## Petition for Exemption under Section 333 of the

FAA Modernization and Reform Action of 2012

Name and Address of Petitioner: Melanie Arrington Windermere Real Estate/Sequim-East 842 E. Washington St., Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-4844 (office) 360-808-1753 (cell) sequimmarlceting@windermere.com

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 CFR Part 11, Melanie Arrington, the Petitioner, requests exemption from the following Federal Aviation Regulations in order to legally operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) in the National Airspace System.

Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR 21 H 14 CFR 45.23 (b) 14 CFR 61.113 (A) 7 (b) 14 CFR 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b)(2) 14 CFR 91.103 (b) 14 CFR 91.119 14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b) 14 CFR Title 14 Chapter 1 Sub D Part 60 thru 67 - 61.1 to 61.429

The Petitioner wishes to be granted the exemption for use of the UAS in the commercial operations listed below.

Applications and Operations: Aerial real estate photography and videography for land and homes on acreage, at least 300 feet from the nearest neighborThe UAS provides the consumer with a more economical and safer alternative to a

manned aircraft. Its small size, low noise and minimal potential for accident make it ideal for real estate photography.

How will our exemption be in the public interest? In addition to real estate photography, we will also create promotional videos of the areas surrounding Sequim and Port Angeles, Washington, which have the potential to increase tourism, supporting our local economy. The photos and videos we produce will be posted on our YouTube channel, and other social media sites, to be viewed by those interested in visiting or relocating to our area. We proudly support local community service organizations, and will offer promotional video service to the following organizations at no cost. • Boys & Girls Clubs • Food Bank • Chamber of Commerce • VFW • YMCA • Salvation Army

Characteristics of the Aircraft: • Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K quadcopter • Dimensions: 9.45 in x 16.54 in • Diagonal motor to motor distance: 20 in • Maximum takeoff weight (with camera and battery): 60.0 oz • Maximum climb rate: 2m/s • Maximum descent rate: 3m/s • Built-in Altimeter and GPS • Ensuring utmost safety, the FAA compliant "No Fly Zone" feature prevents flight near commercial airports. • The "No Fly Zone" feature also prevents flight above 400 feet from the ground. • The built-in GPS establishes a 26 ft (8 m) diameter Smart Circle around the pilot when taking off and landing and also creates a Geo Fence that keeps the aircraft from traveling farther than 300 ft (91 m) from the pilot's position.

Request for Exemption, Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act pertaining to Federal Aviation Regulations: The Petitioner requests an exemption from the following regulations as well as any additional regulations that may technically apply to the operation of UAS's.14 CFR 21 H: Airworthiness Certificates

Certification Procedures for Products and Parts Reason for Exception It has been determined that similar UAS's do not require an airworthiness certificate as granted in Exemption No. 11623, 11650, 11664 and 11734.

14 CFR 45.23 (b): Marking of the Aircraft These regulations provide that each aircraft must display "N" and the aircraft's registration number in letters at least 3 inches high. Additionally, the aircraft must display the word "EXPERIMENTAL" in letters at least 2 inches high near the entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. Reason for Exception Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "EXPERIMENTAL" can be placed. Given the size of the UAS, two-inch lettering will be impossible. The word "EXPERIMENTAL" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with 45.29 (f). The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A.

14 CFR 61.113 (A) 7(b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations The regulation provides that no person may serve as a required pilot flight crewmember of a civil aircraft of the United States, unless that person: (1) has a pilot certificate or special purpose authorization issued under this part in that person's physical possession or readily accessible. (2) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment. (3) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. Reason for Exception The Petitioner will follow the manufacturer's training program and safety manual. I also believe these requirements are unnecessary for pilot controlled drone flight. Additionally, current FAA proposals have omitted this as a future requirement for small UAS's.

14 CFR 91.7 (a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Civil Aircraft Airworthiness: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. Reason for Exception It has been determined that similar UAS's do not require an airworthiness certificate, however the petitioner will ensure airworthiness through the combined use of the manufacture's Operations Manual and preflight checics.14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft

This regulation provides that no person may operate an aircraft unless a current, approved flight manual is in the aircraft. Reason for Exception We request an exemption to this requirement since the aircraft is too small to carry documentation. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the UAS will have immediate access to it. The FSS has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption #8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A to list a few.

14 CFR 91.103 (b): Preflight Instruction This regulation requires each pilot to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. As FAA approved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft, an exemption will be needed. The Petitioner will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight.

14 CFR 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes The regulation provides that over sparsely populated areas the aircraft cannot be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. Reason for Exception Since the aircraft will be operating at a maximum of 300 feet AGL, we cannot comply with this requirement. In the case of flying over or near existing private property while providing aerial imagery, landowners will be notified in person by the Petitioner, or by a card left behind by the Petitioner if requested. The Petitioner will review with the landowners the associated risks to people and property. Due to the small size of the UAS the associated risk to persons, vessels, vehicles and structures is not comparable to manned aircraft and should be taken into consideration.

14 CFR 91.121: Altimeter Settings This section requires that each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating below 18,000 feet MSL. Reason for Exception Most UAS do not have a barometric altimeter. Ours does have a GPS that will calculate altitude. The Petitioner will limit flights to a maximum altitude of 400 feet AGL as granted in Exemption No. 11623, 11664, and 11734.14 CFR 90.151 (a) Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions: (a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed. (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes. Reason for Exception The UAS provides a low battery warning to indicate when you should return the UAS to the launch point. The Petitioner will not initiate 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 all flights will be conducted during daylight hours and at times not to be a nuisance to others.

