Petition for Exemption

Mike Taylor The Eco-Environmental Group LLC 371 Hanley Court Brandon, Ms 39047

Dear Sir or Madam,

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization an d Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act”) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, I Mike Taylor owner of The EcoEnvironmental Group LLC seek an exemption from Fede ral Regulations listed below for the operation of lightweight aerial imagi ng equipment, also referred to as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), as well as their gro und based operation equipment.

The Specific sections of 14 C.F.R. from which I am seeking exemption are as

follows:

14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5); 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 61.133(a); 14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.109(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.119; 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2); 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b);

## Intended use for the UAS (Inspire 1 and Typhoon Q50 0 4K)

The Eco-Environmental Group LLC will be utilizing t he UAS for multiple video and photo projects such as:

• Commercial Advertising Video and Photography – A sa fe alternative to helicopter and tall scaffolding for capturing that height perspective.

• Real Estate Photography and Videography – Images fr om above is an excellent selling tool that is safe and inexpensive

.

• Environmental monitoring – having 40 years in the e nvironmental field I
find that the UAS will be a tremendous asset in vie wing and videoing environmental damage, fish kills and help in emerg ency response issues*.

• Building and home inspections following disasters f or safety and insurance

purposes.

• Aerial video to assist with search and rescue opera tions if requested by local
authorities after natural disasters.

• Special events to include but not limited to weddin gs, private or public events, business advertising, and promotional event s.

• Assist in legal matters involving aerial investigat ions. This is a great asset in the legal world to expose areas not seen from the g round.



## UAS to be used

DJI Inspire 1 – an unmanned aircraft and a transpor table ground station. The Inspire 1 is referred to as a four motor quad-copte r with a maximum gross weight of around 6.5 lbs. The four electric motors are po wered by a battery with about 20 minutes of air time between charges. The UAS has a maximum airspeed of 22 m/s. Onboard Screen Display will provide information dat a during flight.

Typhoon Q500 4K – An unmanned aircraft and a transp ortable ground station. The Typhoon Q500 has four electric motors that run on a single battery. Flight time is approximately 25 minutes between charges. The U AS weight is 60 oz with battery. It has a maximum speed of 8m/s. Onboard Screen Display will provide information data during flight.

PDF files on both models to be used are included.

## Limitations and conditions of UAS flight

The limitations and conditions of UAS flight to whi ch Mike Taylor agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under a n FAA issued exemption is

as follows:

1. Flights will be operated within line of sight of op erator and not over populated area.
2. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more that 400 feet AGI.

3. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.

4. Maximum total flight time for each operational flig ht will be 30 minutes.

5. Flights will be terminated at 15% battery power.

6. The UAS will only operate within a controlled area.

7. The operator will post advisor notice around the co ntrolled area.
8. The operator will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up-to –date information on the UAS to be o perated as required.

9. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS si gnal, it will have the capability to return to a pre-determined location w ithin the secured area and

land.
10. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

11. Operate UAS outside the 5 miles radius from any air port.

## Pre-Flight Check List:

This Pre-flight check list will be performed prior to every flight for the public’s safety and the UAS itself.

1 – Always check area and be sure flight path is cl ear of obstructions and not in

restricted area. 2 – Fully charge remote and battery. 3 – Close all apps in Ipad and put airplane mode on to avoid interference. 4 – Make sure props are locked. 5 – Turn remote on first then power up UAS. 6 – Turn ios app on. 7 – Make sure all firmware is up to date. 8 – Check OSD for interference and adjust channel i f required. 9 – Check altitude settings and distance limit.

10 – Turn on camera and check connection. 11 – Calibrate compass 12 – Check for good lock on GPS with a min of 6 sat ellites 13 – Be sure that you are not in a restricted fligh t area. 14 – Press both sticks inwards and down to mark you r home position.

Fly with extreme awareness of the surroundings.

The applicant respectfully requests that the FAA g rant the requested exemption. I am prepared to modify or amend any part of this req uest to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of safety. I look forward in work ing with your office. Please contact me at any time for additional information o r clarifications are needed.

Sincerely,

Mike Taylor