UNITED STATES OF AMERI CA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHI NGTON, DC

Regulatory

Docket No. _______________

**IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF :**  **LASHBRO , LLC**  **FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF**

**TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 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) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION**  **OF DJI**  **INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS** 

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012** 

**(PUBLIC LAW 112**
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Submitted on August 25 , 2015 Rodney B. Kolash Lashbro , LLC 1258 Robin Street De Pere , W I 54115 Tel: ( 920 ) 360

- 60022 **TABLE OF CONTENTS** Page GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS...................................................................................3 SUMMARY............................................................................................................. ..............4 IN TRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER............

............................... ........4 BACKGROUND.....................................................................................

...................... ........5 BASI S FOR PETITION...................................................................

............................... ......5 NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER..............................

......................... .....8 THE SPECIFI C SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHI CH LASHBRO , LLC S EEKS EXEMPTI ON..............

............. ... ............. ........................... ....................... .8 THE EXTENT OF RELIEF LASHBRO , LL C SEEKS AND THE REASON LASHBRO , LLC SEEKS THE RELIEF.....

.................................. ...... .. .......... . .....12 THE REASONS WHY GRANTING LASHBRO , LLC REQUEST WOULD BE INTHE PUBLIC INTEREST ...........................................

. ........................ ..... ...15 THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTI ON WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY..........

.................................. ..............................18 SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED INTHE FEDERAL REGI STER.. ....32 ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT LASHBRO , LLC REQUEST...

... .................. ...... . ...33 CONCLUSION...................................................................................... ..............................33 APPENDI CES

.......................................................................... ............................... ......... ... 353 **GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS** AGL Above Ground Level AOI Area of Interest ATC Air Traffic Control ATO Air Traffic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code of Federal Regulations COA Certificate of Authorization FAA Federal Avi ation Administration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LOL Loss of Link NAS National Airspace Sy stem NOTAM Notice to Airman PI C Pilot In Command Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 SO Safety Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem VFR Visual Flight Rules VLOS Visual L ine of Site VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing4 **SUMMARY** Lashbro , LLC seeks exemption 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), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Lashbro , LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft Sy stem (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, special events, film sets, and landscape over certain areas of the United States.

**INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER** Lashbro , LLC provides its clients with expertise and knowledge in adv anced technologies and solutions to increase efficiency , productivity and effectiveness. Lashbro , LLC also provides its clients with the highest quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and non

- profit multimedia projects. Lashbro , LLC has over 26 ye ars of professional experience in photograph y and vid eotaping. Lashbro , LLC produces television commercials and a television series called “Mad Dog & Merrill’s Midwest Grill’n” (www.MadDogandMerrill.com ), has provided professional Video and Photograph y services to corporations like Kimberly

- Clark (Neenah, WI) and advertising agencies like Brand Directions (Appleton, WI) and Arketype (Green Bay , WI) as well as residential photograp hy

and videograph y. In addition, L ashbro, LLC provides FREE video services for community

firefighter training. The objective of Lashbro , LL C aerial video and photograph y operation s is to provide high quality imaging for a variety

of comme rcial, publi c, and residential uses, targeting: Aerial inspections of public and private structures. Search and Rescue operations5 Aerial photograph y/videography of houses / residential and commercial buildings Aerial event photograph y/videograph y Aerial event filming Aerial Appraisals Real Estate Marketing Insurance Inspections of Home and Property Commercial Advertising Video and Photography Real Estate Photograph y and Videograph y FREE services offered to our community , firefighter and state officials Nature Monitoring

**BA CKGROUND** 

Unmanned Aircraft Sy stems: DJI Inspire 1 UAS Lashbro , LLC seeks an exemption to operate DJIsy stems for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJ I Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control St ation (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone
sy stems. The DJ I Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of 6.47 pounds, a length of 17.25 inches, width of 17.76 inches, height of 11.85 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42.75 knots. The DJ I Inspire 1 UA is equipped with four main rotors ; Driven by