14 CFR 91.203 (a) &(b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration This regulation provides as follows: • No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has an appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. • No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under 19.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or

crew. Reason for Exception To obtain an equivalent level of safety and meet the intent of 91.203, documentation will be housed at a ground control point where the pilot is flying the UAS for immediate access to the extent they are applicable to the UAS's. In doing some research the FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation.

14 CFR 91.405 (a): Maintenance Inspections Each owner or operator of an aircraft- (a) shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in Subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter. Reason for Exception The Petitioner shall inspect the aircraft prior to every flight. The Petitioner also will follow the manufacturer's recommended preflight checklist and make any repair necessary before flights occur. The Petitioner will also maintain a log of any maintenance or repairs performed.

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1): Maintenance Operation after maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding or alteration: (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has under gone maintenance, preventative maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless (1) it has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under 43.7 of this chapter. Reason for Exception The Petitioner who has the responsibility for the operation and safety of the UAS will follow the manufactures suggested replacement parts.14 CFR 91.409 (a) (1) & (2): Inspections

Inspections: (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had (1) an annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return to service by a person authorized by 43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. No inspection performed under paragraph (b) of this section may be substituted for any inspection required by this paragraph unless it is performed by a person authorized to perform annual inspections and is entered as an "annual" inspection in the required maintenance records. Reason for Exception The Petitioner will follow manufacturer's suggestions to ensure that the UAS is in a condition for safe flight at all times.

14 CFR 91.417 (a) &(b): Maintenance Records Except for work performed in accordance with 91.411 and 91.413 each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records (1)(i) (ii)(iii) (2) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) (2) (3) Reason for Exception The Petitioner will keep a record of all repairs and modifications. The Petitioner also proclaims to use approved manufactured parts for all repairs and modifications.

14 CFR Title 14 Chapter 1 Subchapter D Parts 60 thru 67-61.1 to 61.429: Pilot Certification This section pertains to flight rules, pilot certificate requirements, manuals, etc. Reason for Exception The Petitioner believes that these requirements are unnecessary for pilot controlled drone flights and current FAA proposals have omitted this as a future requirement for small UASs.

Sincerely,

i Melanie Arrington Windermere Real Estate/Sequim-East 842 E. Washington St., Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-4844 (office) 360-808-1753 (cell) sequimmarketingC

~ windermere.com Member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics FAA UAS Registration #FA37HWHWXR

The following 2 pages include a picture of the UAS and its specifications.

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Q500 4K

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Version 2.0I NTRODUCTION

The TYPHOON Q500 4K is a superior modular, integrated aerial and ground imaging solution. The system arrives 100% factory-assembled and test flown, including a larger ST10+ 5.5" Android touch screen personal ground station and a CG03 3-axis gimbal camera able to take 16 megapixel still photos and excellent Full HD 60 FPS videos. The STEADYGRIP extends the use of the gimbal camera from the sky to the ground and, With the CGO APP, whatever is shot can be viewed on your SmartPhone with the same control of video FPS, video start/stop and still photos as found on the ST10+. With the Q500 4K, it's never been easier to capture amazing photographs and video footage for a wide variety of uses.

Although the Q500 4K is ready to fly right out the box, please take the time to read through this entire instruction manual for more information on safety, battery charging, flight controls and more before making your first flight. Please also visit www.yuneec.com for additional information including product updates, bulletins, videos and more.

AERIAL IMAGING SOLUTION
Specifictations

TYPHOON Q500 4K

FLIGHT TIME: Up to 25 Minutes DIMENSIONS: 9.45 in (210mm) x 16.54 in (420mm) DIAGONAL MOTOR TO MOTOR DISTANCE: 20 in (510mm) PROPELLER/MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER: 13.0 in (330mm) WEIGHT WITHOUT BATTERY AND PAYLOAD: 40.0 oz (1130g) MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT WITH CG03: 60.0 oz (1700g) BATTERY: 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo (included) CHARGER: 3S 11.1V LiPo DC Balancing Smart Charger with AC Adapter (included) TRANSMITTER: 10-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink (included) MAXIMUM FLYING ALTITUDE: Default 400 Feet Above Ground Level (Adjustable via the Q500 GUI) MAXIMUM ROTATION RATE: 65 0 /s
MAXIMUM ROLL ANGLE: 35 0 RADIO CONTROL FREQUENCY BAND: 2.4GHz MAXIMUM CLIMB RATE: 2m/s MAXIMUM DESCENT RATE: 3m/s CG03

Dimension: 4.2x5.00.1in (106x128x80mm) Weight: 6.9oz (195g) Sensor: 1/2.3" CMOS Effective Pixels: 12.4 Megapixels Camera lens: 14mm/F2.8 35mm FOV: 115 Degree Electronic Shutter: 1/30 -- 1/8000 Working Temperature: 0-40 C Power Consumption: 10W Video Transmission Range: Up to 500m (1640ft) Transmission System: 5.2Ghz — 5.8Ghz Video UHD: 4K 30FPS ST10+

Number of Channels: 10 RC Band: 2.4GHz RC Modulation: Yuneec Video Downlink Band: 5.8GHz Telemetry/OSD: Yes SD Card Compatible: Yes LCD Screen Size: 5.5"
Touchscreen:Yes