U N I TED S TA T ES O F A ME R I CA

DEPARTMENT O F T R A N SP ORTA T I ON

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ED E R A L A V I A T I O N A D M I N I S TRA T I O N

W AS H I N G T O N , DC

R e g ulato r y Do c k e t No.

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IN T H E M AT T ER OF THE P ETI T ION F OR EXE M P TION O F :

SPIRIT VISION FILMS LLC

F OR A N EXE M P TION S EE K ING RE L I E F FROM THE REQUI R E M ENTS OF

TI T LE 14 OF THE C O DE OF F EDER A L R E G ULATIO N S

S ECTI O NS 61.113 ( a) & (b), 91.7 ( a ) , 91.121, 9 1.151 ( b ), 91.405 ( a ) , 91. 4 07(a ) (1 ) , 91.40 9 (a ) (1)

& (a ) ( 2 ), AND 91.41 7 ( a ) & (b) CON C ER N I NG CO MM ER C IAL O P ER A TION OF THE

DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI ASPIRE 1 U NM A N NED A IR C R A F T S YS T EM

P U RSUA N T TO S EC T ION 333 OF

THE F AA M ODER N I Z ATI O N A ND R E F O R M A C T OF 2012 ( P U B LIC LAW 112

- 95)

S ubm i t t e d on June 17

, 2015

Spirit Vision Films LLC

302 East Runnion Road

Sequim, WA 98382

Tele: 360

- 460

- 84652 TAB L E OF CONT E N T S

P a g e

G L OS S ARY O F A BB R E V I A T I O NS

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S UMMARY

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I N TROD U C T I O N A ND I N TERE S TS OF P E T I T I O NER

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B ACK G RO U N D

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B A S I S F OR P E T I T I ON

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N A ME A N D A D D RESS OF P E T I T I O NE R

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THE SP E C I F I C S EC T I O NS OF 14 C. F .R. F ROM W H I CH SPIRIT VISION FILMS

LL C S E EKS EX E M P T I O N

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THE EX T ENT O F R E L I EF SPIRIT VISION FILMS LLC S E E KS AND THE

REASON SPIRIT VISION FILMS LLC S EE K S THE R E L I E F

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THE REASO N S W HY GRA N T I NG SPIRIT VISION FILMS LLC’S REQ U EST

W O U L D B E I N T H E PU B L I C I NT E REST

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THE REASO N S W HY GRA N T I NG T HE E X E M P T I ON W O U L D N O T

A D VER S E L Y AF F ECT S A F ET Y

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S UMMARY T H AT CAN B E P U BL I S HED I N T HE F ED E R A L RE G I S T E R

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A N Y A D D I T I O N A L I N F ORMA T I O N, V I E WS , OR ARGUME N TS A VA I L A B L E

TO SUP P ORT SPIRIT VISION FILM LLC’S REQ U EST

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CO N C L U S I O N

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A G L A bove G r ound L e v e l

A O I A re a o f I nte r e st

ATC Air T r a f fic Control

ATO Air T r a f fic O r g a ni z a t i on

AV A e ri a l V e h i c le

C. F .R. Code of F e d e r a l R e g u l a t i o n s

COA C e rtifi ca te of Autho r i z a t i on

F AA F e d e r a l Aviation Adm i nis t r a t i on

F AR Fe d e r a l Aviation Re g ula t ion

GCS G r ound Control S tation

GPS Glob a l P osi t ion i ng S y s t e m

L O L L oss of L ink

N A S N a t i on a l Airsp ac e S y stem

N O TAM Notice to Airm a n

P I C P i l ot I n Co m mand

S ec t i on 333 F AA Mod e rni z a t i on a nd Re f o r

m A c t of 2012 ( F M RA) S ec t i on 333

S OP S tand a rd O p e r a t i ng P r oc e dur e s

UA Unm a nn e d Ai r c raft

U A S Unm a nn e d Aircr a ft S y stem

V F R Visu a l F l i g ht R ules

V L OS Visu a l L ine o f Site

VMC Visu a l Meteo r ol o g ic a l C ondi t ions

VO Visu a l Obs e rver

VT O L V e rtic a l T a k e o f f a nd L a n ding4 S U MM A R Y

Spirit Vision Films LLC s ee ks e x e mp t ion f r om t he re quir e ments of 1 4 C. F .R §§

61.113 (a ) & ( b ) , 91. 7 ( a ), 91.121, 91.151 ( b), 91. 4 0 5 (a ), 91

. 407 ( a ) ( 1 ), 91

. 4 0 9 (a ) ( 1 ) & ( a ) (2 )

, a nd

91.417 (a ) & ( b ) , to o p e rate a n Unm a nn e d Air c r a ft S y stem pursu a nt t o S ec t i on 333 of the F A A

Mode r ni z a t i on a nd Re f o r m A c t of 2012 ( F M R A )

. ). This exemption will permit Spirit Vision

Films LLC to operate an Un manned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial

purpose of conducting aerial video graphy and photography, aerial real estate videography and

photography, aerial vineyard and winery videography and photography , and aerial rural timber

appraisal videography and photography over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODU C TION A N D I N TERE S TS OF THE P ETI T ION E R

Spirit Vision Films LLC is owned and operated by Christopher Enges for the production of

real estate videography and photography, product videography and photography including

vineyard and winery clients, rural timber appraisal videography and photography on the North

Olympic Peninsula and surrounding areas, and documentary videography and photography

includi ng the great e r Pacific Northwest area.

As owner and producer of Spirit Vision Films LLC , I bring over 15 years of experience in

the videography and photography field. I hold a degree in Multimedia Communications and have

enjoyed the hobby use of several models of UAS including DJI’s Phantom and Phan tom 2 Vision+

and a DJI Aspire 1 UAS.

BA C K G ROU N D

Unm a nn e d Air c raft S y st e m s : DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and Aspire 1

Spirit Vision Films LLC s e e ks an e x e mp t ion t o op e r a te both DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and

the DJI Aspire 1 UAS fo r c ompens a t i on or hi r e with i n the NA S

.5 The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or

smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2 Vi sion+ has a maximum gross weight of

approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height

of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximatel y 29 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum

gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 oun ces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8

inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Inspire 1UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered

electric motors.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs that will be operated by Spirit Vision

Films LLC and will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft

,

as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration

, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R.

Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

.