L ithium Poly

mer battery

powered electric motors. The DJ I Inspire 1 UA that will be operated b y Lashbro , 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 FOR PETITION** Petitioner, Lashbro , LL C , pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 20126

(FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereb y petitions the Administrator to commercial ly operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in the National Airspace S ys tem (NAS), and for an exemption 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). In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Lashbro , LLC operation of DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airwor thiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingl y, Lashbro , LLC requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that onl y apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Lashbro , LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Lashbro , LLC will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alt erations, or pr eventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) ). Furthermore, Lashbro , LLC will document and maintain a ll maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS

. Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Lashbro , LLC to the extent
necessary to allow a Pilot in C ommand (PI C) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, b y meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safely operate the7

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. Lashbro , LLC seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Lashbro , LLC submits that they will ensure that the DJI In spire 1 UAS are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJI Inspire 1 In struction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. Lashbro , LLC also seeks an exemption from the re quirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not have a ty pical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be provided to the PI C via Global Positioning Sy stem (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Lashbro , LL C operation of DJI Inspire
1 UAS within vis ual line of sight, at or below 4 00 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally , Lashbro , LLC seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Lashbro , LLC submits that safety will not be affected b y operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS 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 f irst point of8

intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Lashbro , LLC provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption: **A. Name And**  **Address Of The Petitioner.** The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: Rodney B. Kolash Lashbro , LLC 1258 Robin Street De Pere , W I 54115 Tel: ( 920 ) 360

- 6002 Email: rod@lashbro .com **B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption.**  **1. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section**  **61.113(a) And (b).** Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PI C) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may

that pers on, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. (b) A private pilot may , for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with an y business or emplo ym ent if

— (1) The flight is only

incidental to that business or employ ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property

for compensation or hire.

**2. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section**  **91.7(a).** Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following:9 (a) No person may

operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. **3. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121.**  Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part: (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, b y reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

-- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL , to

-- (i ) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a) (1) (i) of this section, the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. **4. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements**  **Of Section 91.151(b).**  Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection (b), states the following: (b ) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather co nditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes. **5. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section**  **91.405(a).** Section 91.405, entitle d Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: 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[.]10 **6. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From**  **The Requirements Of Section**  **91.407(a) (1)**  Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a) (1), states the following: (a) No person may

operate any

aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) It has been approved for return to service b y a per son authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter [.] **7. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections**  **91.409(a) (1) And 91.409(a)**  **(2).** Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following: (a) Except as provided in para graph (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 b y a person authori zed 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. **8. Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections**  **91.417(a) And 91.417(b).** Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include

--11 (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service. (2) Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. (ii) Th e current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. (iv) The current in spection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety dire ctives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed b y § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currentl y installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded b y other work or for 1 ye ar after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a) (2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.12

**C. The Extent Of Relief**  **Lashbro , LLC**  **Seeks And The Reason Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks**  **The Relief. 1. Extent Of Relief**  **Lashbro , LLC**  **Seeks And The Reason Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks**  **Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).** Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PI C holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and curren cy requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may , for compensation or hire, act as PI C of an aircra ft in connection with an y business or emplo ym ent if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employ

ment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or propert y for compensation or hire. As set forth more full y below, Lashbro , LLC submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PI C has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PI C is able to safel y operate either the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and
emergency

maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Lashbro , LLC submits that all flights of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Lashbro , LLC business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property

for compensation or hire.13 **2. Extent Of Relief Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks And The Reason**  **Lashbro , LLC**  **Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).**  Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent required to allow Lashbro , LLC to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are in airworth y condition prior to every flight b y ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Lashbro , LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJIPhantom 3 Instruction Manual). Lashbro , LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Lashbro , LLC will ensure that the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS are in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) 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. Extent Of Relief Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks And The Reason**  **Lashbro , LLC**  **Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.**  Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PI C at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that an y altitude information co ncerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Lashbro , LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJ I 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 and14

