# UAS 333 Exemption Request Sapient Film Productions 30797 Point Woods Ct Temecula, Ca 92591 (520)730
- 6377 Total Pages:TO: FAA OFFICE OF REGULATIONS

FROM: VINCENT JOSEPH, CEO, SAPIENT FILM PRODUCTIONS, LLC SUBJECT: UAS Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) ENCLOSURE 1: DJI INSPIRE 1 MANUAL ENCLOSURE 2: DJI S1000 MANUAL ENCLOSURE 3: DJI S900 MANUAL This letter serves as a request for exemption to operate Unmanned Aircra ft Systems (UAS) in the collection of aerial footage for film and television production. This petition requests relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H — Airworthiness Certificates. The UAS(s) that will be used in media gathering will be purchased from a reputable vendor DJI w ith all systems having undergone extensive ground and in
-flight testing prior to release . Specific UAS models to be utilized in gathering aerial footage can be found in Enclosures 1
- 3 and will be registered with the FAA once the request for exemption has been approved by the FAA. Sapient Film Productions will create and implement extensive flig ht manuals designed to ensure UAS(s) are operated safely in order to prevent damage or injury to property and persons in the vicinity of UAS operations. These manuals will include required maintenance practices, pre
-fight and post
-flight procedures. All procedures will be approved by DJI who manufacturers UAS models utilized by Sapient Film Productions. Pilots involved in flight operations will be required to demonstrate proficiency with drone operations through preliminary and semi - annual check flights w ith the Vincent Joseph, CEO Sapient Film Productions who currently holds Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing Commercial and Instrument certifications. The following procedures will be implemented to prevent damage, injury or death to persons and property in the vi cinity of flight operations. 1. All Pilots will be required to show proof of Commercial Pilot Certification in Fixed Wing or Rotary Wing aircraft. 2. Pilots will undergo preliminary and semi - annual check flights with Vincent Joseph, CEO Sapient Film Producti ons to ensure pilot is capable to operate aircraft in accordance with FAA rules and regulations and in accordance with the manufacturers operating specifications. 3. Aircraft will undergo extensive pre
-flight and post
-flight inspections to ensure all compone nts are undamaged and safe for flight according to manufacturer’s specifications. 4. Repairs will be completed and inspected by a manufacturer certified maintainer. 5. Aircraft will undergo comp lete maintenance inspection by a manufacturer certified inspector to ensure all loadbearing points, engines, internal circuitry, and safety systems are operating to manufacturer exact specifications. 6. Aircraft will contain redundant safety systems to ensure si ngle component failure will not cause catastrophic failure.7. Aircraft will contain system performance indicators to denote system health, airspeed and

altitude and provide advanced warning of impending component or system failure allowing for the pilot in command to safely land the UAS. 8. Prior to flight, pilots will create and brief expected route of flight, route altitudes, all planned maneuvers and emergency landing zones along the intended route of flight . 9. Local FAA office will be notified of and briefed on all proposed UAS flights to include route of flight, altitudes, airspeed, intended maneuvers to be conducted and emergency landing zones located on the route of flight. 10. UAS will remain at or below 300 feet and fly at airspeeds of 15 knots or below. Should a need to exceed those parameters arise, approval from the FAA and/or control agency if near an active airport will be requested prior to modifying the previously briefed flight plan . 11. All aircraft will be available for FAA inspection at all times. 12. Aircraft will be marked with NIN and Sapient Film Productions, LLC contact information. 13. Pilots will hold current Class II medical clearance. 14. All pilots must have 50 hours of logged actual flight time in order to operate any UAS. 15. All aircraft will be no n - aerobatic in nature. Aircraft will operate within manufacturer specified weight and center of gravity (CG) parameters. Aircraft loading will be 1 lb. or greater below manufacturer specified maximum loading weight to ensure propulsion systems are sufficie nt for safe flight. 16. Extensive pre -flight, mid
-flight and post
-flight checklists will be attained from DJI to ensure that the aircraft is operated according to exact manufacturer specifications at all times . 17. Should the aircraft be operated in the vicinity of an active airport, a full flight plan shall be briefed and submitted to the FSDO and controlling agency and control frequencies shall be monitored via radio to ensure UAS does not pose a safety of flight hazard to other aircraft operating in the vicin ity of drone operations. Once UAS flight operations have been completed, the controlling agency in the vicinity of the UAS flight ops will be notified. 18. Pilot will operate within visual line of site (VLOS) of the aircraft at all times. This will be ac compl ished by mandating eyes on the UAS by the pilot or through individual spotters located at checkpoints along the UAS route of flight. Spotters will be in radio communication at all times to relay information quickly and accurately should a potential safety of flight issue arise. Spotters will be trained to provide course corrections in order to aid the pilot. The pilot will immediately initiate GPS hold and move to a location that is VLOS with the UAS if not confident with the spotter’s guidance. 19. Aircraft w ill operate in the 2.4 – 5.8 GHZ spectrum in accordance with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and will de
- conflict radio frequencies as necessary to preclude an out of control flight situation.20. FSDOs will be notified and briefed on intended flig ht plan to include altitude, route of flight,

airspeed and planned flight maneuvers prior to commencing flight. Pilot will adjust flight plan as requested by the FSDO. 21. No Fly Zones will be honored at all times. 22. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTS B). 23. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled
- access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for e ach flight to be conducted. 24. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 will be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 25. All aircraft will 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. 26. The PIC will not begin a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater. 27. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption will submit a written P lan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The plan of activities must include at least the following:

 D ates and times for all flights  Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption  Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on
- scene operation of the UAS  Make, model, and seria l or N −Number of UAS to be used  Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming  A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made availabl e to the inspector upon request  Sig nature of exempti on holder or representative A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation T he UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations will comply with and adhere to all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

Respectfully,

____________________________ Vincent Joseph, CEO Sap ient Film Productions