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Table of Contents

Glossary of Abbreviations.......................................................................4

List of Attachments...............................................................................5

Introduction and Interest of Petitioner.......................................................5

Unmanned Aerial Systems......................................................................5

Unmanned Aircraft Pilot in Command (PIC).................................................8

Operations of sUAS ..............................................................................10

Requested Exemptions from Regulations ....................................................13

Public Interest...................................................................................16

Conclusion.......................................................................................17
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Glossary of Abbreviations

AGL Above Ground Level

ATC Air Traffic Control

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal AviationAdministration

FAR Federal AviationRegulation

MAAP Mid Atlantic Aviation Partnership

NAS National Airspace System

PIC Pilot in Command

PQS Personnel QualificationSystem

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333

SOP Standard Operating Procedures

sUAS Small Unmanned AircraftSystems

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VMC Visual MeteorologicalConditions

VT Virginia Polytechnic Institute

VO Visual Observer

VLOS Visual Line of Sight
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List of Attachments

(1) HAZON Standard Operating Procedures Extract, Chapters 1-4 and 

Checklists/Forms

(2) DJI Phantom 2 Operating Manual

(3) DJI S1000+ Operating Manual

(4) Draganflyer X4-ES sUAV Operating Manual

(5) Draganflyer Ground Station Operating Manual

(6) Certificate of Authorization (COA) 2014-ESA-160

(7) Penguin V2 Operating Manual 

(8) Fire Fly 6 Operating Manual

Eight attachments listed are referenced in the request for exemption and contain trade secret 

and commercial proprietary information that HAZON has not and will not share with others 

except under appropriate confidentiality agreements. The HAZON Standard Operating 

Procedures (SOP) attachment contains operating conditions and procedures that have been 

developed exclusively by HAZON, and that are not available to the public. HAZON is 

requesting that these attachments be treated as proprietary information pursuant to 14 

C.F.R. Section 11.35, and maintains that they are protected from release under the Freedom 

of Information Act. See 5 U.S.C. 552 et seq.

Section 1: Introduction and Interest of Petitioner

HAZON, Veteran owned and operated, is the leading developer of sUAV service 

operations, training, safety and management programs. The mission of HAZON is to 

support, develop and validate unmanned system operations. Our goal is to provide 

unmatched quality and safety. 

HAZON has safely conducted FAA approved COA, (2014-ESA-160) for infrastructure 

inspection with Virginia Tech (MAAP). HAZON will be executing an FAA approved 

COA for Crisis Response with Virginia Tech in the Spring of 2015.

Section 2: Unmanned Aerial Systems

Regarding the Unmanned Aircraft System 

1. Petitioners should describe how the proposed UAS operation will be safely conducted to 

minimize risk to the NAS or to persons and property on the ground. Specifically, petitioners 

should describe the design and operational characteristics for the type(s) of UAS they 

intend to operate, e.g. aircraft performance and performance limitations, operating 

procedures, and aircraft loading information in as much detail as possible. This could be 

provided in the petition or in an Aircraft Flight Manual or similar document. 

NOTE: The FAA will consider all information and data submitted by the petitioner that 

describes the UAS developmental and operational history. This could include statistical 

data or other documentation for the specific design and performance characteristics of the 

UAS, including the operational history and operational failure modes, obtained through 

previous Research & Development (R&D) and/or flight test activities, e.g. operations 
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conducted under a COA, with a civil airworthiness certificate, or under other authorized 

operating conditions. 

2. Petitioners should describe any procedures they would implement, such as pre-flight 

inspections, maintenance, and repair, to ensure that the UAS is in a condition for safe 

flight. This could be provided in the petition, an Aircraft Flight Manual, a Maintenance and 

Inspection Manual, or similar document. 

NOTE: The Aircraft Flight Manual and Maintenance and Inspection Manual may be 

separate documents or combined in a single document

3. The petitioner should describe the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum used for control of 

the UAS and associated equipment that is part of the UAS (i.e., sensors, cameras, etc.), and 

whether it complies with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate 

government oversight agency requirements. 

NOTE: Petitioners should be able to provide the FCC approval letter or show compliance 

with FCC requirements upon request.

General Information Pertaining to All Proposed sUAS

HAZON will operate less than fifty-five pound sUAS, with the ability to support crisis 

response, including but not limited to search and rescue, damage assessment, insurance 

claims assessment, and to enhance disaster site situational awareness for first responders 

and others, with payloads capable of supporting this mission.

Prior to each flight the PIC shall inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe 

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

aircraft will be prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been 

performed and the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control 

Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must 

be properly documented in aircraft records. All discrepancies noted shall be documented as 

described in the HAZON SOP (Chapter 1, Para 111).

