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August 7 , 2015

Jonathan Murlowski Professional UAS Operator P.O. Box 120041 New Brighton, MN 55112
U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room W12

- 140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

**RE: Request**  **for exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 CFR Part 1**  **1** Petitioner, Jonathan Murlowski, seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 CFR 21 subpart H; 14 CFR 61.113(a) & (b); 14 CFR 91.7(a); 14 CFR 91.9(b)( 2); 14 CFR 91.103 ; 14 CFR 91.119(c); 14 CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 91. 151(b); 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b); 14 CFR 91.405(a); 14 CFR 91.407(a) (1) ; 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1) & (a)(2); 14 CFR 91.417(a) & (b) , to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviati on Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.8 1) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Dear Sir or Madam,
Jonathan Murlowski petitions to commercially operate the UAS known as the Yuneec Electric Aviation Typhoon Q500 4k, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. The Typh oon Q500 4k will be operated to capture aerial photography and video for the purposes of advertising and marketing, site inspections, surveys, and landscapes. This request is based on the grounds (1) the current regulations identified above are not practically applicable or create an undue burden upon the operation of the UAS , (2) the operations of the UAS would be conducted to meet or exceed the safety requirements mandated by the FAA, and (3) the operations of the UAS would be in the public interest. Jonathan Murlowski strives to provide future clients with the safest and highest quality UAS aerial video and photography available. Beginning his career in UAS Operations with a Bachelor Degree of Science in Aeronautics with a maj or in UAS Operations , Mr. Murlowski has accumulated nearly 1500 hours of professional UAS flight time with instructional experience. Mr. Murlowski also holds an FAA C ommercial Pilot Certificate for Multi

- Engine Land and Instrument Airplane

. For several years Mr. Murlowski has flown model aircraft as a hobby in accordance with Advisory Circular 91

- 57. The goal of Mr. Murlowski’s petition for exemption is to be able to use his experience to promote safety in the rapidly growing UAS market while providing high quality aerial vide o and photography for customers specifically regarding the following uses:

 Aerial photography or video for public or private use to include real estate marketing, advertising, landscapes, special events, site inspections and scouting, land surveys,2 residential or commercial structural inspections (i.e. roofing) and utility infrastructure monitoring (i.e. wind turbines) under contract and/or license from the property owner and/or the local government if required
 Promote UAS safety through example
Jonathan Murlowski’s petition for exemption would result in the safe and controlled commercial operation of a UAS in the NAS that will provide equal or better safety to the regulations followed by conventional aircraft.
**APPLICANT INFORMATION:**
Jonathan Murlowski P.O. Box 120041 New Brighton, MN 55112 763

- 200

- 8118 northernuas@gmail.com

**14 CFR EXEMPTIONS REQUESTED:** 14 CFR... Part 21 subpart H 61.113 (a) & (b) 91.7 (a) 91.9 (b) (2) 91.103 91.119 91.121 91.151 (b) 91.203 (a) & (b) 91.405 (a) 91.407 (a) (1) 91.409 (a)(1) & (a) (2) 91.417 (a) & (b)

**UUNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM: Yuneec**  **Typhoon Q500 4k**
Jonathan Murlowski is petitioning for an exemption to operate a Typhoon Q500 4k Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS with the manufacturer’s all

- in

- one ST10+ handheld Ground Control Station (GCS). The Typhoon Q500 4k has a total weight of approximately 3 pounds 12 ounces (1700g) with the dimensions of 8.3 inches tall and 22 inches wide by 22 inches length , and a maximum forward speed of about 15.5 knots. The Typhoon Q500 4k is powered by four counter rotating propellers driven by electric motors. The propellers are differentiated by A and B models according to direction of rotation. The electric motors are powered by a 5400mAh 3S 11.1V Lithium Polymer battery. The ST10+ is a 10 channel remote contro ller operating on the 2.4 GHz band with a l ive video feed operating on the 5.2

- 5.8 GHz band

. The ST10+ complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The petitioner will only operate the UAS within visual line of sight and within a predetermined area agreed upon by the property owner.3

