## Petitioning for Exemption under Section 333 October 5th, 2015 To whom it may

concern, I, Michael Millspaugh , owner of Cover Your Assets 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, requesting to be exempt from the Federal Aviation Regulations as specified and 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), so that I can operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. This exemption request will permit me , Michael Millspaugh, as the owner and operator of Cover Your Assets Home Inspections LLC to operate a UAS vehicle for the commercial purpose of conducting home roof and property exterior inspections

. I am the sole operator of the named UAS vehicle, a Horizon Hobby Blade Chroma quad copter

. ( http://www.horizonhobby.com/media/chroma/BLH8665.html )

. I am an experienced UAS pilot with the above
- me ntioned aircraft having flown numerous flights in both open areas and housing areas (free roof ins pections for neighbors ) as a hobby and as practice for conducting home roof inspections under m y LLC. The Horizon Blade Chroma UAS has numerous safety features which will ensure that I can provide a safe inspection environment for both people and property

. The following are the most important safety features of the UAS. a. The UAS has a SMART MODE , which ma kes operating of the UAS easier . S MA RT MODE ensures the UAS moves in the direction the device controller moves , regardless of the orientation of the U AS. IE, Left on the device controller means the UAS moves left even i f the UAS is facing towards you. b. SMART MODE creates a "safe circle , " which is a barrier that prevents the aircraft from flying to close to the operator and clients , and re stricts fli ght to and maximum altitude of 200 feet. c. SMART MODE holds the position and altitude when the control stick is released. The operations manual (See Attached) provides a start up procedure for the operator that I will follow for each flight. The UAS an d associated ST
- 10 contro ller inform the operator when they are in sync and the GPS is locked via lights on the UAS and screen information on the device controller. Maintenance and repair of the UAS will be m y responsibility and I will conduct a p re-flight inspection will occur before every flight. The UAS (Horizon Chroma) specifications and camera information are listed below. Approx. Flying Time 30 minutes per battery Battery 11.1V 3S 6300mAh Li
- Po Motor to Motor Distance 400mm Height 9.50in (242mm) We ight 45.9oz (1.3kg) Motors 780Kv Brushless Outrunner Prop Diameter 260mm Flight Control Link 2.4GHz Video Link 5.8GHz Approx. Video Link Range 1,970ft (600m) GPS Receiver GLONASS and U.S. Completion Level Ready
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- Fly Recommended Environment Ou tdoorUAS Camera Information 1080p/60 fps Video Battery 16MP Photo Distance No Distortion Lens Integrated, 3 axis brushless stabilization gimbal Adjustable Resolution and Frame Rate Streams live video to the ST
- 10 controller from as far as 600 meters

The N orthern Virginia area , where I operate m y business , has two international airports (IAD & DCA) and one local airport (Manassas)

. I will follow t he requirements stated by the FAA regarding proximity to airports and helipad s at all times

. Those distances are listed below , which I took from the FAA site. **5 nautical miles (NM) from an airport having an operational control tower; or 3 NM from an airport with a published instrument flight procedure, but not an operational tower; or**  **2 NM from an airport without a published instrument flight procedure or an operational tower; or**  **2 NM from a heliport with a published instrument flight procedure**  I request the exemption becau se incorporating the UAS into m y inspection procedures will allow me mb ers of the public seeking a home inspection to receive a high
-quality roof inspection without spending extra money for a roofer. It will also negate the use of long ladders, which can create an unsafe condition and creates an opportunity to potentially dam age prope rty

. Currently , most home inspectors use bin oculars from the ground to perform a roofing inspection , which provides a lower qu ality inspection . This creates an opportunity for missed roof and roof covering information, creating a litigation concern for the home inspector . Providing this higher quality roofing information within the inspection report is beneficial to clients, agents, and sellers, because it gives them with the information needed to make informed decisions during the hom e sale process. Th ank you. Sincerely, **Michael Millspaugh** Cover Your Assets Home Inspections Mike@CoverYourAssetsInspections.com www.CoverYourAssetsInspections.com 703
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