limitations stated below. As more full y s et forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire 1 UA are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automaticall y ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to eac h flight, and provides the PI C with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS. **4. Extent Of Relief Lasbro**  **, LLC Seeks And The Reason**  **Lashbro , LLC**  **Seeks Relief From Section 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 DJ I Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visua l flight rules (VFR), 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. Lashbro , LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Sec tion 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJ I Inspire 1 UAs will severel y constrain the practicality of an y aerial video or still photo flight operations that Lashbro , LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantl y, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS , the DJ I Inspire 1 operating documents, and Lashbro , LLC proposed operating limitations, ensure that Lashbro , LLC will safel y operate the battery powered DJ I Inspire 1 UA 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 fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes.15 **5. Extent Of Relief Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks And The Reason**  **Lashbro , LLC**  **Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And**  **91.417(a) & (b).** Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only appl y to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Lashbro , LLC requests relief from these Sections because the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more full y below, the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly , Lashbro , LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Lashbro , LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Lashbro , LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS

. **D. The Reasons Why Granting Lashbro**  **, LLC Request Would Be In The Public**  **Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.**  Granting the present Petition will further the public interest b y allowing Lashbro , LLC to safely , efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, special events, film sets, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally , use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notabl y, the benefits of Lashbro , LLC proposed operation of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS will be realized without implicating an y privacy

issues. **1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.**16 The DJ I 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 DJ I Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned ai rcraft 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, b y reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused b y arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire 1 UA do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions 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. **2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI**  **Inspire 1**  **UAS .**  Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatl y benefit the public by drastically

reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery

power and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentall y conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photograph y, while burning ap proximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJ I Inspire 1 UA , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also elimin ates noise pollution, as the UA are propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an intern al combustion engine.17 By using the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS to perform aerial 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 completel y eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UA (weighing approximately 6.47 pounds respectivel y, at its maximum gross weight with a length of 17.25 inches and width of 17. 76 inches , and with no fuel on board) , has less phy sical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typi cally conduct similar operations (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 Vi deo and Photography Operations w**  **ith DJI**  **Inspire 1 UAS**  **Will Benefit The Economy.** In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United States based companies, like Lashbro , LLC , to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy

. Specificall y, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory

actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technolo gy in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery

powere d Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology that not only

allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cos t of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS , companies such as Lashbro , LL C , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and18

contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. econom y. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companie s to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad. **4. There Are No Privacy Issues.** Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Lashbro , LLC proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically , the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS will be operated onl y in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Lashbro , LLC Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Lo g, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. **E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That**  **Provided By The Rule From Which Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption.**  **1. Reasons Why The DJI**  **Inspire 1 UA**  **Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.**  In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Lashbro , LLC operation of the DJ I In spire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a19

hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specificall y, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: (a ) In General.

--Notwithstanding any other re quirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of th e plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act. (b ) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

--In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

-- ( 1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airs pace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and (2 ) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1). (c) Requirements for Sa

fe Operation.

--If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the natio nal airspace system. In seeking this exemption, Lashbro , LLC submits that the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS can operate safel y in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by : (a) the characteristics of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS ; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

**a. The Specifications Of The DJI**  **Inspire 1 UAS**  **Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.**  The DJ I Inspire 1 UAS do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability

.20 **i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI**  **Inspire 1 UAS**  **.** The technical specification s of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS are set forth b y the DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A

.