Any sUAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the sUAS operation or 

flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, shall undergo a 

functional test flight in accordance with the manufacturers manual and HAZON SOP

(Chapter 1, Para 111). The PIC who conducts the functional test flight shall make an entry 

in the sUAS aircraft logbook of the flight. 

HAZON shall follow the manufacturer’s sUAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection and life limit requirements, with particular attention to flight 

critical components that may not be addressed in the manufacturer’s manuals.

HAZON shall carry out their maintenance, inspections and record keeping requirements, in 

accordance with the operator’s manual. Maintenance, inspection, and alterations must be 

noted in the aircraft log book, including total flight hours, description of work 

accomplished, and the signature of the authorized maintenance technician returning the 

sUAV to service. HAZON SOP (Chapter 1, Para 111).
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Each sUAS operated under the proposed exemption shall comply with all manufacturer 

System and Safety Bulletins.

HAZON technicians will receive and document training referenced in the manufacturer’s

operations manual.

HAZON technicians shall make a record entry in the sUAS logbook or equivalent 

document of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between 

inspections.

Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control 

of the sUAS shall comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other 

appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

DJI Phantom 2

HAZON seeks an exemption to operate DJI Phantom 2 sUAS, for compensation or hire. 

The DJI Phantom 2 is comprised of a quad rotor unmanned aircraft and a handheld ground 

control station. The Phantom II has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2.8 pounds, 

diameter (rotor span) 23.75 inches, width of 12.5 inches, and height of 8.1 inches. The 

Phantom II is equipped with four rotors driven by four lithium polymer battery powered 

electric motors.

Design and operational characteristics are provided in DJI Phantom 2 Operating Manual 

(Page 35). Flight crews shall conduct pre-flight inspections as documented in HAZON 

SOP (Chapter 2 Para 202) and DJI Phantom 2 Operating Manual (Page 24). 

DJI S1000+

HAZON seeks an exemption to operate a DJI-S1000 sUAS for compensation or hire. The 

DJI-S1000+ is comprised of a multi-rotor unmanned aircraft and two handheld ground 

control stations. The DJI-S1000 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 24 pounds, 

diagonal wheelbase of 41.4 inches, and height of approximately 18 inches. The DJI- S1000 

is equipped with eight rotors driven by eight lithium polymer battery powered electric 

motors.

Design and operational characteristics are provided in DJI S1000+ Operating Manual (Page 

22).

Flight crews shall conduct pre-flight inspections as documented in HAZON SOP (Chapter 

2 Para 202) and DJI S1000+ Operating Manual (Page 4).

Draganflyer X4-ES

HAZON seeks an exemption to operate a DraganFlyer X4-ES sUAS for compensation or 

hire. The DraganFlyer is comprised of a quad rotor unmanned aircraft and two handheld 

ground control stations. The DraganFlyer has a maximum gross weight of approximately 

5.6 pounds, diameter (rotor span) of 42 inches, width of 34 inches, and height of 11 inches. 
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The DraganFlyer is equipped with four rotors driven by four lithium polymer battery 

powered electric motors.

Design and operational characteristics of the Draganflyer X4-ES are provided in 

Draganflyer X4-ES Operating Manual (Pages 77-80) and Ground Station Operating Manual 

(Pages 75-76).

Flight crews shall conduct pre-flight inspections as documented in HAZON SOP (Chapter 

2 Para 202), Draganflyer X4-ES Operating Manual (Pages 52-54) and Draganflyer Ground 

Station Operating Manual (Pages 62-64).

Penguin V2 

HAZON seeks an exemption to operate the Penguin V2 sUAS, for compensation or hire.

The Penguin V2 is a fixed wing brushless motor pusher prop sUAS. It has a wingspan of 

67.7 inches and a length of 48.5 inches. It has a wing area of 3.9 ft2

, and is powered by a 

lithium polymer battery. It has a maximum flight weight of 4.8 pounds. It is made of EPO 

foam and the wing and fuselage are reinforced with wood, aluminum alloy and carbon fiber 

piping. It has an observed normal cruise air speed of about 25 mph. Design and 

operational characteristics of the Penguin are provided in the Penguin V2 Operating 

Manual (Page 2).

Flight crews shall conduct pre-flight inspections as documented in HAZON SOP (Chapter 

2 Para 202) and Penguin Operating Manual (Pages 9-10).

FireFly 6

HAZON seeks an exemption to operate the FireFly 6 sUAS, for compensation or hire. The 

FireFly 6 is a hybrid sUAS that can conduct vertical take offs and landings (VTOL) and 

then transition to conventional horizontal flight. It is powered by six brushless motors and 

two or four lithium polymer batteries. It has a wingspan of 60 inches and a length of 37.4 

inches with a maximum flight weight of 9.0 pounds. The FireFly 6 has a normal cruise air 

speed of 30 mph, and a maximum air speed of 57 mph during conventional horizontal 

flight. 