BASIS F OR P ETI T ION

P e t i t ioner Spirit Vision Films LLC , pursu a nt to t he pro v is i ons of the F e d e r a l Av i a t i on

Re g u l a t i ons ( 14 C. F .R. § 11.61) a nd the F AA Mode r ni z a t i on a nd Re f o r m A c t of 2012 ( F M R A ),

S ec t i on 333, Sp ec ial Rul e s for C e rta i n Un m ann e d Aircraft S y st e ms , h e r e b y p e t i t i ons the

Admin i str a tor to c om m e r c ial l y o p e r a te t h e DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1 U A S in t he

N a t i on a l Airsp a c e S y stem ( N AS), a nd for a n e x e mp t ion f r om t he r e quir e ments of 14 C

. F .R §§

61.113 (a ) & ( b ) , 91. 7 ( a ), 91.121, 91.151( b ), 9 1.405 (a ), 91.407 (a ) ( 1 ), 91

. 409(a) ( 1 ) & ( a ) ( 2 ), a nd

91.417 ( a ) & ( b )

.

I n c onsid e r a t i on of t h e si z e , w e i g ht, sp e e d, a nd l i m i ted op e r a t i ng a r e a a ss o c iat e d with t he

unmann e d a ir c r a ft a nd i t s op e r a t i on, Spirit Vision Films LLC’s operation of UAS me e ts t he

c ondi t ions of F M R A S ec t i on 333 a nd the re f o r e

, will not r e qui r e a n a irwo r th i n e ss ce rtifi c a te in

a c c o r d a n c e with 14 C

. F .R. P a rt 21, Subp a rt H.

A cc o r di n g l y

, Spirit Vision Films LLC r e qu e sts r e l i e f f rom S ec t i ons 91.405 (a ), 1

. 40 7 ( a ) ( 1 ),6 91.409 (a ) ( 1 ) & ( a ) (2 )

, a n d 91.417 (a ) & ( b )

, a s th e se se c t i ons s e t fo r th r e quir e ments for

mainten a n c e that on l y a p p l y to ai r c r a ft with an a i r wo r th i n e ss c e rtifi c a te.

Spirit Vision Films LLC submi t s that the re qu e s t e d r e l i e f is p r op e r sin c e a n

e quiva l e nt l e v e l of s a f e t y will be e nsu r e d. Spirit Vision Films LLC will use experienced

personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on

the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating

documents (i.e., Spirit Vision Films LLC Preflight Inspection and Maintenance Log, and

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual s ). Furthermore

, Spirit Vision

Films LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2

V ision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

R e l i e f f rom c e rt a in r e q uir e ments of S ec t i on 61.1 1 3 (a ) a nd (b), e nt i t l e d Pri v ate pilot

privil e g e s and limi t at i on s : P i l ot i n c om m an d , is r e qu e sted b y Spirit Vision Films LLC to t he

e x tent n ece ss a r y to allow a P i l ot i n Co m mand ( P I C ) hold i ng a p riv a te pilot or h i g h e r l e v e l

c e rtifi c a t e

, a s w e ll a s a n a ir m a n medi c a l c e rtifi ca te, a nd who h a s d e monstr a ted, b y me e t i n g

m in i mum f l i g h t

- hour a nd c u r r e n c y r e qui r e ment s , that the P I C is a b le to s a f e l y op e r a te the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJ I Aspire 1 U A S in a m a nn e r c onsistent with th i s e x e mp t ion, i n c lud i ng

e v a sive a nd e me r g e n c y m a n e uv e rs a nd maintaining a ppro p r i a te dist a n ce s f rom p e opl e , v e ssels,

v e hicl e s and st r u c tur e s.

Spirit Vision Films LLC s e e ks r e l ie f f r om S ec t i on 91.7 ( a ), e nt i t l e d Ci vil a i r c raft

a ir w orth i n e s s

, b eca use t h e DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1 UAS does not r e q uire a n

a i r wo r th i n e ss c e r t ific a te in a c c o r d a n c e with 14 C

. F .R. P a rt 21, Subp a rt H. As su c h, Spirit

Vision Films LLC submi t s that it wi l l e nsure that the DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1

U A S are i n a n a irwo r t h y c ondi t io n , p r ior to e v e r y fli g h t

, by determining that the UASs are in

compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Spirit Vision Films LLC Preflight Inspection7 and Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual s ), a nd

that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

Spirit Vision Films LLC a lso s ee ks a n e x e mp t ion f r om t he r e quir e ments of Se c t i on

9 1 .121, e nt i t l e d Alt i m e ter S e t t ing s , Spirit Vision Films LLC also seeks an exemption from the

requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings

, as the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and

DJI Inspire 1 UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude

information of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1UAs will be provided to the PIC via

Gl obal Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data li nk,

w hic h downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude

information, combined with Spirit Vision Films LLC’s operation of the DJI P hantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level

of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Spirit Vision Films LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of

Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Spirit Vision

Films LLC submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UA S during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions

(VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of

approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising

speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

A. N a m e A n d Ad d re ss Of T h e P e t i tione r

.

The n a me a nd a dd r e ss of the Peti t ioner is:

Spirit Vision Films LLC

302 East Runnion Road

Sequim, Washington 98382

The point of c onta c t f o r t his P e t i t i on a nd sp ec ific c onta c t i n f o r

mation i s as f o llows:8 Christopher Enges , owner of Spir it Vision Films LLC

302 East Runnion Road

Sequim, Washington 98382

Mailing address:

PO Box 1107

Carlsborg, Washington 98324

T e l: ( 360) 460

- 8465

Email: cenges@msn.com

. B

. T h e Sp ec i f ic Se c tions O f 14 C. F .R. F r o m W h ich Spirit Vision Films LLC

S ee k s Ex e m p tion.

1. Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion Fr o m T h e R e q u ir eme n ts Of

S ec tion 61.113 ( a) And ( b ).

S ec t i on 61.113, e nt i t l e d Private pi l ot pr i v i l e g e s and limi t at i ons: P i l ot in

co m man d , subse c t i ons ( a ) a nd ( b ) p r e s c ribe t h e followin g , in r e lev a nt

p a rt:

(a ) N o p e rson w ho holds a priv a te pilot ce rtif i ca te m a y ac t as a pi l ot i n

c o m mand ( P I C) o f a n a i r c raft th a t i s c a r r y

i n g p a s s e n g e rs o r p r op e r t y f or

c ompens a t i o n or hir e ; nor m a y that p e rso n

, f or c ompen s a t i on or hir e

, ac t as P I C

of a n a ir c r a f t

(b) A p r ivate pi l ot ma y

, f or c ompens a t i on or hi r e

, ac t as P I C of a n

a ir c r a ft i n c onn ec t i on with a n y bus i n e ss or e mp l o y m e nt i f

—

(1) The f l i g ht i s on l y inc i d e ntal to t h a t bus i n e ss or e mp l o y ment; and

(2) Th e a i r c r a ft do e s not ca r r y p a sse n g e rs or pro p e r t y for c om p e nsation or

hir e

.

2. Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion Fr o m T h e R e q u ir eme n ts Of

S ec tion 91.7( a ).

S ec t i on 91.7, e nt i t l e d Civil a i r c raft air w o r th i n e s s

, subse c t i on ( a ), st a tes t h e followin g :

( a ) N o p e rson m a y op e r a t e a c iv i l aircr a ft unless it is i n a n a irwo r t h y c ondi t ion.

3. Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion Fr o m T h e R e q u ir eme n ts Of

S ec tion 91.121.9 S ec t i on 91.121, e nt i t l e d Al t im e ter s e t t ing s , subse c t i on ( a ), st a tes the f ol l o w in g , i n pa r t:

( a ) E a c h p e rson op e r a t i ng a n a ir c r a ft sh a ll mainta i n the c ruising a l t i t ude or fli g ht l e v e l of

that a ir c r a ft, a s the c a se m a y b e

, b y r e f e r e n c e to a n a l t i m e ter that is set, w h e n op e r a t i n g

--

(1) B e low 18,000 f e e t MS L , t o

--

(i) The c u r re nt r e port e d a l t i m e ter setting of a stati o n a long the route a nd

with i n 100 n a ut i ca l m i l e s of the a ir c r a ft;

(ii) I f th e r e is no station with i n the a r e a p r e s c rib e d in pa r a g r a ph (a) ( 1 ) ( i ) o f

th i s se c t i on, the c u r r e nt r e port e d a l t i m e ter s e t t ing of a n a ppro p ri a te a v a i l a b le

station; or

(iii) I n the ca s e of a n a ir c r a ft not equipp e d with a r a dio, t he e lev a t i on of

the d e p a rtu r e a irp o rt or a n a ppro p ri a te a l t i m e ter s e t t i ng a v a i l a ble b e fo r e d e p a rtu re

.

4. Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion Fr o m T h e R e q u ir eme n ts Of

S ec tion 9 1.151 ( b )

.

S ec t i on 91.151, e nt i t l e d Fu e l require me nts f or fl i ght i n VFR c ondi t ion s , s u bse c t i on (b),

stat e s the f ol l owin g :

(b) No p e rson m a y b e g in a f l i g ht i n a roto rc r a ft u n d e r V F R c ondi t ions unl e ss ( c onsid e ri n g

wind a nd f o re ca st w ea th e r c ondi t ions) the r e is en o u g h f u e l t o f l y to t he fi r st po i nt of

in t e nd e d landing a nd, a s s um i ng norm a l c ruising s p ee d, to f l y a f t e r th a t for a t l ea st 20

m i nutes.

5. Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion F r o m Th e R e q u ir eme n t Of S ec tion

91.405 ( a )

.

S ec t i on 91.405, e nt i t l e d M ain t e nan c e req u ired

, s ubse c t i on ( a) , sta t e s the f ol l o w in g :

E ac h own e r or o p e r a tor o f a n a i r c raf t

—

( a ) Sh a ll h a ve t h a t aircr a f t i nspe c ted a s pr e s c rib e d in subp a rt E of th i s pa r t a nd sh a ll

b e tw ee n r e quir e d insp e c t ions, e x ce pt as p r ovided in p a ra g r a ph (c) of th i s s e c t i on, h a ve

disc re p a n c ies re p a ir e d a s pr e s c rib e d in p a rt 43 of t his ch a pte r[ .]

6. Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion F r o m T h e R e q u ir eme n ts Of

S ec tion 91.407 ( a ) (1 )

.

S ec t i on 91.407, e nt i t l e d Op e rat i on af t e r maint e nan ce , prev e nt i v e maint e n a n ce

,

r e bui l ding, or al t e rat i o n

, subse c t i on ( a ) (1), stat e s the f ol l owin g :10 ( a ) N o p e rson m a y op e r a t e a n y a i r c raft th a t has u n d e r g one mainte n a n ce

, p r e v e nt i ve

mainten a n ce

, r e bui l din g

, or a l t e r a t i on unles s

--

(1) I t has b e e n a p p rov e d for re turn to s e rvi c e b y a p e r son a uthori z e d und e r § 43.7

of th i s ch a pte r [ .]

7. Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion F r o m T h e R e q u ir eme n ts Of

S ec tions 91.409 ( a ) (1) A n d 91.40 9 (a ) ( 2).

S ec t i on 91.409, e nt i t l e d Insp ec t i ons , subse c t i on (a), stat e s the f ol l owi n g :

( a ) E x ce pt as p r ovide d in p a ra g r a ph (c) of th i s se c t ion, no pe r son m a y op e ra te a n a ir c r a ft

unless, with i n the p rece d i ng 12 c a lend a r months, i t has h a d

--

(1) An a nn u a l i nspe c t i on in a cc o r d a n c e with pa r t 4 3 of this ch a pter a nd h a s b ee n

a ppro ve d f o r re tu r n to s e r vice b y a p e rso n a uthori z e d b y § 43.7 o f this ch a p t e r; or

(2) An insp ec t i on f o r the is s u a n c e of a n a irw o rthin e ss c e rtifi c a te in a c c o r d a n c e

with pa r t 21 of this ch a p t e r.

8. Spirit Vision Films S ee k s E x e m p tion Fr o m T h e R e q u ir eme n ts Of

S ec tio n s 91.417 ( a) A n d 91.41 7 (b).

