Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC- Section 333 Exemption Petition July 17, 2015 U. S. Department

of Transportation Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington,
DC 20590 Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C

. F

. R. 45

. 23(b); 14 C

. F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F

. R. 61.113(a)&(b)

; 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2)

; 91

. 103(b)

; 91.109

; 119

. 121; 91.151 (a); 91

. 203(a) & (b); 91.405(a)

; 91.407(a)

(1 ); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)

& (b) Dear Sir or Madam, I, Robert Miller, am writing pursuant
to the FAA Modernization
and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that

I, Robert Miller, an owner and operator
of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations

(

" FARs") listed below so that

I, Robert Miller

, may operate my small ultralight weight unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") commercially

in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). As described herein

I , Robert Miller, am a licensed Contractor within the State of North Carolina (license #65332); experienced

in flying hobby helicopters
for recreational purposes.

I currently have
a DJI Phantom

II Vision+ 5.8GHz

7 CH 3 Axial with Camera RTF Mode 2. However,

I will be flying
a DJI Phantom

II Vision Plus for the purpose
of aerial photography, videography/cinematography

to enhance Estimates, Invoicing for our Customers and Advertising; following exemption and approval
by the FAA. While not required
to operate,

I requested and have invited by a greater Charlotte NC DJI Phantom

II Vision Plus reseller



### I instructor,

to an in depth pilot training. This
is one additional step that illustrates my commitment

to be specifically proficient with the very manufacturer and model

I intend to fly for the purpose
of my Parking Lot Maintenance business. I've included

a hyperlink
to the DJI Phantom

II Vision Plus user manual below in appendix

8

9 . I have flown small RC electric helicopters recreationally
for approximately

3 years without incident.

I too have accrued

1 00+ hours of flight time with the DJI Phantom

II Vision+. I'm highly sensitive and respectful

of the FAA and its commitment

to safety and I share the same values. My, Robert Miller's, exemption request would permit operation of ultralight weight, unmanned (piloted
by remote control) and comparatively inexpensive UAS(s)

in tightly controlled and limited airspace.

2 Predetermined

in areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic within property boundaries
for individual homeowner and commercial business owners for videos/photos. 1 Appendix A - OJI Phantom

II Vision
+ User Manual hyperlink 2 Appendix 8 - CL T 5 mile

" drone no fly zone

" airport radius hyper/ink

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# Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC- Section 333 Exemption Petition 

# Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated
by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls

in place to prevent catastrophe.

I , Robert Miller, have personally instilled safety protocols and controls

3 

# to avoid and prevent public hazard, as well as manned aircraft hazards/catastrophe.
This will act to further safety protocols exclusive

to lightweight UAS's specific
to parking lot maintenance video and photography usage as

I, Robert Miller, record flight data and other information gained through permitted flight operations

to share with the FAA through any required FAA reports
to assist with future protocol and safety regulation. Granting my, Robert Miller's, request comports with the Secretary

of Transportation's (FAA Administrator's) responsibilities
and authority
to not only integrate UAS's into the national airspace system, but to " ... establish requirements
for the safe operation
of such aircraft systems [UAS's]

in the national airspace system" under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific
to the use of UAS's for Parking Lot Maintenance purposes. Further I, Robert Miller, will conduct my operations

in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established

by the FAA. For the reasons stated below

I, Robert Miller, respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing me to operate ultralight weight, remote controlled UAS's to enhance Parking Lot Maintenance videos for business estimates and invoicing and for video advertisement

for our website. Hence promoting local economic growth through increased employment and increased tax base. Always with public safety
in mind by keeping heavier manned aircraft containing combustible fuel that that poses potential public hazard

. 

# I. Contact Information: Robert Miller and President RAM Pavement Services, Inc. PO Box49094 Charlotte NC 28277 Office: (704) 622-1300 Mobile: (704) 578-1110 Email: robmiller@rampavement.com 

# II. The Specific Sections
of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which Robert Miller Requests Exemption are: 14 CFR 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.; 14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b). 3 