**BASIS FOR PETITION** In consideration of the size, w eight, speed, and limited area of operation of the Typhoon Q500 4k to be flown by Jonathan Murlowski, the UAS will meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333

. The approval of this exemption will benefit the public by increasing safety, reducing negative environmental impact, and reducing the need for conventional aircraft with large footprints and personnel onboard that would otherwise be required to perform the same duties. The following guidelines from previously granted exemptions for commercial UAS operati ons will be adhered to and serve as a guide for the specific exemption requests that follow and/or as deemed necessary or amended by the FAA :

1. The Typhoon Q500 4k weighs less than 55 lbs. and proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption. 2. Operations for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming will not be conducted under any circumstance. 3. The Typhoon Q 500 4k will not be operated at a speed exceeding 20 knots using either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine compliance with the restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. 4. The UA will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL. 5. The UA will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate or U.S. driver’s license. 6. Operations may utilize a visual observer (VO) if the PIC determines it necessary for safety of the flight

. The UA will be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC will be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC will be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.
7. The operating documents will be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and will 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 or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office4

(AFS −80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critic al component, will undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functional test flights will only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight will be conducted in such a manner s o as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property. 9. The operator will be responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation. 10. Prior to each flight, the PI C will conduct a pre

- flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight . The pre

- flight inspection will account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft will be prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. 11. The operator will follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replac ement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 12. The UAS op erated under this exemption will comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins and software/firmware updates as released. 13. Under this grant of ex emption, the PIC will hold either an airline transport, commercial, or private pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal Government. The PIC will also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 14. The operator will not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and experience

-building) and determining the PI C’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91 .119. 15. UAS operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 16. The UA will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA

-published aeronautical5

chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 17. The UA will not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 18. If the UAS loses communications or l oses it s GPS signal, the UA will be set to return to a pre

determined location within the private or controlled

- access property. 19. The PIC will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 20. The PIC will be prohibited from beginning 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 5 minutes or with the reserve power recommende d by the manufacturer if greater. 21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations will be conducted in accordance with an ATO

- issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA. 22. All aircraft operated in acc ordance with this exemption 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 must be as large as practicable. 23. 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 must 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. 24. The UA will remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. 25. The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 26. All Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event o f an accident. The operator will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet o f the UA, flight operations will cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard. The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption.6

27. All operations will be conducted over private or c ontrolled

- access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. 28. 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 (AFS −80) within 24 hours. Accidents will be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

**EXTENT OF REGULATORY**  **RELIEF**
**14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: AIRWORTHINESS**  **CERTIFICATES** Due to the small size and limited area of operations of the Typhoon Q500 4k, the Airworthiness Certificates as required by FAR § 91.7 (a) should be exempt for this UAS as it will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. In consideration of the size, speed, weight, airport proximity, and restricted environment of operations of the UAS, the level of safety will meet or exceed current conventional aircraft restrictions and standards as per Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act

. The petitioner, Mr. Murlowski, submits that the Typhoon Q500 4k will be in an airworthy condition prior to each flight by following the preflight guidance provided in the manufacturer’s (Yuneec) instruction manual. Previous exemptions have been granted specific to UAS and under similar circumstances to those outlined within this petition

. The Typhoon Q500 4k wil l therefore meet an equivalent level of safety required by FAR § 91.7 (a) and will be maintained in an airworthy condition for each flight through a preflight inspection as stated in the manufacturer’ s instruction manual

