Exemption Request for Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part

11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 subpart H 14 CFR 45.23(b)14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b) 14 CFR 91.7(a) 14 CFR 91.9(b)(2)14 CFR 91.10314 CFR 91.109 14 CFR 91.119(c)14 CFR 91.12114 CFR 91.151(a)14 CFR 91.203 (a) and (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a) 14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1) and (2) 14 CFR 91.417(a) and (b) Commercial operation of an UAS, as described here, which are equipped with a camera and devices (GPS, antenna , programmers) that would provide professional services in the following areas: 1. Aerial photography and/or video production for public and/or private use including real es tate, commercial, surveying, architecture and other related professional activities. 2. Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including television, public events and cinematography

. 3. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/c ommercial structures under contract with the owners or local businesses. I plan to operate a UAS, the DJI PHANTOM 2. The Phantom 2 is referred to as a quad

- copter with an approximate weight of about 3 pounds. It is equipped with four brushless m otors that are driven by electric motors powered by batteries. The UAS has a maximum airspeed of 15 m/s and has built in geo

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– which is programed to avoid zones (airports, hotels, stadiums etc. ). In addition is programmed with established fligh t limits (under 400ft altitude). Also, given the size of the UAS’s involved and the restricted controlled environment within which they will operate, the applicant fits within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the UASs and the controlled areas in which the relevant UASs will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. Given the following, the grant of the requested exemptions is clearly in the public interest

. 1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of operator.

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 25 mi nutes. 4. Flights will be terminated at 15% battery power reserve. 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet 5. UAS operator will be trained in the proper safety and operations of the UAS. 6. The UAS will only operate within a c ontrolled area as defined in the Procedures. 7. The operator will post advisor notice around the controlled area. 8. The operator will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up

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- date information on the particular UAS to be operated as required. 9. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a pre

- determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. Which in this event the first procedure will be to engaged course lock (ret urn to ‘home

- point’ within a 60ft radius) then after, proceed with home lock (return above takeoff point). In the event that the above procedures fail

– the operator will activate the ‘fail safe’ option, in which will land the UAS to the ground near the ta keoff point. 10. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. These new unmanned aircraft (UAS) have several added safety mechanisms including but not limited to: G ro u n d l o o k i n g c a m e ra s fo r m o re s t a bility in flight. More accurate GPS systems for greater reliability. More reliable lifting motors to run the thrust propulsion systems. M o re re l i a b l e c o m p u t e r b a s e d E n g i n e C o n t ro l U n i t s

.H i g h e r re s o l u t i o n v i d e o fe e d s t o g ro u n d f o r g re a t e r s i t u a t i o n al awareness. M o re fl i g h t d a t a s e n t t o t h e g ro u n d c o n t ro l s fo r g ra t e r s i t u a t i o n a l awareness. M o re re l i a b l e fa i l s a fe fe a t u re s fo r g re a t e r s a fe ty o n t h e g ro u n d

. Therefore , the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption and are prepared to modify or amend any part of this request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of safety. I thank you for your time and look forward to working with the FAA to become more knowledgeable and certified in flying UAS’ Please contact me through my email ( business.aerial@gmail.com ) if any additional information is needed.

Respectfully, Ryan M Curran, Owner Rise Above Media