Flight crews shall conduct pre-flight inspections as documented in HAZON SOP (Chapter 

2 Para 202) and FireFly 6 Operating Manual (Page 36).

Section 3: Unmanned Aircraft Pilot in Command (PIC)

Regarding the Unmanned Aircraft PIC 

4. Petitioners should describe the qualifications required of any PIC(s) who will be directly 

responsible for the operation of the UAS, including information such as: the level of airman 

certificate held; any applicable training related to the operation; and any minimum hours 

of flight experience required by the PIC(s), both total flight time and the time with the 

particular UAS. If the operation would use visual observers, petitioners should describe 

their roles and qualifications. 
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5. Petitioners should describe the medical standards and certification of the PIC(s) directly 

responsible for the operation of the UAS. 

All HAZON Flight Crews, including PIC and Visual Observers (VO), will be qualified as 

directed by HAZON SOP (Chapter 1, Para 108). 

All flight crew members, including PIC and VO, will have an understanding of, and 

comply with, Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations, and/or Agency directives and 

regulations, applicable to the airspace where the sUAS will operate. Specifically all flight 

crew members will receive training on the rules and responsibilities described in 14 CFR 

Part 91 Sections 91.111, 91.113 and 91.115 regarding cloud clearance, flight visibility and 

the pilot controller glossary, including standard ATC phraseology and communication. 

The PIC must possess at least a current private pilot certificate and third class medical 

certificate. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 

Section 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his/her pilot certificate. 

Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of crisis response support (or similar 

operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 

CFR Section 61.51(b), a minimum of 25 hours of total time as a sUAS pilot and at least ten 

hours logged as a sUAS pilot with similar sUAS type (fixed wing or rotary). Prior 

documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations 

may satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience building flights are 

requested to be conducted under this grant of exception to accomplish the required flight 

cycles and flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience building flights, all 

persons not essential for flight operations will be considered non-participants and the PIC 

will operate the sUAS with appropriate distance from non-participants in accordance with 

14 CFR Section 91.119.

Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of crisis response support (or similar 

operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged in a manner consistent with 14 

CFR Section 61.51(b), a minimum of five hours as a sUAS PIC operating the make and 

model of the sUAS to be utilized for operations under this requested exemption, and three 

take-offs and landings in the preceding 90 days. Training, proficiency, experiencebuilding, and take-off and landing currency flights are requested to be conducted under this 

grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency. During 

training, proficiency, experience building, and take-off and landing currency flights all 

personnel not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC 

must operate the sUAS with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 

14 CFR Section 91.119.

All operations must utilize a VO. The VO may be used to satisfy the Visual Line of Sight 

(VLOS) requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and 

PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. This condition and limitation is 

consistent with all FAA approved Exemptions.
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Section 4: Operations of sUAS

Regarding the Operation of the Unmanned Aircraft 

6. Petitioners should fully describe their intended UAS operation(s). Petitioners should 

describe how the proposed operation(s) would not adversely affect safety, or how they 

would provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by the rule from which 

exemption is sought. Petitioners should address any plans to implement clearly defined 

operational borders and procedures to ensure public safety, which includes persons and 

property both in the air and on the ground. This can be described in the petition, in an 

Operations Manual, or similar document. 

NOTE: The FAA will closely examine the proposed operation(s) with respect to safety of 

flight, NAS safety considerations, and the safety of the non-participating persons and 

property during the operational period and within the operational area. 

7. Petitioners should specify the proposed maximum operating speed and altitude, and 

describe minimum flight visibility and distance from clouds for their intended operation(s). 

Petitioners should describe potential hazards and safety mitigations associated with these 

proposed conditions. These issues can be addressed in the petition, an Operations Manual, 

or similar document. 

The sUAS shall remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned aviation 

operations and activities at all times.

The sUAS shall be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL). All altitudes reported to ATC will be in feet.

The multi-rotor sUAS shall not be flown at a ground speed exceeding 30 mph.

Fixed wing and hybrid sUAS shall be flown at a ground speed not to exceed the maximum 

design limitation air speed of 57 mph as stated in the operating manuals. 

sUAS Operations will be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). The 

sUAS will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2000 feet horizontally from 

a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in 

accordance with HAZON SOP. 

The sUAS PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in 

accordance with operating documents.