S ec t i on 91.417, e nt i t l e d M ain t e nan c e r e c ord s , s u bse c t i ons ( a ) a nd ( b ), st a t e the

followin g :

( a ) E x ce pt for w o rk per f o rm e d in a cc o rd a n c e with §§ 91.411 a nd 91.413, e a c h re g is t e r e d

own e r or o p e r a tor s h a ll k ee p the f ol l owi n g r ec o r ds f or the p e ri ods s p ec ified in pa r a g r a ph

(b) of this s ec t i on:

(1) R ec o r ds o f the maint e n a n ce , p r e v e nt i ve maint e n a n ce

, a nd a l t e r a t i on a nd

r e c o r ds o f the 100

- hour, a nnu a l, pr o g r e ss i v e

, a nd other re qui r e d or a p p roved insp ec t i ons,

a s ap p rop r ia t e , for eac h a ir c r a ft (in c lud i ng t h e a ir f r a me) a nd e a c h e n g ine, p rop e l l e r, r otor,

a nd a ppl i a n c e of a n a ir c r a ft. The r ec o r ds must i n c lud e

--

(i) A d e s c ription (or r e f e r e n c e to da t a a c ce ptable t o the A dm i nis t r a tor) of

the w o r k p e r fo r med; a nd

(ii) T he d a te o f c o mp l e t i on of the w o r k p e r f o r m e d; and

(iii) The si g n a tur e a nd c e rtifi ca te numb e r of the p e rson a ppro v i n g the

a ir c r a ft f or r e turn to se r v i ce

.

(2) R ec o r ds c ontaining t h e f ol l owing inf o rm a t i on:

(i) The to t a l t i m e in se r v i c e of the a ir f r a me, e ac h e n g ine, eac h p rop e l l e r,11 a nd e a c h roto r

.

(ii) T he c u r r e nt s t a tus of l i fe

- l i m i ted p a rts of e a c h a ir f r a

m e

, e n g ine,

p r op e l l e r, r otor, a nd a pp l ian ce

.

(iii) The t i me since last o v e rh a ul of a ll i t e ms i nsta l led on the a ir c r a ft w h ich

a re r e quir e d to be o v e r ha uled on a s p ec if i e d t i me b a si s

.

(iv) The c u r re nt i nsp e c t i on st a tus of the a ir c r a ft, i n c lud i ng the ti m e since

the l a st i nspe c t i on r e qui r e d b y t h e inspe c t i on p r o g ra m under wh i c h

the a i r c r a ft a nd i t s ap p l i a n ce s a re m a in t a ined.

(v) The c u r re nt s t a tus of a ppl i ca ble a i r w o rthin e ss dir ec t i v e s ( A D) a nd

s a f e t y dir e c t i v e s includin g

, f o r e a c h, the m e thod o f c omp l ian ce , the

AD or s a f e t y dir ec t i ve number a nd r e v is i on d a te. I f the AD o r s a f e t y

dir e c t i ve invo l v e s r e c u r ring ac t i on, the ti m e a nd d a te w h e n the n e x t a c t i on is

r e quir e d.

(v i) Copies of the f o r

ms p re s c rib e d b y § 43.9 ( d) o f this ch a pter f o r e a c h

major a l t e r a t i on to t he a i r f ra me a nd c u r r e nt l y ins t a l l e d e n g i n e s, roto r s, pro p e l l e rs,

a nd a ppl i a n c e s.

(b) The ow n e r or o p e r a t o r sh a ll re tain the f ol l owi n g r ec o r ds for the p e riods p r e s c rib e d:

(1) The r ec o r ds s p ec ified in pa r a g r a ph (a) ( 1) of th i s se c t i on sh a ll be re tai n e d unt i l

the w o r k is r e p ea ted or s up e rs e d e d b y ot h e r w o r k or f or 1 y e a r aft e r the w o rk is

p e r f o r

med.

(2) The r ec o r ds s p ec ified in pa r a g r a ph (a) ( 2) of th i s se c t i on sh a l l be re tai n e d a nd

tr a nsf e r r e d with t he a i r c r a ft a t t he t i me the a i r c raft is sold.

(3) A list of d e f ec ts fu r n i shed to a r e g is t e r e d own e r or op e r a tor und e r § 4 3

. 11 of

th i s ch a pter shall be r e ta i n e d unt i l t he d e f e c ts a re r e p a ir e d a nd the a i r c raft is app r ov e d f o r

r e turn to se r vi c e

.

C. T h e Ex te n t Of R e l i e f Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s And T h e R e ason Spirit

Vision Films LLC S ee k s Th e R e l i e f

.

1. Ex te n t Of R e l i e f Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s And T h e R e ason

Spirit Vision Films LLC See k s R e l i e f F r o m S ec tion 61.113 ( a ) And ( b ).

R e l i e f f rom S ec t i on 61. 1 13( a ) a nd (b) e nt i t l e d Pr i v ate pilot pri v i l e g e s and

limi t at i ons: Pilot in co m mand , is r e qu e sted to the e x tent n ece s s a r y to allow a P I C

hold i ng a p riv a te pilot or hi g h e r l e v e l c e rtifi ca t e, a s w e ll a s a c u r r e nt and v a l i d a irman12 medi ca l c e rtif i ca te, a nd who h a s met ce rt a in fl i g h t

- hour a nd c u r r e n c y re qu i r e ment s , to c ondu c t

t he pro p osed U A S fli g ht op e r a t i ons for c ompens a t ion or hir e

.

T his r e l i e f is r e q u e sted since the li m i t a t i ons set f orth i n S ec t i on 61.113 (a ) and ( b )

st a te that a p r ivate pi l ot m a y

, f or c ompens a t i on or hi r e

, ac t as P I C of a n a ir c r a ft i n

c onn ec t i on with a n y busin e ss or e mp l o y ment i f : (1) The f l i g ht i s on l y i n c ident a l t o that

busin e ss or e mp l o y ment; and

(2) The a i r c r a ft do e s not ca r r y p a s se n g e rs or pro p e r t y f o r c om p e nsation or hir e

.

As s e t fo r th m o r e f ul l y b e low, Spirit Vision Films LLC submi t s that an e quival e nt

l e v e l of s afety will be maintain e d b eca u se no P I C will be a l l ow e d to ope ra te either the

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Aspire 1 U A S unless that P I C h a s met c e rt a in f l i g h t

- hour

a nd c u r r e n c y r e quir e ments, d e monstr a t i ng that the P I C is a ble to s a f e l y o p e r a te t h e DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ or the DJI Aspire 1 U A S in a m a nn e r c onsistent w i t h the op e r a t i ons

spe c ific a t i ons a s d e s c rib e d in t his e x e mp t ion, i n c l u ding e v a sive a nd e m e r g e n c y m a n e uv e rs,

a s w e ll a s maint a in i ng a pp r opri a te dist a n ce s f r om p e ople, v e ssels, v e hicl e s a n d stru c tur e s.