. Mr. Murlowski has extensive aeronautical knowledge to apply to the operation of this UAS and will ensure the UAS is operated in a safe and airworthy condition at all times. The nature of this UAS weighing under 55lbs, relative slow operational speed, small size, small area of operation, lack of onboard passengers, and absent of dangerous fuels, result in a great degree of safety to the public when compared to conventional aircraft operations with airworthiness certificates.
**14 C.F.R. §**  **61.113 (a) & (b)**  **PRIVATE PILOT PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS: PILOT IN COMMAND**  Relief from 14 C.F.R 61.113(a) & (b) is requested because this UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers thus greatly reducing the risk compared to conventional aircraft carrying a pilot and/or pa ssengers and/or cargo. The risks of operating this UAS for the commercial purposes outlined in this petition are far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial operations of conventional aircraft outlined in 14 C.F.R. 61. The PIC under this exemp tion will possess at least a Private Pilot License with a current Class III Aviation Medical or higher or a current and valid state Driver’s License. Mr. Murlowski maintains these limitations will meet or exceed the levels of safety through 14 C.F.R. 61.11 3(a) & (b). Further, the petitioner will not allow a PIC to operate the Typhoon Q500 4k unless that PIC meets flight hour and currency requirements and can demonstrate safe operations consistent with this exemption to include the following; evasive and emergency procedures/maneuvers, maintaining a safe altitude and distance from people, vessels, property, vehicles, and structures, as well as knowledge of the laws and regulations. Minimum flight hours will include 25 hours of time as PIC of a similar 4 rotor UAS under 55lbs and 5 hours of time as PIC in the same make and model Typhoon Q500 4k. The currency requirement will be 3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days. The petitioner insists an equal or greater level of safety will be maintained through this exemption.7

**14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a) CIVIL AIRCRAFT AIRWORTHINESS** Relief from 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) is requested as no airworthiness certificate will be issued for this UAS in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. The petitioner submits that the Typhoon Q500 4k will be maintained in an airworthy condition by the PIC prior to all flight s by complying with operati onal, preflight, and maintenance instructions provided by the manufacturer. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size of the UAS and through vigilant preflight actions to include use of manufacturer’s instruction manual and safety checks. **14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b) (2):**  **CIVIL AIRCRA FT FLIGHT MANUAL MARKING, AND**  **PLACARD REQUIREMENS** 
**.** Relief from 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b) (2) is requested due to the fact that the Typhoon Q500 4k does not have a pilot on board to use a manual, nor has the capability to carry a manual or pilot. Since there is no ability to carry passengers or a pilot, there is no need to place a manual, markings, placards, or any combination thereof on or in the UAS . An equivalent level of safety will be maintained by requiring the PIC of the UAS to have a flight manual and/or manufacturer’s instruction manual in his or her direct and immediate possession at all times while conducting flight or ground operations.
**14 C.F.R . §**  **91.103: PREFLIGHT ACTION** Relief is requested from 14 C.F.R. 91.103 since there is no FAA approved flight manual for the Typhoon Q500 4k. To ensure an equivalent level of safety is met, Mr. Murlowski submits the PIC will take actions before flight to include the following: weather briefings, battery endurance requirements for flight, landing and takeoff area , lost communications/link return point, predetermined area of flight operations, UAS performance data, and any maintenance actions as required. Weather limitations provided by the manufacturer limit operating the UAS in winds under 10 knots and the area must be clear of known or forecast precipitation and lightning. These limitations will be strictly adhered to through use of the nearest reported METAR or TAF. All flight operations will follow the requirement to maintain a distance of 500ft below and 2,000ft horizontally from a cloud and cease operations if the visibility becomes less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. Whichever report denotes the most unfavorable weather during the planned time of flight plus one hour will be used by the PIC to make a go/no go decision based on the limitations. The PIC must determine the conditions are safe for flight and must land the UAS if weather or any other circumstance creates an unsafe condition for flight.
**14 C.F.R. §**  **91.119: MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES** Relief from 14C.F.R. 91.119 is requested on the basis that the UAS will be unable to comply with the minimum safe altit

ude of 500ft AGL. T he UAS will maintain an altitude of no higher than 400ft AGL. The size, weight, speed, and confined visual line of site operations of the UAS will result in an equivalent level of safety not attainable by larger conventional aircraft and thus not requiring a minimum safe altitude of 500ft. Operating the UAS under 400ft AGL will also help to maintain clearance from any conventional aircraft flying above their 500ft minimum safe altitude requirement in addition to the Visual Line of Sight requirement