**ii. The DJI**  **Inspire 1 UAS**  **Autonomous Flight And Navigat ion Modes**  **Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.**  The DJ I Inspire 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and full y autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided in the Manufacturer’s User Manual *See attached PDF File **iii. The DJI**  **Ins pire 1**  **UAS Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home**  **Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.** When the Control L ink is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 UA will remain stationary , in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJ I Inspire 1 UA do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control L ink is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., fail safe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS is provided in the Manufacturer’s User Manual *See attached PDF

**iv. The DJI**  **Inspire 1 GCS And Its Operatio**  **n.** A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJ I Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided in the Manufacturer’s User Manual *See attached
PDF **b. Flight Operations Of DJI**  **Inspire 1 UAS**  **Are Limited To The Line Of**

**Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.** Lashbro , LLC will only

utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PI C) of the DJ I In spi re 1 UAS

. Additionally , a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.21 **c. Flights Of DJI**  **Inspire 1 UAS**  **Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.**  In seeking this exemption, Lashbro , LLC proposes to commerciall y operate DJ I Inspire 1 UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations: 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the f ollowing aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJ I Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Sy stems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting 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 5 00 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved b y ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 5. The UAs must be op erated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PI C at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by an y device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PI C’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate. 6. The use of fir st person view (FPV) b y the PI C or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC alway s maintains VL OS capability

. The SO and PI C must b e able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not 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 PI C must ens ure that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PI C with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not perm itted to operate the camera or other instruments. 9. The operating documents and 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 limi tations contained in the grant22 of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating 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 operating 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 al so present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment 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 pe tition 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 PI C 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 f

or safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properl y documented in the aircraft records. 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS op eration or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The PI C who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. 12. The pre

- flight inspection must acco unt for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, 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 carry 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 total 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 mus t comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 17. The PI C must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

- class medical certificate.23 18. The operator may

not permit any

PIC to operate unless the PI C meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the abil ity to safel y 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 fl ight 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 PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated trainin g sessions. During training, proficiency , and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PI C must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in acco rdance 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 conducted 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 may

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 5 00 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally

from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PI C. 22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it mu st return to a pre

determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents. 23. The PI C must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the o perating documents. 24. The PI C 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 rem aining. 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate 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 Air man (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 4824 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted 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, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Sub part C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation 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 Ground 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 yi eld the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at al l times. 30. The UAS may

not be operated b y the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PI C, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that suf ficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris 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 protectio n and are within 5 00 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease 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 permission and the PI C h as made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; c. Operations nearer to the PI C, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a). 32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative wil l be obtained for each flight to be conducted.25 33. Any incident, 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 Off ice (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. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requiremen ts Of Section 61.113(a)**  **And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.** Lashbro , LLC submits that the equivalent level of safety established b y Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and
currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safely operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintainin g appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering Lashbro , LLC proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those o f commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safel y operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS, Lashbro , LLC submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not cor

relate to the airmanship skills necessary for Lashbro , 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 all material respects, to those presented he rein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). Lashbro , LLC will not allow any PIC to operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS unless that
PI C has demons trated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJ I Inspire 126

UAS training and currency requirements, that the PI C is able to safely operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and
emergency

maneuv ers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specificall y, the PI C must have accumulated 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 min imum 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 exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PI C must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 day s (for curre ncy 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 Lashbro , LLC proposed operations. The Administrato r has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose o f motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent 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 PI C must also have accumulated and logged 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 consider s these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make 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 h our requirements, the PI C must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 day s (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in th e skills necessary

to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance27 with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency , and exp erience

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency , and experience

- building flights the PI C is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingl y, Lashbro , LLC will ensure safe operations by not allowing any

PI C to operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS unless that PI C has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency

requireme nts, that the PIC is able to safel y operate the DJ I 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 b y Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every

flight, Lashbro , LL C will ensure that the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworth y condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein. Additionally , the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances simil ar, 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, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). **4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121**  **Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.** The equivalent level of safety established b y Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information of the DJ I Inspire 1 UA will be provided to the PI C via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from28

the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Lashbro , LLC operation of the DJ I Inspire 1 UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safet y equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically establis hed 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 specifications of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS ; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingl y, Lashbro , LLC will ensure that it will safely operate the battery

powered DJ I Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery

power to fl y for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cr uising speed, to fl y after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJ I Phantom 3 UAS ; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established b y 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore and similarily , safety will be ensured as the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS29

provide audible and visual warnings to the PI C at the GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, th e first warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery

power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the criticall y low battery level, the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS will descend and land automatically