F

u r the r

, Spirit Vision Films LLC subm i ts t h a t all fli g hts of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Aspire 1 U AS

, c ondu c ted b y the P I C pursu a nt t o t h e gr a nt of this P e t i t i o n : (1) will be

incid e ntal to Spirit Vision Films LLC’s business ; a nd (2) will not c a r r y p a sse n g e rs or pro p e r t y

for c om p e nsation or hir e

.

2. Ex te n t Of R e l i ef Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s And T h e R e ason Spirit

Vision Films LLC See k s R e l i e f From S ec tion 91

. 7 ( a ).

R e l i e f f rom S ec t i on 91

. 7 ( a ) e nt i t l e d Civil a i r c raft air w orth i n e s s , is r e qu e sted to the

e x tent r e quir e d to allow Spirit Vision Films LLC to d e te r m i ne that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Aspire 1 UAS are i n a n a irwo r t h y c ondi t ion p r ior to e v e r y f l i g ht b y e nsuri n g that the

U A S is i n c omp l ian c e w i t h the op e r a t i ng do c uments ( i.e., the Spirit Vision Fi lms LLC Preflight13 Inspection and Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction

Manual).

Spirit Vision Films LLC s e e ks the r e qu e sted r e l i e f be ca use t he DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Aspire 1 U AS do not r e quire a n a irw o rthin e ss c e rtifi c a te s in a c c o r d a n c e with 14 C

. F

. R

.

P a rt 21, S ubp a rt H. Th e r e f o r e

, Spirit V ision Films LLC will e nsu r e that the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1 UAS are i n a n a irwo r t h y c ondi t ion b a s e d upon i t s c omp l ian c e with

t he op e r a t i n g do c uments (i.e., Spirit Vision Films LLC Preflight Inspection and Maintenance

Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manu al) prior to every flight,

and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions

and limitations below.

3. Ex te n t Of R e l i e f Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s And T h e R e ason Spirit

Vision Films LLC See k s R e l i e f From S ec tion 91

. 121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight

operations of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which utilize a barometric

pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communicat ions telemetry data link to downlink

altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control s tati on (GCS). Since the FAA

requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic

control (ATC) in feet above grou nd level (AGL), Spirit Vision Films LLC seeks the requested

relief because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UA’s altimeter may be set on the

ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each

flight

.

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR

91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations

stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are equipped with a barometric pressure

sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will

be established prior to each flight, and provid es the PIC with altitude information of the UA on

the heads

- up display of the GCS.14 4. Ex te n t Of R e l i e f Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s And T h e R e ason Spirit

Vision Films LLC See k s R e l i e f From S ec tion 91.151( b )

.

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is

requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under

visual flight rules (V FR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended

landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Spirit

Vision Films LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section

9 1.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Inspire 1 UAs will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight

operations that Spirit Vision Films LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 operating

documents, and Spirit Vision Films LLC’s proposed operating limitati ons, ensure that Spirit

Vision Films LLC will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Inspire 1 UA S during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual

flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the

first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least

4.5 minutes.

5. Ex te n t Of R e l i e f Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s And T h e R e as o n Spirit

Vision Films LLC See k s R e l i e f From S ec tions 91.405 ( a ), 91

. 407( a ) ( 1 ),

91

. 409( a ) ( 1) & (a ) (2 )

, A nd 91.417 ( a) & ( b ).

S ince S ec t i ons 91.405( a ), 91.407 (a ) ( 1 ), 91

. 409(a) ( 1) & ( a ) ( 2 ), a nd 91.417 (a ) & ( b ) on l y

a pp l y to ai r c r a ft wi t h a n a irwo r th i n e ss c e rtifi ca t e

, Spirit Vision Films LLC r e qu e sts re l i e f f rom

these S ec t i ons b eca use t h e DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1 UAS do not re quire a n

a irw o rthin e ss c e rtifi c a te. As s e t fo r th more ful l y b e l o w, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Aspire 1 U A S me e ts t he c ondi t ions of F M R A S ec t i on 333 f or op e r a t i on without a n a irwo r th i n e ss

c e rtifi c a t e . A c c o r di n g l y

, Spirit Vision Films LLC will use tr a ined t ec hnic i a ns to p e r fo r m15 mainten a n c e

, a l t e ra t i o n s, or p r e v e nt i ve mai n ten a n c e on t h e UAS using the m e thods, te c hn i qu e s,

and pra c t i ce s p r e s c rib e d in the U AS op e r a t i ng do c u m e nts ( i.e., the Spirit Vision Films LLC

Preflight Inspection and Maintenance Log

, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

Instruction Manual). Furthermore

, Spirit Vision Films LLC will document and maintain all

maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

D. T h e R e aso n s W h y G r a n ting Spirit Vision Films LLC’s Re qu e st Wou l d Be In T h e

P ub l i c I n t e re s t ; T h at Is, H ow I t W o u ld B e n e f it T h e P ub l i c As A W h ole.

Granting the present Petition will further the publi c interest by allowing Spirit Vision

Films LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video graphy and photography

of real estate, wineries and vineyards, rural timber land, and landscape over certain areas of the

United States.

Additionall y, use of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will decrease

congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy.

Notably, the benefits of Spirit Vision Films LLC’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 2

Vi sion+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The N AS.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are battery powered and serve as a

safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain

aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions,

an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS wo uld reduce

the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the

safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS,

congestion a round airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UA S do not require an airport to takeoff or land.

Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography

mission s would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during

the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.16 2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The

DJI Phantom 2 Visio n+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the

levels of air and noise pollution generated during tr aditional aerial video graphy and

photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs produce no air pollution, and is the most viable

environmentally conscious alternative to the cabi n class, six cylinder internal combustion engine

aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately

20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UAs, while reduc ing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution,

as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion

engine.

By using the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs to perform a erial

acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is

usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced

or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of fligh t crew members located onboard the

aircraft, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs (weighing approximately 2 pounds

11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, at their maximum gross weights with lengths of

16 inches and 17.3 inches respectiv ely, widths of 16 inches and 17.7 inches respectively, and

with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on

the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar

operatio ns (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a

length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire

1 UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial17 operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Visi on+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will

allow United States based companies, like Spirit Vision Films LLC, to remain competitive and

contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel

and the Environmental Protection Agen cy (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded

aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology

in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Inspire 1 UASs is one s uch technology that not only allows companies greater operational

flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high

operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Insp ire 1 UASs, companies such as

Spirit Vision Films LCC, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater

job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the

U.S. economy. Improved financial perf ormance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, provides a stable workforce that increases

consumer spending; improves local, state, and f ederal ta x revenues; and allows companies to

invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and

abroad.

