November 23, 2015

To whom it may concern, I, Michael Bitterman, owner of SNS Home Inspections LLC am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112
-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333 and the procedures contained within 14 C .F.R. 11, be exempt from the Federal Aviation Regulations as specified and seek exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). The exemption that Michael Bitterman is seeking is similar to previous FAA exemptions 13578 and 12814. This exemption request will permit Michael Bi tterman of SNS Home Inspections LLC , as the owner and operator of Unmanned Aircraft System's (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of Real Estate, perform home , roof and or business exterior inspections, agricultural i nspections, and general photography. I Michael Bitterman as the sole operator of the named UAS vehicles, consisting of a DJI Phantom 3 Standard UAS, and their use will be for commercial photography and video for hire, namely, Real Estate Photography, hom e , roof and or business exterior inspections, increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations. I am an experienced pilot with the above mentioned aircraft and have years of experience in radio control aircraft experience. The above mentioned aircraft are GPS assisted for location based information, and include a “Return to Home” safety feature in case of signal loss. I will perform all pre
-flight and post
flight checks, and system/vehicle maintenance. All flights will be L.O.S. And will have a spotter as needed. All flights will be maintain ed at less than 400' A.G.L (above ground level)

. the Phantom 3 Standard weighs not more than 3 pounds , has a factory installed 3 axis camera and a maximum air speed of 31.1 knots

. The Phantom 3 Stan dard is battery operated , which is quieter than other types of aircraft (i.e. combustion powered aircraft) as not to disrupt surrounding neighbors and businesses. The Phantom 3 Standard also ha s a safety feature in the software which will not allow it to s pool up the motors if within a certain distance of Class A/B/C, etc.... airports. Although the aircraft is designed to have a maximum A.G.L. of 320’, most flights will be conducted at less than 200’ A.G.L. The aircraft has a maximum flight time of 25 min utes and most inspections will be conducted well within that time limit. The aircraft has a safety feature that in the event of a low battery level, once the aircraft reaches a battery level of 10%, it automatically returns to home. The aircraft WILL NOT b e operated within 5 miles of an airport without written permission from the airport manager. The use of th is aircraft is financially viable as the cost to the consumer is much less than hiring a full size aircraft and pilot. The aircraft are also safer and can access areas a full size aircraft can't. For home inspections, they also allow a total roof inspection without the need of ladders and harnesses, which also creates a safer and less costly option to the client. It will significantly reduce the ch ance of personal injury and property damage that comes with using equipment required to access the roofs of tall structures. Thank you very much for your consideration and I look forward to your response. Sincerely, Michael Bitterman SNS Home Inspection s LLC 1751 Baldock Court Deltona, FL 32738 407
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-8324 (cell) mike@snsinspections.com