. Significantl y, previous exemptio ns granted b y the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversel y affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft 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 Requirements 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, Lashbro , 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 Lashbro , LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or
preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Lashbro, LLC , Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJ I Ins pire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Lashbro , LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS

.30 Since the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS will be inspected as prescribed b y the operating documents, Lashbro , LLC will maintain the equi valent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A cop y of the DJ I Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Exhibit B ; a copy of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit C

. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversel y affect safety because Lashbro , LLC will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating docum ents. 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 Inspire 1 UAS will be performed b y trained technicians. Maintenance will be doc umented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log. Significantl y, previous exemptions granted b y the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversel y affected whe n the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. In consideration of Lashbro , LLC proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJ I In spire 1 UAS , Lashbro , LLC submits that

sa fety will not be adversely affected by

granting 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 respe cts, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,31

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 Operati on.**  In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Lashbro , LLC requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJ I 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 §§ 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 UA for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Secti on 333 sets forth the requirements for considering 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 DJ I Inspire 1 UAS , 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 airworthiness 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 conditions and amendments thereto for the product.32 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 estab lish a level of safety 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 Lashbro , LLC intended operation of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS , 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 Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules**  **From Which Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks Exemption:**  Lashbro , LLC seeks exemption from the requirements of 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). **A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Lashbro**  **, LLC Seeks:**  This exemp tion will permit Lashbro , LLC to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. **G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Suppo**  **rt Lashbro**  **, LLC Request.**  This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely

in the NAS. As such, Lashbro , LLC re quest for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.33 FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering 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. As discussed in detail above, Lashbro , LLC will operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS safel y in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. **CONCLUSION** As set forth herein, Lashbro , LLC seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS commerciall y, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose o f conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, b y allowing Lashbro , LLC to safely , efficiently, and economically operate the DJ I Inspire 1 UAS commerciall y within the NAS. **WHEREFORE** , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 , Section 333, Lashbro , LLC respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 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), and permit Lashbro , LLC to operate the DJ I34

Inspire 1 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Date d: August 25 , 2015

Respectfully submitted, Lashbro , LLC /s/ Rodney

B. Kolash

_________________________ Rodney B. Kolash 1258 Robin Street De Pere, Wisconsin 54115 Tel: ( 920) 360

- 600235 Appendices : A

– DJ I Inspire 1 Technical Specifications B

– DJ I Inspire 1 Monthly Maintenance Log

APPENDIX

– A **DJI Inspire 1**  **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS** Drone Sky

Vision , LLC only

utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also b e set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart ph one/tablet devices)

**Aircraft** MODEL T600 WEI GHT (BATTERY INCLUDED) 2935 g HOVERING ACCURACY (G PS MODE) Vertical: 0.5 m Horizontal: 2.5 m MAX ANGULAR VELOCI TY Pitch: 300°/s Yaw: 150°/s MAX TILT ANGLE 35° MAX ASCENT SPEED 5 m/s MAX DESCENT SPEED 4 m/s MAX SPEED 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) MAX FLIGHT ALT ITUDE 4500 m MAX WI ND SPEED RESI S TANCE 10 m/s MAX FLIGHT TIME Approximately

18 minutes MOTOR MODEL36 DJI3510 PROPELLER MODEL DJI1345 IN DOOR HOVERING Enabled b y default OPERATI

NG TEMPERATURE RANGE

- 10° to 40° C DIAGONAL DISTANCE 559 to 581 mm DIMENSIONS 438x451x301 mm
**Gimbal** MODEL ZENMUSE X3 OUTPUT POWER (WITH C AMERA) Static: 9 W In Motion: 11 W OPERATI