. The Typhoon Q500 4k is equipped with a default altit ude limit of 400ft AGL to aid in safety and compliance of this restriction. **14 C.F.R. § 9**  **1.121 A LTIMETER SETTINGS** 8

Relief from 14 C.F.R. 91.121 is requested to allow flight operations of the Typhoon Q500 4k. The FAA requires an aircraft to set the onboard altimeter to the elevation of the departure airport before commencing flight. This UAS reports GPS altitude instead of barometric and therefore the altimeter cannot be set according to the elevation of the departure area. Instead, the GPS altitude information will be broadcast to the PIC through the Ground Control Station display in real time for the PIC to safely and accurately monitor the UAS and its altitude. An equivalent level of safety can be maintained by the PIC through the GCS flight data display and through visual sight of the UAS. On the ground prior to flight, the PIC will confirm the GPS altitude reported b y the UAS matches that of the launch site within +/

- 10ft. To aid in safety, the Typhoon Q500 4k cannot enable its motors for flight unless a solid GPS lock is established. **14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (b): FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR FLIGHT IN VFR CONDITIONS**  Rel ief from 14 C.F.R. 91.151(b ) is requested to the extent required for the Typhoon Q500 4k battery powered UAS to fly in VMC conditions during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). This UAS has a flight time of approximately 25 minutes on a full battery charge according to the manufacturer, Yuneec. The fuel requirements under 91.151 (b ) “... to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes. ” is not reasonable due to battery life of the UAS. Being subject to that fuel requirement would severely limit the flight time of the UAS which would greatly reduce and/or eliminate its usefulness. Given the limited and confined are a of flight operations, Mr. Murlowski will mitigate risk by limiting f lights to 20 minutes or when the battery drops below 20% , whichever occurs first . This limitation will provide plenty of reserve power to safely land and recover the UAS due to the limited and confined area of operations thus resulting in an equal or better level of safety as intended through 91.151(b). **14 C.F.R. § 91.203**  **(a) and (b): CARRYING CIVIL AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION AND**  **REGISTRATION** Relief from 14 C.F.R. 91.203 is requested due to the size of the UAS and the fact that it does not and cannot carry a pilot or passenger. As per 91.203: (a) Except as provided in §91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate... (b) No person may operate a civi l aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. These regulations a

re not applicable to the Typhoon Q500 4k because there is no “cabin” or “cockpit” to display the certificate and no onboard crew or passengers to display it to. In addition, the petitioner has requested relief from the need to obtain an airworthiness certi ficate as stated previously in this petition eliminating the need to display such a certificate. Jonathan Murlowski submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained by the PIC by ensuring the UAS is in a safe and airworthy condition prior to e ach and every flight and by strictly following the instructions by the manufacturer for operations and maintenance. The instruction booklet will be within reach of the PIC at all times during flight. **14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a);**  **91. 407(a)(1);**  **91. 409(a)(1) &**  **(a) (2);**  **91. 417(a) & (b):**  **MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS** 9

Relief from 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) is requested as these sections only apply to those aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. This request is base d on the Typhoon Q500 4k not requiring an airworthiness certificate as petitioned above in regards to 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H and 91.7. This UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 3 33 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. To provide an equivalent level of safety to these published regulations, Jonathan Murlowski will ensure maintenance , alterations, and preventative maintenance are performed according to the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer. For all maintenance actions not listed in the manual, service will be conducted only through the manufacturer, Yuneec, or an authorized dealer. Any and all maintenance actions performed will be documented and written down in a maintenance log unique to each individual UAS. This UAS is small in nature and will only operate in a small predetermined area which will allow a safe recovery of the UAS in the event of a maintenance malfunction or failure. To increase safety of flight, the PIC will always ensure the UAS is in an airworthy to fly before each flight.
**PU BLIC BENEFITS FOR THIS EXEMPTION**  This exemption will benefit the public through safety, advanced technology, leading by example, application of the petitioner’s experiences in aviation, and an economi cal and state of the art UAS product for video and photographic purposes. The use of the Typhoon Q500 4k will provide a positive economic impact through efficiency and future job growth/production. It will reduce the amount of larger conventional aircraft in the National Airspace System, thus eliminating the risk of sending personnel in the air with potentially hazardous fuels. Jonathan Murlowski’s aviation credentials and background in Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations will bring a high level of safety and professional practices to the emerging industry. The petition promotes a positive environmental impact by eliminating the need to burn many gallons of flammable leaded gasoline that would be required of a small conventional aircraft through the use of battery power. The UAS is small, quiet, and produces no air pollution. The Typhoon Q500 4k will reduce or eliminate the need for a person to place his or her self in a dangerous situation to observe or inspect an object or structure that may be needed without the use of a UAS. The UAS can also provide valuable advertising and marketing for a wide variety of businesses and property owners by providing angles and views that were previously too dangerous or expensive to capture , thus creating a positive economic impact. Jonathan Murlowski submits that this proposal for exemption will create a positive public impact and provide an equivalent or better level of safety.
**CLOSING STATEMENT** I, Jonathan Murlowski, submit this proposal for exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 CFR Part 11 .81 in full faith that the Typhoon Q500 4k will be operated in a safe manner without creating any hazards to the NAS, the public, or posing a threat to national security. I hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate for Multi

- Engine Land and Instrument Airplane with around 1500 hours of professional UAS operational experience. My background and certifications in aviation provide me an exceptional level of knowledge and safety that will be applied throughout al l UAS operations conducted under this exemption if granted. I hereby request that the FAA Administrator formally accept this proposal for exemption.
Respectfully submitted , Jonathan Murlowski , Petitioner Dated: August 7 th , 201510

**Appendices:**
**A**
**- Typhoon Q500 4k**  **Technical Specifications**  **B**
**- Typhoon Q500 4k**  **Link to online manuals** 

**Appendix A**
**Aircraft** Flight Time up to 25 minutes Weight with Battery and Payload 60.0 oz (1700g) Weight without Battery and Payload 40.0 oz (1130g) Battery 5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo Charger 3S 11.1V LiPo DC Balancing Smart Charger with AC Adapter Transmitter 10

- channel 2. 4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink 3 Flight Modes Smart (Follow Me and Watch Me), Angle and Home Maximum Flying Height Default 122m (400ft) above Ground Level (Adjustable via the Typhoon GUI) Maximum Rotation Rate 65°/s Maximum Roll Angle 35° Operating Temperature Range

− 5°C to 80°C Radio Control Frequency Band 2.4GHz Max. Descent Speed 2m/s Max. Flight Speed 8m/s Gimbal Camera Type CGO3 Weight 6.9oz (195g) Video Transmission Range FCC Compliance: Up to 600m (1968.5 ft) CE Compliance: Up to 300m (984.252 ft) with ST10 Transmission Band 5.2GHz

– 5.8GHz Input/Operating Voltage 12V Working Temperature

− 10°C

– 50°C Storage Temperature

− 20°C

–60°C Control Range Pitch: between −90° and 0° Yaw: between 0° and 360° Microphone Yes
**GCS** Type ST10+ Operating System AndroidTM Number of Channels 10 Control Transmission Range (Optimum Conditions) FCC Compliance: Up to 800m (2624.67 ft) CE Compliance: Up to 400m (1312.34 ft) Warning: You Must Follow Local Laws and Maintain Visual Line of Sight of Aircraft at All Times Robust Radio Control Modulation Yuneec Protocol Video Link Frequency Band 5.8GHz Video Transmission Range (Optimum Conditions) FCC Compliance: Up to 600m (1968.5 ft) CE Compliance: Up to 300m (984.252 ft) Warning:11 You Must Follow Local Laws and Maintain Visual Line of Sight of Aircraft at All Times Flight Systems Telemetry Data On S creen Display Yes Tactile (Vibrating) and Audible Feedback Yes Built

- in LiPo Battery Voltage / Capacity 3.6V/5200mAh 18.72Wh **Appendix B:** http://yuneec.com/support/manuals/q500_4k.html