The sUAS 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 sUAS with 25% battery power remaining.
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The sUAS operated in accordance with this proposed exemption shall be identified by 

serial numbers, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as 

large as practicable.

The sUAS documents required under 14 CFR 91.9 and 91.203 shall be available to the PIC 

at the Ground Control Station of the sUAS anytime the aircraft is operating. Those 

documents shall be available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon 

request.

Any sUAS incidents, accidents or flight operations that transgress the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA shall be reported to the 

FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents shall be reported to 

the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB 

Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

Unless otherwise specified in this petition, the sUAS PIC, and the sUAS operations shall 

comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61 

and 91.

8. Petitioners should describe the characteristics of the area of intended operation(s) and 

the associated potential hazards, in accordance with the statutory mandate under Section 

333 regarding proximity to populated areas. These issues can be addressed in the petition, 

an Operations Manual, or similar document. 

The sUAS shall not be operated over congested or densely populated areas. These areas 

include but are not limited to the yellow areas depicted on World Aeronautical Charts 

(WAC), Sectional Aeronautical Charts (Sectionals), or Terminal Area Charts (TAC). Each 

work site will also be evaluated based on local conditions.

Operations of sUAS may be conducted at distances less than 500 feet from participating 

persons, vessels, vehicles or structures that perform an essential function in connection with 

these special purpose operations. Operations closer than 500 feet from the PIC, VO, 

operator trainees and essential persons are permitted when operationally necessary; but 

never so close to present an undue hazard. This is consistent with Exemption No. 11138.

Operations of sUAS may be conducted at distances less than 500 feet from unoccupied 

vessels, vehicles or structures owned by the land owner/controller when the land 

owner/controller grants such permission, and the PIC makes a safety assessment of the risk 

from operations and determines that it does not present an undue hazard to persons or 

property. This is consistent with Exemption No. 11138.

Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons

unless barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the sUAS and/or debris in the event of an accident. HAZON shall 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 sUAS, flight 

operations will cease immediately. This is consistent with Exemption No. 11138.
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All operations of sUAS shall be conducted with the permission from the land 

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

or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

9. Petitioners should describe if they intend to operate in the proximity of any airports, in 

accordance with the statutory mandate under Section 333 regarding proximity to airports. 

The sUAS will 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 will be made available to the Administrator upon request. This is consistent 

with Exemption No 11159.

10. The UAS must be operated within visual line-of-sight (VLOS), in accordance with the 

statutory mandate under Section 333(b)(1). Petitioners should describe how they intend to 

comply with his mandate. 

The sUAS must be operated within VLOS of the PIC and VO at all times. This requires the 

PIC to be able to use human vision to see the sUAS unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA issued medical certificate.

All sUAS operations must utilize a VO. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS 

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

be able to communicate verbally at all times. The PIC and VO 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 VO can perform the functions prescribed in HAZON’s SOP (Chapter 

1, Para 103).

The sUAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. Operations 

will not be conducted during night as defined in 14 CFR 1.1. 

11. Petitioners should describe any procedures they would implement for conducting a 

preflight safety risk assessment to determine that the UAS is in a condition for safe flight 

(14 CFR § 91.7(b)) and that the planned operation can be completed safely. These 

procedures can be addressed in the petition, an Aircraft Flight Manual, Operations 

Manual, or similar document. 

HAZON will conduct preflight safety risk assessments to determine that the sUAS is in a 

condition for safe flight (14 CFR Section 91.7(b)) and that the planned operation can be 

completed safely. Specific procedures are addressed in HAZON’s SOP (Chapter 2, Para 

202), and sUAS Operation Manuals. 

12. If petitioners intend to conduct operations which have existing requirements to notify 

Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) prior to operations – such as motion picture and 

television filming, or pipeline and powerline patrol – petitioners should describe their 

intended coordination in this regard for their proposed operation(s). 
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HAZON’s operations do not require a notification to Flight Standards District Offices 

(FSDOs).

13. The FAA intends to require entities who obtain an exemption under this process to also 

obtain a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) from the FAA Air Traffic 

Organization prior to conducting operation(s) in the NAS. 

HAZON shall obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this requested grant of 

exemption. Additionally, HAZON will request a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) not more 

than 72 hours, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation.

Section 5: Requested Exemptions from Regulations

Considered Regulation Title Recommended Action

14 C.F.R Part 21.185 Airworthiness 

Certificate

HAZON recommends that in 

consideration of the size, weight, 

speed and limited operating area 

associated with these aircraft and 

their operation, the Secretary of 

Transportation determines that these 

aircraft meet the conditions of 

Section 333. Relief is not 

necessary.