4

. T h er e A r e No P r ivacy I ss u e s

.

S i mi lar to t he mann e d a e ri a l a c quis i t i on fli g ht op e r a t i ons th a t have b e e n c o ndu c ted f or

d eca d e s

, Spirit Vision Films LCC p r opos e d op e r a t i on of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI

Aspire 1 U A S will not i m p l i ca te a n y p riv a c y is s u e s. S p ec ific a l l y , the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Aspire 1 U A S will op e rate in a c c o r d a n c e with t he Fe d e r a l Aviati o n Re g ulations,

includi n g the min i mum a l t i t ude r e qui r e ments of 14 C

. F .R. § 91.119. Most si g nifi c a nt l y

, the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1 UA S will not be op e r a ted c loser than 500 f e e t t o a n y

p e rson, v e sse l

, v e hicl e , or st r u c t u r e

, w h ich is not dir ec t l y invo l v e d in t he op e r a t i o n

.

E

. T h e R e aso n s W h y G r a n ting Th e Ex e m p tion Wo u ld Not Adve r s e ly A ff ec t Sa f e ty, Or18 How T h e Ex e m p tion Wo u ld P r ovi d e A L e v e l O f S a f e ty A t L e ast E qu al T o T h at

P r ovi d e d By T h e Ru l e F r o m W h ich Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion.

1. R e aso n s W h y T h e DJI Phantom 2 Vision 2+ and D JI Aspire 1 U A S Mee ts T h e

Con d itio n s O f T h e F A A M o d er n iza t i o n a n d R e f o r m A c t of 2012 ( F M R A )

Se c tion 333.

I n c onsid e r a t i on of t h e si z e , w e i g ht, sp e e d, a nd l i m i t e d op e r a t i ng a r e a a ss o c iat e d with t he

unmann e d a ir c r a ft a nd i t s op e r a t i on, Spirit Vision Films LCC’s op e r a t i on of the DJI Phantom2

Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1 U A S me e ts t he c ondi t ions of F M R A S ec t i on 333, a nd will not r e quire

a n a irw o r t hiness ce rtifi c a te in acc o r d a n c e with 14 C

. F

. R. P a rt 21, Subp a rt H.

S ec t i on 333 p r ovides a u t hori t y f or a U A S to ope r a t e w i t hout ai r wo r th i n e ss ce rtifi c a t i on

a nd s e ts fo r th r e quir e me n ts for c onsid e ri n g w h e th e r a U A S will c re a te a h a z a rd to us e rs of t h e

N A S or the publ i c , or ot h e r w ise pose a thr e a t t o n a t i on a l se c u r i t y

. S p e c ifical l y

, F M R A S ec t i on

333 st a tes the f ol l owin g

, i n pa r t:

( a ) I n G e n e ral

. -- Not w i t hstanding any oth e r requir e m e nt of th i s sub t i t le, a n d not l ater

than 180 da y s after the date of e na c tm e nt of th i s A c t, t he S ec r e ta r y of T ransporta t ion

shall det e rmine if ce rta i n unmann e d aircraft syst e ms m ay op e rate safe l y i n t he nat i onal

air s pa c e syst e m b e fo r e c ompl e t i on of t he plan and ru l e ma k ing required by se c t i on 332 of

th i s A c t or t he guidance req u ired by s e c t i on 334 of t his Act.

( b ) A ssessm e nt of Un m a n n e d Aircraft S y ste m s

. - - In ma k ing t he d e ter m ina t i o n und e r

subse c t i on ( a ) , the S e c r e t ary shall det e rmin e , at a min i mu m

--

( 1 ) which t y

p e s of unm a nn e d aircraft syst e ms, if an y , as a result of t h e ir s ize,

w e igh t , spe e d, op e rat i onal capabil i ty, pro x imi t y to a i rpor t s and populated areas,

and op e rat i on w i th i n v i s ual l ine of sigh t do not c r e ate a hazard to us e rs of the

nat i onal a i rspace syst e m or the p ubl i c or pose a thr e at t o n a t i onal s ec uri t y ; and

( 2 ) wh e ther a c e rt i f

i c ate of waiv e r, c e rt i f

i c ate of author i zat i on, or ai r wort h iness

ce rt i f

i c at i on und e r se c t i on 44704 of t i t le 49, U ni t e d Sta t e s C od e , is r e quired for

the op e rat i on of unmann e d aircraft syst e ms id e nt i f

i e d und e r parag r aph ( 1 )

.

(c) R e qui r e m e nts f or Safe Op e rat i on

. -- If the S ec r e tary d e ter m ines un d e r th i s se c t i on that

ce rta i n unmann e d aircr a

ft syst e ms m ay op e rate s a fely i n the national air s p a c e syst e m,

the S ec r e tary shall e stab l ish r e quire me nts f or the safe op e rat i on of s u c h aircraft syst e ms

in t he nat i onal a i rspace syst e m.19 I n s ee ki n g th i s e x e mp t i o n, Spirit Vision Films LCC submi t s that the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI As pire 1 UAS ca n op e r a te s a f e l y in t he N A S pursu a nt t o F M R A S e c t i on 333, a s

demonstr a t e d b y : ( a ) the c h a ra c te r is t ics of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire UA S ; (b)

the pi l ot ce rtifi ca t i on re quir e ment; a nd ( c ) the spe c ific o p e r a t i n g l i m i tation s

.

a. T h e Sp ec i f ica t io n s Of T h e DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire

U A S D e m o n st r a t e Its S a f e Chara c t e r istics.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Aspire U A S do not c re a te a h az a rd to us e rs of the

N AS or the public, or othe r wise pose a thr ea t t o n a t i on a l se c u r i t y c o n side r ing i t s si z e , w e i g ht,

sp ee d, a nd o p e r a t i on a l ca p a bi l i t y

.

i. T ec hn ical Sp ec i f ica t io n s Of T h e DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and

DJI As pire 1 U A S

.