## Appendix

C - Personal Protocols and Controls

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2 of9RobertMiller,RAMPavementServices,Inc.CharlotteNC-Section333ExemptionPetitionIll.TheExtentofreliefRobertMillerseeksandtheReasonHeSeeksSuchRelief:I,RobertMiller,submitthisapplicationinaccordancewiththeReformAct,112P.L.95§§331-334,seekingrelieffromanycurrentlyapplicableFARsoperatingtopreventme,RobertMiller,contemplatedcommercialcinematic,academicandotherflightoperationswithinthenationalairspacesystem.TheReformActinSection332providesforsuchintegrationofcivilunmannedaircraftsystemsintoournationalairspacesystemasitisinthepublic'sinteresttodoso.My,RobertMiller's,ultralightweightUASmeetsthedefinitionof"smallunmannedaircraft"asdefinedinSection331andthereforetheintegrationofmyultralightweightUASisexpresslycontemplatedbytheReformAct.IwouldliketooperatemyultralightweightUASpriortothetimeperiodbywhichtheReformActrequirestheFAAtopromulgaterulesgoverningsuchcraft.Thereby,providingdirectexperienceandvaluableinformationforformalregulationthatcanbeadministereduniformlytoallrealestaterelatedUASaerialvideoandphotography.TheReformActguidestheSecretaryindeterminingthetypesofUAS'sthatmayoperatesafelyinournationalairspacesystem.Considerationsinclude:Theweight,size,speedandoverallcapabilitiesoftheUAS's;whethertheUASwillbeoperatednearairportsorheavilypopulatedareas;and,WhethertheUASwillbeoperatedbylineofsight.112P.L.95§333(a).Eachoftheseitemsreflectinfavorofanexemptionforme,RobertMiller.MyUASutilizesfour(4)counter-rotatingpropellersforbalance,controlandstability.MyUASisequippedwithGPSandautoreturnsafetytechnology.Weighinglessthanfive(5)pounds(farbelowthemaximum55poundlimit);includingcamerawithgimbal.I,RobertMiller,considersafetyofparamountimportancewitheachflight.ThePhantomIIVisionPlusunmannedaircraftisdesignedtohoverinplaceviaGPSandoperateinwindupto25mph.Forsafety,stabilityandfearoffinanciallossIwillnotflyinwindsexceeding15mph.ThePhantomIIVisionPlusisfeaturerichincludingmultiplesafetyfeaturesincluding(pleaseclickonthishvperlink)RadarPositioning&ReturnHome,ProgrammableWavPointsandNoFlvZonefirmwaretonameafew.I'vealsoincludedvarious(pleaseclickonthishyper/ink)videosthatdemonstratethePhantomIIVisionPluscapabilities.I'malsoresearching(pleaseclickonthishyper/ink)EpsonMoverioBT-200glassestofurtherenhanceflightsafetyalsowithunimpeded,directlineofsightviewsfortheoperator.WhenpilotcommunicationislostUASisdesignedtoslowlyandautomaticallydescendtopointoftakeoff.IdonotandwillnotoperatemyUASwithina5mileradiusofairports,HospitalsnorPoliceheliports,anddonotoperatenearareaswheregeneralpubliciswithinfiftytoone hundred(50-100)yardsdependingonlocation,conditionsandweather.Iamconstantlyonalertforanymannedaircraft(Police/Medicalhelicopters,etc.)andpreparedtoland/abortimmediatelytothenearestandsafestgroundpointshouldamannedaircraftapproachmylocationorIsuspectmannedaircraftmayapproachnearmylocation.MyUASiscapableofverticalandhorizontaloperations,andareflownonlywithinmylineofsightofme,astheremotecontrolpilot.Utilizingbatterypowerratherthancombustiblefuels,flightsgenerallylastbetweenfive(5)toten(10)minutes,butnomorethantwenty(20)minuteswithanaltitudeunderonehundredfifty(150)feet.PaEe3of9Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC

- Section 333 Exemption Petition 

### I, Robert Miller, utilize

a fresh fully charged battery with each flight as a safety precaution;
full flight time limit for each battery

is twenty-five (25) minutes as tested.

I do not operate my UAS at or below manufacture recommend minimum charge levels for operation; preferring

to remain well within

a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of control
or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise

to insure replacement
for sufficient safe level of operation

. I do not believe

in taking risk that may cause

a crash that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft, and have no desire to lose an investment.

I have clocked numerous practice flights
in remote areas as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization with characteristics specific
to UAS's performances under different temperature and weather conditions.

I also practice computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time. All for the sake of safety. I, Robert Miller, am extremely cautious when operating

of my UAS/ultralight weight unmanned aircraft and will not "create

a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." 112 P.L. 95 

### § 333 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS

it falls well within Congress's contemplated safety zone when

it promulgated
the Reform Act and the corresponding directive
to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. Robert Miller's UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to the general public or national security. IV. How Robert Miller's Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole: Aerial photography and videography
for Parking Lot Maintenance marketing and for estimates and invoicing has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small budget real estate companies and average homeowners
the expense
of such aerial videography

is cost prohibitive. Only high end companies and luxury homeowners
can afford to absorb such expenses. Hence depriving non-luxury homeowners and lower budget Companies from
a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose
a threat to the public through potential catastrophic crashes. My, Robert Miller's, UAS pose no such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates potential threats to the public. Congress has already proclaimed that

it is in the public's interest
to integrate commercially flown UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing
of the Reform Act. Granting my, Robert Miller's, exemption request opens possibilities

to further the public interest through academic/visual awareness

of the geographical benefits

in and around the metro Charlotte area.