14 C.F.R. Part 45.23(b) Display of marks HAZON sUAV shall be identified 

by serial number, registered in 

accordance with 14 CFR part 47, 

and have identification (N-Number) 

markings in accordance with 14 

CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings 

will be as large as practicable. 

Relief is not necessary.

14 C.F.R. Part 61.113(a) Private pilot 

privileges and 

limitations

The FAA has found in previous 

grants of exemption that a PIC with 

a private pilot certificate operating a 

sUAS would not adversely affect 

operations in the NAS or present a 

hazard to persons or property on the 

ground. Request relief with 

limitations and conditions 

specified in this petition.
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14 C.F.R. Part 61.133(b) Commercial pilot 

privileges and 

limitations

The FAA has found in previous 

grants of exemption that a PIC with 

a private pilot certificate operating a 

sUAS would not adversely affect 

operations in the NAS or present a 

hazard to persons or property on the 

ground. Request relief with 

limitations and conditions 

specified in this petition.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.7(a) Civil Aircraft 

Airworthiness

HAZON recommends that in 

consideration of the size, weight, 

speed and limited operating area 

associated with this aircraft and its 

operation, the Secretary of 

Transportation determines that these 

aircraft meet the conditions of 

Section 333. Relief is not 

necessary.

14 C.F.R. Part 

91.9(b)(2) &(c)

Civil Aircraft Flight 

Manual, Marking, 

and Placard 

Requirements

The FAA has previously determined 

that relief from these sections is not 

necessary. Relevant materials may 

be kept in a location accessible to 

the PIC in compliance with the 

regulations. Relief is not 

necessary.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.103 Preflight Action HAZON will perform. Relief is not 

necessary.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.109(a) Flight Instruction HAZON will conduct all flight 

training through procedures 

specified in Training Instruction 

during dedicated training sessions. 

Based on previous decisions made

by the FAA for sUAS petitions 

regarding this regulation, relief is 

not necessary.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.119(c) Minimum Safe 

Altitude

Aircraft will be operated below 400

AGL, but not over congested areas. 

Request relief with limitations and 

conditions specified in this 

petition.
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14 C.F.R. Part 121 Altimeter Settings The proposed aircraft have a 

barometric altimeter and GPS 

derived altitude capabilities. 

HAZON recommends that the 

altimeter be set to zero feet AGL 

rather than local barometric pressure 

or field altitude before flight. 

Considering the limited altitude of 

the proposed operations. Request 

relief with limitations and 

conditions specified in this 

petition.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.151(a) Fuel Requirements 

in VFR

Prior relief has been granted for 

manned and unmanned aircraft to 

operate at less than prescribed 

minimums. Request relief with 

limitations and conditions 

specified in this petition.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.203(a)

and (b)

Certifications 

Required

Original intent of these regulations 

was to display an aircraft’s 

airworthiness, certification and 

registration documents so they 

would be easily available to 

inspectors and passengers. Based on 

the FAA Memorandum subject, 

“Interpretation regarding whether 

certain required documents may be 

kept at an unmanned aircraft’s 

control station,” dated August 8, 

2014, relief is not necessary.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.405(a) Maintenance 

Required

Request relief with limitations and 

conditions specified in this 

petition.

14 C.F.R. Part 

91.407(a)(1)

Operation after 

Maintenance

Request relief with limitations and 

conditions specified in this 

petition.

14 C.F.R. Part 

91.409(a)(1) and (2)

Inspections Request relief with limitations and 

conditions specified in this 

petition.

14 C.F.R. Part 91.417(a)

and (b)

Maintenance 

Records

Request relief with limitations and 

conditions specified in this 

petition.
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Public Interest

HAZON’s operations of sUAS to perform aerial crisis response support will reduce the risk 

to life and property of first responders and crisis response teams by decreasing the 

requirements for personnel to enter unknown/unsafe areas without prior knowledge of 

hazards in the affected disaster area. The utilization of sUAS will also enhance situational 

awareness for crisis management leadership and victim/survivor search and rescue, thus 

reducing the requirements for and risk to manned aircraft operating in this often constrained 

and austere environment. HAZON will use battery-powered sUAS that serve as safe and 

efficient alternatives to the manned aircraft commonly utilized to conduct crisis response 

support. The information gathered during these flights will be used to inform long term 

recovery efforts, to include infrastructure rebuilding and individual and commercial 

insurance claims. Also, the flight data, inspection results, recorded observations and 

lessons learned from these operations will be compiled to further enhance its current safety 

program. 

The applicant proposes that the exemptions requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have 

the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations 

provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the 

current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety 

enhancement to crisis response support conducted by manned aircraft.
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