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UASs are set forth b y the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and

Data Sheet s

, attached hereto as Exhibit A

.

ii. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs

Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs

To Remain Within A Defi ned Operational Area.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs may be operated in both manual and

fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is pr ovided at pages 25

- 35 of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and pages 12

- 16 and 45

- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached

hereto as Exhibit B and C

.

iii. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Are

Designed For Automatic Return To Home Poi nt Or Hover In

The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs will

remain stationary, in flight, for 3 0 seconds or more. If, after 3 0 seconds, the DJI Phantom 220 Vision + and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will

assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe

mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS are

set forth at pages 27 through 29 and for the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit

B and C

. iv. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 And Its

Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 32 thr ough 43

of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual and pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Inspire 1 User

Manual. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Exhibits

B and C

. b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJ I Inspire 1 UASs

Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command

With A Safety Observer.

Spirit Vision Films LLC will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and

valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Be

Conducted Pursuant To Specific Oper ating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Spirit Vision Films LLC proposes to commercially operate the

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs for the special purpose of conducting aerial video

and photography over certain areas o f United States, pursuant to the following specific operating

limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following

aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55

pounds max imum gross weight: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned

Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition21 or a petition to amend this grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to condu cting operations for the

purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level

(AGL), as indicated by the p rocedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in

feet AGL.

5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times.

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.

7. Al l operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the

VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and

PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is n ot permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before

the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The

PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating

documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and

avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions

and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.

9. The operating documents an d the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS

operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy

exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the

grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the op erating documents, the

conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and

must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its

operating documents. The operator may update or revise its ope rating documents. It is

the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised

documents to the Administrator upon request.

The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for

extension or amendm ent to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption,

then the operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s

UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition

for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of

the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance

has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The

Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight ins pection. All

maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records.22 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS

operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical compone nt,

must undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equip ment, not already covered in the relevant

sections of the operating documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component,

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must ca rry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection,

alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the

aircraft records, including tot al time in service, description of work accomplished,

and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service.

15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer

Safety Bulletins.

16. The authorized person mus t make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective

action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

class medical certificate.

18. The o perator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s

qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a

manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including

evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from

persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged

in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R.

§ 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PI Cs are permitted

under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be

conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and

experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are

con sidered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance

from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. §91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. §

1.1. All operations must be condu cted under visual meteorological conditions

(VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the

FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual

flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

20. The UA ma y not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as

denoted on a current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement

with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in

accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of

agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator

upon request.

21. The UA may 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.23 22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre

determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in

accordance with the operatin g documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast

weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the

intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) i ss ue d Certi f icate of

Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of

exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman

(NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the

operation. All operations shall be conducte d in accordance with airspace requirements

in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential

transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial

number, registere d in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must

be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operat ion

and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to

the PIC at the Grou nd Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating.

These documents must be made available to the

Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation

operati ons and activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

31. The UA m a y not be o p e r a ted o v e r c o n g e sted o r d e nse l y populat e d a re a s

.

32 . Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from a ll nonparticipating persons

(persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or e ss ential pe rsons), vessels,

vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating

persons from the UA and/or de bris in the event of an accident. The operator

must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a

situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are

within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must ceas e immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the

owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission24 and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to

t hose objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not

present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

33 . All operations shall be conducte d over private or controlled

- access property with

permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission

from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each

flight to be conducted.

34 . Any inciden t, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be

reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents

must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per

instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

.

2

. Reas o n s W h y An E x em p tion F r o m T h e R e qu i r e m e n ts Of S ec tion 61.113 ( a)

And ( b ) W o u ld Not A d v er s e ly A ff ec t Sa f e t y.

Spirit Vision Films LLC submits that the equivalent level of safety established by

61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs unless that PIC has demonstrated, by mee ting

minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely

operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate

dis tances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Considering Spirit Vision Films LLC’s proposed area of operations, and the operating

limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge

requirements to those of co mmercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the

airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS,

Spirit Vision Films LLC submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a

commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airma ns hi p s kill s necessary for Spirit

Vision Films LLC specific proposed flight operations.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS,

in circumstances similar, in al l material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos.25 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110,

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

Spirit Vision Films LLC will not allow any PIC to ope rate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or

DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour

requirements f or the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1

UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers

and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumu lated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14

C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of

those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations

under the exemp tion). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs

and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that

was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety

during Spirit Vision Films LLC proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior

documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would

ensure safe operations, stating as f oll ows:

I n Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the

purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations)

, The PIC must have accumulated

and logged, in a manner c onsistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS

rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS.

Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and

logg ed a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS

to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these

minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours mak e and

model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be

included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements,

the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the pr eceding 90 days (for currency26 purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements in Exemption

No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely

conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented

flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would

satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights can also be

conducted und er the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During

training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA

with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, Spirit Vision Films LLC will ensure safe operations by not allowing any

PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has

demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able

to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with

the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained

because prior to every flight, Spirit V ision Films LLC will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s

compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations

herein.

Additionally, the FAA has p reviously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to

UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption

Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110,

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 111 53, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.12

Would Not Adversely Affect S afe ty.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because27 the altitu de information of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be provided

to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which

downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. Th is

altitude information, combined with Spirit Vision Films LLC’s operation of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will

ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude in formation will be generated

by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation

point is automatically established by the UASs at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos.

11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138,

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section

91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14

C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specificatio ns of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3)

the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Spirit Vision Films LLC will ensure

that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs

during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of

13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly

after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the

location of the proposed operations, will ensure an eq uivalent level of safety established by 14

C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

and DJI Inspire 1 UASs provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the28 UAs experiences low battery volt age, the first warning occurring at approximately 33%

remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the

critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will descend

and land automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section

91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and

operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned airc raft to

operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos.

2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151

specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein

(e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159,

11160, 11161).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requireme nts Of Sections

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would

Not Adversely Affect Safety.

In seeking this exemption, Spirit Vision Films LLC submits that the equivalent level

of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by

Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met

because Spirit Vision Films LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance,

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and

practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Spirit Vision Films LLC Preflight

Inspection and Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction

Manual). Furthermo re, Spirit Vision Films LLC will document and maintain all maintenance

records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

Since the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be inspected as prescribed

by the operating documents, Spirit V ision Films LLC will maintain the equivalent level of safety

established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 229 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Exhibit B and C ; a copy of the

DJI Pha ntom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAS Preflight Inspection and Maintenance L og is

attached hereto as Exhibit D

.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Spirit Vision

Films LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preven tive

maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the

operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety

established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be performed by trained technicians.

Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the maintenance log.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning S ect i ons

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not

adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are

considered.

In consideration of Spirit Vision Films LLC’s proposed operating limitations, the

operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire

1 UASs, Spirit Vision Films LLC submits that safety will not be adversely affected by

g ranting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2),

and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS in

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos.

11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 1 1066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138,

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of

2 012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Spirit Vision Films LLC

requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom30 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain such safety standards tha t the Administrator

finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21,

Subpart H, and 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). Such special conditions will permit safe

operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over

certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the

requirements for consid ering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the

public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such

UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that

must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14

C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, since the

airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety

standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled

Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthines s regulations of this subchapter do not contain

adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller

because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller,

he prescribes special condit ions and amendments thereto for the product. The special

conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety

standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to

establish a level of sa fety equivalent to that established in the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may

prescribe special conditions for Spirit Vision Films LLC’s intended operation of the DJI Phan tom

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator

finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21,

Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 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).

F

. A Su m m a r y T h at C an Be P ub l i s h e d In T h e F e d e ral R e gis t e r, sta t i n g:31 T h e Ru l e s F r o m W h ich Spirit Vision Films LLC S ee k s E x e m p tion:

Spirit Vision Films LLC s e e k s ex e mption f rom the r e quire me nts of 14 C.F.R

S ec t i ons 61.11 3 ( a ) & ( b )

, 91.7 ( a ), 91.121, 91.15 1 (b ) , 91.40 5 ( a ) , 91.40 7 ( a ) ( 1 )

, 91.409 ( a ) ( 1 ) & ( a ) ( 2 ) , a n d 91.417 ( a ) & ( b ).

A B r ief D e s cr i p tion O f T h e Na t u r e Of T h e Ex e m p tion Spirit Vision Films LLC

See k s:

T

his e xe mption w i l l per m it Spirit Vision Films LLC to c o m m e r c ia l ly op e rate an

Un m ann e d Aircraft S y st e m ( UA S ) for t he purpose of c ondu c t i ng a e rial videography and

photography o v e r ce rta i n areas of t he United States.

G

. Any A dd itio n al I n f o rm a t io n , Vi e w s, Or Ar g u me n ts A vai l a b le To Su p p o r t

Spirit Vision Films LLC R e qu e st.

This P e t i t i on is made p u r suant to the F AA Mod er ni z a t i on a nd Re f o r m A c t of 2012

( F

M R A) S ec t i on 333, w h ich dir ec ts t h e S e c r e ta r y of T ra nsport a t i on to d e t e rmine if ce r t a in UAS

m a y o p e r a te s a f e l y in t he NA S . As su c h, Spirit Vision Films LLC re q u e st for e x e mp t ion ma y be

g r a nted pursu a nt t o the a uthori t y of F M R A S ec t i on 333 a n d 14 C. F .R. P a rt 11, a s s e t fo r th

abov e

.

F M R A S e c t i on 333 s e ts f o r th t he re quire m e nts for c onsid e ri n g wh e th e r a U AS will c r e a te

a h a z a rd to us e rs o f the N AS or the public, or othe r wise pose a th r ea t t o n a t i on a l se c u r i t y ; and

fu r the r , pro v i d e s the a ut h o r i t y f or s u c h U A S to o p e r a te w i t hout ai r wo r t h in e ss c e rtifi ca t i on.

As discuss e d in det a il a b ove, Spirit Vision Films LLC will op e r a te the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and the DJI Aspire 1 U A S s a f e l y in t he NA S , with o ut c rea t i n g a h a z a rd to us e rs of

the N A S , or the p u bl i c, or othe r wise pose a thr e a t t o n a t i on a l se c u r i t y

.

CON C LUSI O N

As s e t fo r th h e r e i n

, Spirit Vision Films LLC s ee ks a n e x e mp t ion pursu a nt t o 14 C. F .R. §

11.61 a nd S ec t i on 333 of the F A A Mode r ni z a t i on a nd Re f o r

m A c t of 2012 ( F M R A ), whi c h will

p e rmit s a fe op e r a t i on of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI As pire 1 UAS c om m e r c ial l y

,32 without a n a irwo r t hiness ce rtifi c a te, for the l i m i ted purp o se of c o ndu c t i ng a e ri a l videography and

photography ov e r c e rt a in a r e a s of the United S t a te s

.

B y g r a nt i n g th i s P e t i t i on, the F AA Admin i str a tor will be ful f i ll ing the Con g r e ss i on a l mand a te o f

the F AA Mo d e rni z a t i on a nd Re f o r

m A c t of 2012, while a lso a dv a n c i n g the in t e r e sts of the

publ i c

, b y a l l owi n g Spirit Vision Films LLC to s a f e l y

, e f f ic i e nt l y

, a nd ec onom ic a l l y op e r a te the

DJI Phantom Vision+ and DJI Aspire 1 UAS c om m e r c ial l y wit h in t he NA S

.

WH E RE F OR E , in a cc o rd a n c e with the Fe d e r a l Aviation R e g ulations a nd the F AA

Mode r ni z a t i on a nd Re f o r m A c t of 2012, S ec t i on 333, Spirit Vision Films LLC r e sp e c tful l y

r e qu e sts that the Admin i str a tor g r a nt t his P e t i t i on f o r a n e x e mp t ion f r om t he re qui r e ments of 14

C. F .R S ec t i ons 61.113 (a ) & ( b ) , 91. 7 ( a ), 91.121, 91.151 ( b ) , 91.4 0 5 (a ), 91

. 407 ( a ) ( 1 ), 91

. 4 0 9 (a ) ( 1 )

& ( a ) (2 )

, a nd 91.417 (a ) & ( b )

, a nd p er m i t Spirit Vision Films LLC to ope r a te the DJI Phantom

Vision+ and DJI Aspire UAS c om m e r c ial l y for the pu r pose o f c ond u c t i ng a e ri a l videography

and photography ov e r c e rt a in a r ea s of the United S t a tes.

D a ted: June 17 , 2015

R e spe c tful l y submi t ted,

Spirit Vision Films LLC

Owner/Christopher Enges

302 East Runnion Ro ad

Sequim, Washin gton 98382

Mailing address:

PO Box 1107

Carlsborg, Washington 98324

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