will be flown at all times during daylight hours, always using Visual Flight Rules (“VFR”) and within visual line of sight (“VLOS”), and never using first person view by the PIC. The PIC will be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses as specified by a current state

- issued driver’s license. When required t he PIC will p rovide the local Flight Standards District Office (“FSDO”) with notice of all of flight operations no less than 72 hours in advance of any intended flight. Each PIC will have a minimum of 10 hours inflight training in quadcopter operations (in conjunction with the required pilot certificate and

medical) as well as a minimum of 8 hours class room instru ction specific to the proposed UAS and 10 take offs and landings within the prior 30 days. The PIC will conduct a full and complete inspection of aircraft pr ior to the initial takeoff of each flight. 2. UAS Preflight, Maintenance and Repair All will be accomplished and records maintained in accordance with the specific manufactu rers procedures and protocol.

3. UAS Radio Frequencies for operations Controller and video transmission operate in the 2.400

- 2.483 GHz range Maximum tran smitting distance is 2000 meters (never to exceed visual line of sight continuos visual contact)

**Regarding the operation of the UAS** 1. Area of operations and potential hazards 2. Proximity of airports 3. Visual line o f sight operations 4. Closed set movie and television filming 5. Certificate of Waiver of Authorization (COA)
All will be maintained in accordance with FAA guidelines, regulations and requirements.
**Regarding specifications of the UAS To be Operated:**  **DJI 3 Phantom Professional**
DJI PHAN TOM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight (Including Battery And Propellers) 1280 g ( 2.82 lbs) Diagonal Size (Including Propellers) 590 mm (23.23 inches) Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s (16.4 FPS)Max Descent Speed 3 m/s (9.8 FPS)

Hover Accuracy • Vertical: +/

- 1 0cm • Horizontal: +/

- 1m Max Speed 16 m/s (35.8 MPH) (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Altitude Above Sea Level 6000 m Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C Gps Mode GPS/GLONASS
**GIMBAL** Controllable Range Pitch

- 90° to +30° Stabilization 3

- axis (pitch, roll, ya w) **REMOTE CONTROLLER** Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz

- 2.483 GHz Max Distance 2000m (outdoors and unobstructed) Video Output Port USB Operating Temperature 0°C

- 40°C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Mobile Device Holder For tablet or phone Receiver Sensitivity (1%Per)

- 101 dBm ±2 dBm Transmitter Power (Eirp) • FCC: 20 dBm • CE: 16 dBm Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V **BATTERY CHARGER** Voltage 17.4 V Rated Power Phantom 3 Professional 100 W **INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY** Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2 V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 Wh Net Weight 365 g (12.9 oz) Max Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes Operating Temperature

- 10°C to 40°C Max Charging Power 100 W

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG **month: year: UAS**  **# Date Issue** 

**Discovered Date Issue** 

**Addressed Issue De**  **scription &**

**Maintenance Conducted Maintenance Performed**  **By: Print & Sign** Software Updates Airframe Engines Propellers Camera Gimbal Landing GearVibration

Dampening Other:



## UAS REGISTRATION **: FA3PLW7EPK** 

Re spe ctfully submitted this 28th day of December, 2015 Michael F. Keith EAGLE EYE DRONE SERVICES, LLC 3608 GREEN ACRES RD METAIRIE, LA 70003
EMAIL: NO LAJET@GMAIL.COM