I Timothy Anderson Jr. owner of First Capital Aerial Media respectfully request an exemption from

several provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) to permit the use of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to have the ability to provide photos and videos for our clients. This request is motivated primarily by the desire to maximize safety in and legal ability in my operations.

Accordingly, the grant of an exemption is consistent with Congress’ intent, reflecte d in Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Modernization Act),1 that safe systems be permitted in the national airspace prior to the issuance of final regulations governing general use of these systems.2 A summary of this request sui table for publication in the Federal Register is provided as Appendix A. Appendix B provides the manufacturers information regarding the design, aircraft performance, and fail

safe features. We have provided manufacturer information related to operating li mitations, normal and emergency procedures, and maintenance and inspection procedures. As we add aircraft designs, we will update this appendix appropriately. Appendix C provides the Drone Fleet & Aerospace Management Operations Manual for flights covered under this Exemption Request. 1 P.L. 112

-95, 126 Stat 11, February 14, 2012. 2 Section 333(b) (2) specifically contemplates that the FAA may issue a certificate of waiver upon a finding that a type of UAS, as a result of its size, weight, speed, operationa l capacity, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operations within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security.

The FAA has imposed a separate requirement in its procedural regulations, providing that the petitioner shall explain why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption would provide at least an equivalent level of safety as compliance with the underlying regulation. In this case,
app roval of this exemption would advance the public interest by significantly enhancing the safety and efficiency of infrastructure operations and by providing the FAA with valuable user experience on sUAS in a context with appreciable economic and societal benefits. As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of sUAS under tightly controlled conditions, thus ensuring that operations will not have an adverse impact on safety. To the contrary, as explained below, First Capi tal Aerial Media anticipates that use of sUAS will enhance safety in daily operations. Granting an Exemption is in the Public Interest. The safety and efficiency of having a legal operator in my community would allow me to communicate with others intereste d to explain the reasons for getting this exemption. Aerial photography and video by traditional fixed wing aircraft is impractical because the required altitudes for safe flight reduce visibility below meaningful levels

– it is simply not possible

to see all asset anomalies from such heights. Helicopters present better vantage points; however manned helicopters are much more costly, subject to human safety and carry highly explosive jet fuel making them impractical for deployment. By using sUAS for photos and videos, First Capital Aerial Media will be able to operate and provide its clients with a safer and more economical means in the community. Thus, the use of sUAS has the potential to improve efficiency, and provide clients with an alternative option to capture the subject or landmark in question. Also it would allow me to provide views to some local non

- profit historical groups that cannot be seen from the ground, examples like the saving of the Hopewell Indian mounds that are relevant in my community

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