October 10, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590

To whom it may concern, Pursuant to the Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform A ct of 2012 (the "Reform Act"), Elevated Pitch Photography seeks an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") detailed below to allow commercial Unmanned Aerial Systems (“UAS”) operations for aerial photography, videography, mapping, and insp ection services.
**Applicant information** Elevated Pitch Photography Contact: Daniel Rivera 13367 SW 2 nd Ct Ocala, FL 34473 Telephone: 352

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- 7987 Email: Daniel.rivera1017@yahoo.com **Regulations from which exemption is requested**  14 C.F.R. 45.23(b), 14 C.F.R. 21 Subpart H, 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b) (2), 91.103(b)(2), 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a)&(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409(a) (1) & (2), 91.417(a)&(b) **Aircraft and Equipment**  Elevated Pitch will use the following unmanned aircraft (“UA”) for aerial photography, videography, mapping, and inspection services. These UA are widely used in the aerial photography and mapping industry and have previously been approved in past FAA Section 333 exemptions. (Along with the aircraft listed, beside them is their respective user manuals to further investigate their specifications and safety guidelines and features. )
 Yuneec Q500 4K ( http://yuneec.com/support/download/manuals/q500_4k_user_manual.pdf )
 DJI Phantom 3 Professional ( http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v 1.4_en_0915.pdf)**Public Interest**

Drone Photography has a growing interest around the United States due to the level of uniqueness the products give. Obtain ing photos and videos from an aerial point of view can provide numerous advantages to many different applications in society. For example, real estate, outdoor events, or even surveying of land. Without the use of UAS operations, these applications would h ave a lack of material that could be supported to them or that material being harder to obtain through more high risk methods. Having these UAS in Elevated Pitch’s arsenal, allows us to create a commercial use for these UAS and provide a service to the pub lic that is safe and easy to maintain. Currently, aerial photography is obtained by the use of manned aircraft. The use of UAS technology benefits the public by reducing the r isk to human life due to manned aircraft accidents. Additionally, UAS reduces t he environmental impact, such as the absence of combustible fuels and the reduction of exhaust emissions and noise. **Safety** Elevated Pitch Photography is fully committed to operating our UA safely and with every precaution taken into account. Flight operations will be conducted in accordance with the approved “conditions and limitations” from the FAA. Specifically, flight operations will be performed line

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- sight with a Pilot in Command and a visual observer. Flight operations will take place below 400’ AGL. Safety and operational guidelines from our aircraft’s manufacturer will be followed for every flight. The proposed UAS have safety mechanisms to return to home via GPS if the control signal is lost. The UA will be landed prior to the manufa cturer’s recommended minimum level of power. The safety of these UA are unparalleled with the manned aircraft that is currently being used to obtain aerial footage. The size, absence of combustible fuel, and operation without a pilot aboard make operatin g our UA as safe as possible in today’s standards. **Summary** Elevated Pitch Photography requests exemption from the following regulations; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b), 14 C.F.R. 21 Subpart H, 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b) (2), 91.103(b)(2), 91.109, 91. 119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a)&(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91.409(a) (1) & (2), 91.417(a)&(b). With this exemption, we are allowed to operate our UAS within close proximity of sight and while doing so safely, and in a commercial manner, provide a service to the public that was not serviceable before.**Conclusion**

Thank you for considering Elevated Pitch’s exemption request. Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely, Elevated Pitch Photography Daniel Rivera Owner