William L Hays

1902 Jefferson St

Baraboo WI 53913

Phone (608)434­1470

Fax (608)356­4107

email address hays.baraboo@gmail.com

Petitioning for Exemption Under Section 333. FAA authorization to operate a UAS for civil

(non­governmental) purposes other than for recreation or hobby. This is the new FAA

streamlined UAS for commercial operation at or below 200 feet. I seek relief of operation of a

UAS for commercial photography and videography.

It will benefit the public by flying at a lower altitude and by providing unique views in video and

photographs. Safety will not adversely be affected since the FAA created safety guidelines that

will be followed.

The rule is: PUBLIC LAW 112­95­FEB. 14,2012 126 STAT. 77 SEC 336. SPECIAL RULE FOR

MODEL AIRCRAFT (I) the aircraft is flown strictly for hobby or recreational use; The exemption

requested is to operate a UAS for commercial purposes at or below 200 feet.

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act o f2012 (the "Reform Act")

and 14 C.P.R. Part 11, William Hays, an individual, seeks exemption from requirements of 14

C.F.R. § 21, Subpart H; 14 C.F.R. § 43.11; 14 C.F.R. § 91.103; 14 C.F.R. § 91.105; 14 C.F.R. §

91.109; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.405(a)

and (d); 14 C.P.R.§ 91.407(a)(l); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409(a)(2); 14 C.P.R. § 417(a) and (b) to

operate an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in support of commercial aerial photography and

videography of individual commercial, public, and residential properties and structures with

owners/operators permission and appropriate authorization. The request for this exemption is in

the Public Interest as there are many consumer applications for the services that can be

provided by UAV that are currently conducted by manned aircraft. Using a UAV for many of

these applications creates an environmentally friendly, lower cost solution to both the operator

and consumer. These aircraft can be operated safely, and without significant financial impact to

the operator or any person or property on the ground in the event of the loss of an aircraft.

Utilizing these UA V will create a safe and more productive work environment, reduce

environmental pollution and have a positive impact on the local economy, which is in the Public

Interest. William Hays respectfully request that the FAA grant the following requested

exemptions: 14 C.P.R.§ 21, Subpart H; 14 C.P.R.§ 43.11; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.103;14 C.P.R.§

91.105; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.109; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.119; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.121; 14 C.P.R.§ 91.151(a); 14

C.P.R.§ 91.215; 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a) and (d); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. §

91.409(a)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 417(a) and (b). 14 C.P.R. 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificate

William Hays requests an exemption from 14 C.P.R. 21, Subpart i­L This Subpart establishes

the procedures for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate. William Hays requests an

exemption from Part 21, Subpart H because the UAV is under 50 pounds ' ' ' i. (including
payload) and meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act due

to its small size, light weight, and restricted operating environment.

14 C.F.R 43.11: Records for Inspections William Hays requests an exemption from 14 C.P.R.

43.11. This part provides that maintenance record entries be maintained, that the inspector list

discrepancies, and to affix placards to the aircraft. Due to its small size the UAV proposed for

use, does not have room for placards to be placed in or on it and no inspections for UA V have

been certified by FAA at the present time. However, as a condition to the grant of the

exemption, William Hays will perform the inspections and time replaceable items recommended

by the manufacturer and keep records and log books of all maintenance and repairs.

14 C.F.R 91.103: Preflight Action William Hays requests an exemption from 14 C.F .R. 91.103.

This regulation requires each pilot to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of

flight. As FAA approved flight manuals will not be provided for the UAV, an exemption is

needed. William Hays will follow the manufactures preflight inspection.

14 C.F.R 91.105: Flight Crewmembers at Stations William Hays requests an exemption from 14

C.F.R. 91.105. William Hays requests an exemption from

14 C.P.R. 91.105 since this part is not applicable due to the UAV carrying no flight

crewmembers. An equivalent level of safety will be maintained by ensuring the pilot does not

change inflight.

SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER

Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration

Petitioner: William Hays

Petition of exemption from sections of; 14 CFR 61.113, 14 CFR 91.7, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151 14

CFR 91 Subpart E (91.405, 91.407, 91.409, 91.417)

Description of relief sought; William Hays seeks an exemption for commercial operation of an

unmanned aerial vehicle that is under 50 pounds including payload. The unmanned aircraft

vehicle has an onboard camera system capable of acquiring high resolution data. Proposed

operations will offer real estate aerial photography, videography and aerial surveying services

for other commercial industries.