NG CURRENT Station: 750 mA Motion: 900 mA ANGULAR VIBRATION RA NGE ±0.03° MOUNTING Detachable CONTROLLABLE RANGE Pitch:

- 90° to +30° Pan: ±320° MECHANI CALRANGE Pitch:

- 125° to +45° Pan: ±330° MAX CONTROLLABLE SPE ED Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s
**Camera** NAME X3 MODEL FC350 TOTAL PIXELS 12.76M EFFECT IVE PIXELS 12.4M IMAGE MAX SIZE 4000x3000 ISO RANGE 100

- 3200 (video)37 100

- 1600 (photo) ELECTRONI C SHUTTER S PEED 8s

- 1/8000s FOV (FIELD OF VIEW) 94° CMOS Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” LENS 20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞ 9 Elements in 9 groups Anti

- distortion STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MO DES Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5 /7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time

- lapse VIDEO RECORDING MODE S UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60 MAX BITRATE OF VIDEO STORAGE 60 Mbps SUPPORTED FILE FORMA TS FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG

- 4 AVC/H.264) SUPPORTED SD CARD TY PES Micro SD Max capacity : 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating required. OPERATI

NG TEMPERATURE RANGE 0° to 40° C
**Remote Controller** NAME C1 OPERATI

NG FREQUENCY 922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only) 5.725~5.825 GHz 2.400~2.483 GHz TRANSMI TTI

NG DI STANC E (OUTDOOR AND UNOBS TRUCTED) 2 km EIRP 10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G VIDEO OUTPUT PORT USB, mini

- HDMI POWER SUPPLY Built

- in battery38 CHARGING DJIcharger DUAL USER CAPABILITY Host

- and

- Slave connection MOBILE DEVICE HOLDER Tablet or Phone MAX MOBILE DEVI CE WIDTH 170mm OUTPUT POWER 9 W OPERATI

NG TEMPERATURE RANGE

- 10° to 40° C STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE Less than 3 months:

- 20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 2 8° C CHARGING TEMPERATURE RANGE 0

- 40° C BATTERY 6000 mAh L iPo 2S **Charger** MODEL A14

- 100P1A VOLTAGE 26.3 V RATED POWER 100 W **Battery (Standard)** NAME Intelligent Flight Battery MODEL TB47 CAPACI TY 4500 mAh VOLTAGE 22.2 V BATTERY TYPE LiPo 6S High voltage battery ENERGY 99.9 Wh NET WEI GHT 570 g OPERATI

NG TEMPERATURE RANGE

- 10° to 40° C STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE Less than 3 months:

- 20° to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C39 CHARGING TEMPERATURE RANGE 0° to 40° C MAX CHARGING POWER 180 W **Battery (Optional)** NAME Intelligent Flight Battery MODEL TB48 CAPACI TY 5700 mAh VOLTAGE 22.8 V BATTERY TYPE LiPo 6S ENERGY 129.96 Wh NET WEI GHT 670 g OPERATI

NG TEMPERATURE RANGE

- 10° to 40° C STORAGE TEMPERATURE RANGE Less than 3 months:

- 20 to 45° C More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C CHARGING TEMPERATURE RANGE 0° to 40° C MAX CHARGING POWER 180 W **Vision Positioning** VELOCITY RANGE Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground) AL TI TUDE RANGE 5

- 500 cm OPERATI

NG ENVIRONMEN T Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces OPERATI

NG RANGE 0

- 250 cm **DJI GO App** MOBILE DEVICE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS iOS 8.0 or later, Android 4.1.2 or later SUPPORTED MOBILE DEV ICES * Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. * Compatible with Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOT Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 EXPERIA, MI 3, MI PAD *Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development continues.40 APPENDIX

– B Monthly Maintenance Log

UAS #_____ Date Issue Maintenance Initials Performed Firmware Check Frame Engines Propellers Camera Gimbal Landing Gear Vibration Other: