RE: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

We respectfully request exemption under Section 333 of the FAA Reform ACT and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations. 

Petitioner: Mr. Richard Pelupessy- Wave Technical, Inc. {WTI) 

13340 Pergola Ave 

Bakersfield, CA 93314 

Telephone: 661-885-4038 

Cell: 805-324-1155 

Email:rap@wavetechnical.com 

WTI intends to incorporate the use of SUAS commercially for a variety of industries which may include, 

but not be limited to: Oil & Gas, Solar Energy, Nuclear Energy, Power distribution, Telecommunication, 

Agriculture, Farming and Public Safety. SUAS Aerial missions may include but not be limited to: 

Geographical mapping, thermal imaging, inspections and monitoring, aerial surveying, remote sensing 

projects, aerial filmmaking, construction monitoring, inspection of critical infrastructure, gas leak 

detection, oil leak detection, wildlife and forestry monitoring photography and real estate purposes, 

search & rescue operations, etc. 

Specific Section(s) seeking exemption: 

14 C.F.R Part 21 

14 C.F.R. 45.23{b) 

14 C.F.R. 61.113{a) and (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7{a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.9{b){2) 

14 C.F.R.91.109 

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) and (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.215 

14 C.F.R. 91.104 through 91.417 

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conduct commercial operations of SUAS meeting or exceeding all operational and safety requirements 

per Section 333. 

Public Benefit: 

1. Oil & Gas process management, inspections and monitoring. The use of SUAS in Oil & Gas 

operations can improve the safety of workers, environmental safety, local residents and general 

public by assessing potential dangerous situations. In some cases, SUAS may reduce or 

eliminate the use of helicopters or small aircraft currently being used for pipeline patrol; 

2. Telecommunications project and construction management, inspections and monitoring of 

critical telecommunications infrastructure. The use of SUAS can improve the safety of workers, 

local residents and general public by assessing potential dangerous situations. SUAS can be 

used to provide tower inspections and can reduce falls and injuries related to that type of 

operations. In some cases, SUAS may eliminate the use of helicopters or small aircraft to 

perform similar functions; 

3. Environmental Review projects. The use of SUAS during the process of reviewing projects as 

required by 24 C.F.R. 50.4, 58.5 and 58.6 would provide a more in-depth Environmental Review 

of the project site as well as surrounding areas. Reliance of helicopters or small aircraft may be 

eliminated; 

4. Aerial surveying. The use of SUAS in connection with aerial surveying of smaller areas may 

eliminate the use of helicopters or aircraft. This could provide a more cost effective, safer and 

can be more energy efficient; 

5. Agricultural projects. Wildlife and Forestry projects. The use of SUAS could assist with surveying 

agricultural projects as well as wildlife and forestry projects by providing information on 

environmental impacts due to drought, crop condition, insect assessment, vermin infestation, 

fire hazards, etc.; 

6. Remote Sensing projects. The use of SUAS could provide data collection for remote and in 

accessible areas. This could promote worker safety as well as reduce the reliance on helicopters 

and aircraft; 

7. Aerial filmmaking, photography and real estate purposes. The use of SUAS may provide a point 

of view previously unavailable through other means. They would be more cost effective, 

efficient and more safely than helicopters and aircraft; and 

8. Search and rescue. The use of SUAS may provide assistance to local public safety organizations 

during search and rescue missions. SUAS may reach areas unattainable or viewable with 

helicopters and aircraft. SUAS may be implemented quicker as time is of the essence during 

search and rescue operations. 

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less than thirty (30) minutes as the SUAS will continuously monitor battery reserve and return to the 

ground station with at least 20% battery power reserved; 

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of 200 feet AGL. Flights will never exceed 400 feet AGL; 

5. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the SUAS pilot and a Visual Observer; 

6. A briefing will be conducted daily by all personnel working with said SUAS; 

7. All onsite personnel and client employees will be required to execute a waiver. Verbal/written 

consent will be required of all persons within 100 feet of flight operation; 

8. Written and/or oral permission from relative property owners will be obtained prior to operating the 

SUAS; 

9. All permits, permissions, etc. will be obtained from local government offices as required; 

10. The SUAS operated will weigh less than 55 pounds including payload (camera, lens, gimbal, etc.)and 

11. The SUAS will operate at speeds less than SO knots, hover and simultaneously move vertically and 

horizontally; 

12. The SUAS will have the capability to return and land at the pre-determined location with the Security 

Perimeter should the SUAS lose communication or GPS signal during any operations; 

13. The SUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies; 

14. Operations will not be conducted over densely populated areas or heavily traffic highways; and 

15. Operations will not be conducted within five (S) NM of an airport or heliport. 

WTI will adhere and comply by all regulations including the following: 

1. 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Certification Procedures for Products and Parts. Airworthiness Certificates; 

2. 14 C.F.R. 45.23 Display of marks; general and 45.29 Size of marks; 

3. 14 C.F.R. 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133 Commercial 

pilot privileges and limitations; 

4. 14 C.F.R. 91.7 Civil aircraft airworthiness; 

5. 14 C.F.R. 91.9 Civil aircraft flight manual, marking and placard requirements; 

6. 14 C.F.R. 91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests; 

7. 14 C.F.R. 91.119Minimum safe altitudes: general; 

8. 14 C.F.R. 91.121 Altimeter settings; 

9. 14 C.F.R. 91.151 Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions; 

10. 14 C.F.R. 91.203 Civil aircraft: Certifications required; 

11. 14 C.F.R. 91.205 Powered civil aircraft with standard category U.S. airworthiness certificates: 

Instrument and equipment requirements; 

12.14 C.F.R. 91.215 ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use; 

13. 14 C.F.R. 91.401 Applicability; 

14. 14 C.F.R. 91.403 General; 15. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 Maintenance required; 

16. 14 C.F.R. 91.407 Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding or alteration; 

17. 14 C.F.R. 91.409 Inspections; 

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companies. 

Richard A. Pelupessy- President/CEO and private pilot since 1987 and has logged hundreds of hours in 

private single engine aircrafts. Currently consulting as a Solution Engineer and SUAS aviation advisor for 

a large Energy company. Richard also has several hours of flying experience in SUAS platforms. 

Larry C. Clever- Chief Pilot and SUAS Operations Manager. Former military (Air Force) pilot and is a 

flight instructor certificated by the FFA as a Commercial pilot, CFII, with Single and Multiengine, 

Instrument, ratings and a Gold Seal endorsement. He has accumulated over 10,000 hours of total flight 

time as an instructor and commercial pilot. In addition, he holds an MBA in Information Technology 

Management. Larry also has several hours of flying experience in SUAS platforms. 

Proposed sUAS Platforms for WTI Flight Operations: 

1. Yuneec Q500 4K 

2. Yuneec Tornado H920 

3. DJI Spread Wings S1000+ 

4. 3DRSOLO 

5. Precision Hawk 

6. Sense Fly eBee 

7. SenseFiy eXam 

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Typhoon Ancraft 

Dimension 

Flight Time 

Weight with Battery and Payload 

we19ht without Battery and 

Payload 

Battery 

Charger 

Transmitter 

3 Flight Modes 

Maximum Flying Height 

Maximum Rotation Rate 

Maximum Roll Angle 

Operating Temperature Range 

Radio Control Frequency Band 

Max.DescentSpeed Max. Flight Speed 

i:i71 1 

BOmm 

(13 Oln) 

up to 25 minutes 

60.0 oz (1700g) 

40.0 oz (11 30g) 

5400mAh 35 11.1 V LIPo (Included) 

420mm 

(16.Sinl 

210mm 

(8 31n) 

3S 11.1 V LIPo DC Balancing smart Charger with AC Adapter (Included) 

1 0-channel 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video downlink (included) 

Smart (Follow Me and Watch Me), Angle and Home 

Default 122m (400ft) above Ground Level (Adjustable via the Typhoon GUI) 

65'/ 5 

35' 

-5'C to so·c 

2.4GHz 2m/ s 

Sm/ s 

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Type 

Operating System 

Number of Channels 

Control Transmission Range 

(Optimum Conditions) 

Robust Radio Control Modulation 

Video Unk Frequency Band 

Video Transmission Range 

(Optimum Conditions) 

Flight Systems Telemetry Data 

on Screen Display 

LED Backlit LCD Screen 

Tactile (Vibrating) and Audible 

Feedback 

Built- In UPo Banery Volla!Je 1 

capadty 

Screen Resolution 

camera Settings 

ST10+ 

Android"" 

10 

FCC Compliance. Up to BOOm (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 nmes 

Yuneec Protocol 

5.8GHz 

FCC Compliance Up to 600m (1968.5 ft) CE Compliance Up to 300m (984.252 ft) Warning You Must 

Follow Local Laws and Maintain Visual Line of Sight of Aircraft at All nmes 

Yes 

Capacitive Multi-touch 5. 5" 

Yes 

3.6V/ 5200mAh 18.72Wh 

854 ;,.- 480px 

White balance, light exposure, ISO, shutter speed, VIdeo resolution, FPS, record video, take pictures 

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AightTime 

Dimension Diagonal Length Without Rotor Blades Propeller/Main Rotor Diameter 

Weight with GB603, GH4 camera and Battery 

Battery 

Charger 

Transmitter 

4 Right Modes 

Maximum flying Height(Absolute altitude) Maximum flytng Height( Relative altitude) Maximum Rotation Rate Maximum Roll Angle 

Maximum Horizontal Speed 

Radio Control frequency Band 

Operating Temperature Range 

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24 mm 

31.4x36.2x 18 1 in (797x920x461 mm) 

36.2 tn(920mm) 

17.3 tn (440mm) 

1 76.4 oz (5000g) 

LtPo 6s 

65 22.2V UPo DC Balanctng Smart Charger with AC Adapter 

(tncluded) 

24-channel 2.4GHz with 5 SGHz video downlmk (included) 

Smart,Angle,Throttle,and Home Modes 

4000m (I 31 24 ft) 

1000m (3281 ft) 

10Q", s 

35 

21m s 4 ?MPH 75 KPH (5kg, throttle) 2 4GHz 

5"C to so-c 

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Frame 

Motor 

ESC 

Foldable Propeller 

(1552/1 55 2R) 

Center Centerffamr W...,.. (With 11n1m1: Gear MD<nlng Base. 

Sefws) 

Stator SiZe 

--

Signal Fl!'qUO<l<)' 

Dnve PWiol 

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1045mm 

386mm 325g 

J31mm 

460mniLengtiJ)><51 I mmCV.\dth)•305mm(He gin) 

41'),14mm 400rpmN 

500'.V 

65l.Po 

3llH! 450HZ 

8KHZ 

35g 

H1g!l srrengrh performance engmeered pl•·tlcs 

15 52mrn 

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Hover Tune 

Gain Value Settings for /12. Right Conlrolll!r 

for WooKong-M Ril:ltt Controller 

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15mln (@ISOOOmAh & 9.5Kg TakeoffWelghQ 

Roll 121lli>, Pitch 120%, Yaw 120'!6 

Altitude Roll170'il>, Pitch 170%, VertKal 

Basic. Roll130%, Pitch 1.30it. Yaw 12lllil 

Arnrude· Ro1118!H!>, Pitch 180%, Vertical 120% 

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Cameras Compatible with GoPro® HER03, 3.,. and 4, optrm!Zed for HER03.,. and 4 

Streaming video qualrty 720p 

Fhght time 25 minutes. 20 minutes wnh pay1oacr 

Range: 5 m1les .. ( 8 km) Max speed 55 mph (8g kmlh) Max ascent speed 1 0 m/s in stabiliZe mode. 5 m/s in "fly" mode Max descent speed. dnto 

Max payload 420 g 

Max altitude. 400ft per FAA regulauon. user ad)IJStable {122 m) 

Motors 880 kV 

Propellers 10" diameter 4 5" pitch self-trghteniog (24 em diM!leter 144 em pnch). glass-rernforced ny1on 

Autopilot PD<hawk 2 

Software. APM:Copter 

Communrcatron. 3DR l.lnk secure Wifi network 

Frequency 2 4 GHz 

Werght 3.3 lbs {1 .5 kg) I 3 g lbs (1.8 kg) wnh GoPro® and Solo Grmbal 

Drmensions 10 in tall (25 em). 18 in (46 em] motor-to-motor 

Fhght banery Lnluum polymer 5200 mAh 14 8 Vdc 

Banery charge trme. -1 .5 hours 

Centro ler banery. 2600 mAh 7 2 Vdc rechargeable lnhium ion 

App reqwrements 10S 8 0 or later I Andrord 4 3 or later 

11me varies wnh payload. wind condrtions. elevation, temperature. humidity, sty1e and pilot skill. Listed flrghttime apprres to elevatrons 

less than 2.000 ft above sea level 

••Depending on environmental condnrons. controller is expandable, allowrng us or th,rd parties to amp up the range rn the future 

Solo Sman: Battery: 

Rechargeable lithium polymer {U-Po) 

5200 mAh 

14.8 Vdc 

Wetght 1 lb ( 5 kg) 

Solo Gimbal: 

Three-SXJs stabrlrzanon 

Fully compatrble wnh 3DR Solo and GoPro HERQ3.,. and HER04; camera charg1ng and only wnh HER03 

HDMI video Output 

Wireless software upgrade through Solo 

Controllable range. 0' to _go• pnch 

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HARDWARE 

On-board 

Sensors 

Processors 

Interfaces 

Sense Fly eBee 

Hurrudt1y Temperature 

re Light 

i20 r 1Hz d a core Lin ·' 

CPU 

\'Jtf• E! t erne . Sen a 

USB Dogito Ana og I C 

W e oghl 

W ong span 

Payload 

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5 3·b4 9ft 

Copo:oty- 2 21b: 

Sv.appab e 

IN-FLIGHT DIAGNOSTICS o MONITORING 

Continual y monolors ilself whole on flog'·! 

checking buttery !ofe, operatoonol 

weather/wind ztructure crocka 

and other orternal performance checks 

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Carry case dimensions 

55 X 45 X 25 em (21.6 X 17.7 X 9.8 In) 

Operation 

Maximum flight time 

Nominal cruise speed 

Radio link range 

Maximum coverage (single flight) 

Wind resistance 

Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) 

Relative orthomosald3D model accuracy 

Absolute horizontal/vertical accuracy (w/GCPs) 

Absolute horizontal/vertical accuracy (no GCPs) 

Multi-drone operation 

Automatic 30 flight planning 

Linear landing accuracy 

50 minutes 

40-90 km/h (11-25 m/s or 25-56 mph) 

Up to 3 km (1.86 miles) 

12 km2 I 4.6 ml2 (at 974 m /3,195 ft altitude AGL) 

Up to 45 km/h (12m/s or 28 mph) 

Down to 1.5 em (0.6 In) per pixel 

1-3xGSD 

Down to 3 em (1 .2 In) I 5 em (2 In) 

1-5 m (3.3-16.4 ft) 

Yes (Inc. mid-air collision avoidance) Yes 

Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft) 

Package contents 

eBee foam body (Inc. all electronics & built-In autopilot) 

- Pair of detachable wings 

WX still camera (Inc. 16GB 50 card, battery, USB cable & 

charger) 

• 2.4 GHz USB radio modem for data link (Inc. USB cable) • Two Lithium-Polymer battery packs & charger • Spare propeller 

Carry case with foam protection 

• Remote control & accessories (for safety pilots) 

• User manual 

Software Included: eMotion (flight planning & control) & 

Postflight Terra 3D (professional photogrammetry) 

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lntegmed paylceds Ffjghtmcdes Safety Scftwzue 

Flight system 

V-sh:ped qu:da:>pter 

Ertgines .. ·-- 4 e lectric 1:-rushte:ss rnotcrs 

Frcpe rs ............................ "" ................................................................................... 4 

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........... _ ...... 

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........... ,............... 1 .B 1:!; (3.9 (b) ind. tmte'Y. p:ylcad & sluo ucl:ng 

Flight tune (full syn=l ----·------·-"-""""'- ........ _,_, ____ .. ______ Up"' 22 min 

Ma .c limb me ............. - .................................. - ....... - ........................ ___ ,. ....... 7 rr./s (15 mph) 

Max. ai,.peed ........ -........................................................... ...................................... Autcrr_.lic f"ught 8 rr."s (I 8 mph) Monur.l f.ightl 2 n-./s (27 mph) 

Wind .... - ...................... _ ........ - .................. - .............. ----·-·------·-·--· Autcmalic: up"' S !T./s CIS mph! Monu:l: up"' 10 <T./s (22 mph) 

& con trd ···••····-----····-· .. ·-·······"···-··--····-··-.. -· .. ····u---···-· .. ··•"···-" l.V.U, mZignetcmeter, b:uometer & GPS 

Mate:ri.81s Ccmpo.slte body. n-..culded art::cn fibre a rnu. and legs, Pfeci'3i"on-mcided magnesnJm 

..................................... ._ ·············· ..................... ...... fntme,. prec:ision-n-clded mjected pWtn: 

Operonng t"'mperature ................. _ ..................... _ .. _____ ,._ .............. - .............. -I 0 tc 400 C 0 4>-1 04• F] 

Wireles5 communication 

Milin communication link 

Type ................... ,.,_ .. , .......... ... -... _, .............. ... -... _,_ .. , .... _ .... w ........ - ..... _. dual d1r.11 l bl!f"! d1 encrypted 

Fre11uency ..... _, _____________________ .............. - ............. _ ....... _._.. ............. 2.4 GH% & 5 GHz ISM bands (country dependent) 

trAn.sm itte:d ··-·-·······----·--·- .. . ·--··-···-··· .. ·--··-- ·-····---·----··---·· .. --............. Comma.nds,.. mzin arr.en1 R.llvcam sensor data, etc. 

l!ollnge .................................................. - .................... - .............................. - .............. Uptc2km ( .2mij 

RC (Remote control} 

Type _ ....... - ........ - ................ _ .............................. _ .............................................. [);gital 

Freq uency .................... -.-----------·- --·-··-·-·-------·---·---·---·- 2 4 GIU 

l!ollnge ................ - ................................. - ..... - ...................... -.................. ................ Up"' BOO m (05 mij 

Technology ................................................. - .......................................................... Type .................. - .............................................................................................. -....... liFe. ] I!SOCI mAh 

Pcwet level display _,., •. .. -----·----·-····--............. -................ _ ......... L.£0 display on e n--screen infc.rmaticn 

Charging time .. _ ---·------·-·----------------·-------- ·---·---·---·- .. 1 • 15 h 

On-bomd computing 

Type ......... _ ............................... - .......................... _, ____ .......... - ....... -............... 4 cn·b=rd CPU• 

pn::JCes3C'I' .. ..... -.... ............. -.... ---.. ·-·-····· .. ··· ................... Princ ip:.l l!trtcpilct & inte16;ence: 

prccesocr ............................................. __ ............ ---·-·--· __ ,... Yidec 

pracessc, _,._ ______ .,, ____ ,._ ... ,,. ____________ , ___ , .. __ --·--------·-···-·--· Lew-level zutcp1lct (szfetybllb!.ckJ ,.,d meter central 

Stngle-core proc:es:sc.- _ ........ _. ... _, _____ .., ......... -....... ..................................... Commun1cation lint. m11n2gement 

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Mr. Richard Pelupessy 

Wave Technical, Inc. 

13340 Pergola Ave 

Bakersfield, CA 93314 

Telephone: 661-885-4038 

Cell: 805-324-1155 

Email:rap@wavetechnical.com 

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