I intend to become

a steward

in my respected market demonstrating
the proper way to operate

a UAS for Parking Lot Maintenance marketing purposes. My ultralight weight UAS
is battery powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence

of my ultralight weight UAS crashing

is far less than
a full size helicopter
or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation

to the public.

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# The public's interest

is furthered
by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture through my battery operated ultralight weight UAS's

. Permitting me, Robert Miller, to immediately

fly within national air space furthers economic growth. Granting my exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact for individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and geographical awareness. V. Reasons Why Robert Miller's Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety or How the Exemption Will Provide

a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing Rule: 

# My, Robert Miller's, exemption will not adversely affect safety

. Quite the contrary, for the reasons stated permitting me, Robert Miller,
to log more flight time
in FAA controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute

to the innovation and implementation

of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety protocols for Business Owners that can be embraced

by all businesses
for development

in cooperation with the FAA.
In addition

I, Robert Miller, submit the following representations

of enhancements

to current aerial videography
and photography
for Parking Lot Maintenance: • My UAS weighs 1242g (including battery and propellers) with a small ultralight weight high quality integrated camera; •

I only operate my UAS below 200 feee (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012); • My UAS will only operate no more than 20 minutes per flight; •

I land my UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery power; •

I pilot my UAS through remote control only by line of sight; • My UAS has GPS
a flight safety feature whereby

it hovers and then slowly lands if communication with the remote control pilot is lost; •

I actively analyze flight data and other sources
of information

to constantly update and enhance safety protocols; •

I only operate

in reasonably safe environment that are strictly controlled

, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated • areas;

I conduct extensive pre-flight inspections and protocol, during which safety carries primary importance; •

I always obtains all necessary permissions prior to operation; and, •

I have procedures

in place to abort flights
in the event of safety breaches
or potential danger. • DJI Phantom

II Vision



## + (see Appendix

A User Manual)

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# Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC -Section 333 Exemption Petition 

# My

, Robert Miller's, safety protocols provide

a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing rules.

It is important

to note that absent the integration

of commercial UAS into our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and photography
for community awareness and real estate. While the safety record of such helicopters

is remarkably astounding,

it is far safer to operate

a battery powered ultralight weight UAS. • First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and

I only operate my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations. • Second, there
is no fuel on board

a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions

is greatly diminished. • Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability

of my UAS allow me to remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely. • Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough
to capture amazing images, my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and zoom. Accordingly,
my UAS has been experimentally operated for familiarization/competency and will continue
to operate
at and above current safety levels

. VI. A Summary The FAA May Publish
in the Federal Register: 

# A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and the Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart
H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement

of necessary airworthiness certificates

in relation
to FAR



# § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my, Robert Miller's, UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my UAS meets (and exceeds)
an equivalent level of safety pursuant
to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA
is authorized

to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C.



# § 44701 

# (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement

in consideration

of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability
and proximity

to areas such as airports and dense populations. My, Robert Miller's, current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation

of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate.
As no such certificate will be applicable

in the form contemplated

by the FARs, this Regulation

is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R.



# § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual

in the aircraft. As there are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation

is inapplicable.
An equivalent level of safety will be achieved
by maintaining

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6 of9Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC- Section 333 Exemption Petition safety/flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined.

4 The FAA has previously issued exemptions

to this regulation

in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 32827. 14 C.F.R.

§ 91.121 regarding altimeter settings

is inapplicable insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor. 14 C.F.R.

§ 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying
of civil aircraft certifications and registrations

. They are inapplicable
for the same reasons described above

. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved
by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations

by me, Robert Miller. B . 14 C.F.R.

§ 45.23

: Marking
of The Aircraft

. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft
to be marked according

to certain specifications.
My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phrases. Further,twoinch lettering

is difficult
to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that minimal lettering requirement. Regardless,

I will mark its UASs
in the largest possible lettering by placing the word "EXPERIMENTAL"

on its fuselage
as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29
(f) so that

I the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see the markings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions

to this regulation through Exemptions Nos

. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700. C. 14 C.F.R.

§ 61.113

: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC

. Pursuant
to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non-commercial operations.

I, Robert Miller, can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved
by current Regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or passengers. Further, while helpful,

a pilot license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks attended
to the operation
of my UAS
is far less than the risk levels inherent

in the commercial activities outlined

in 14 C.F.R.

§ 61, et seq. Thus, allowing me, Robert Miller, to operate my UAS meet and exceed current safety levels
in relation
to 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b). D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes. 14 C. F. R. § 91

. 119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation

of civil aircraft.

It allows helicopters

to be operated

at lower altitudes

in certain conditions

. My UAS will never operate
at an altitude greater than 200 AGL; safely below the standard
of 400 AGL.

I, Robert Miller, will however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing

a level of safety at least equivalent

to or below those
in relation
to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weight, maneuverability
and speed of my UAS, an equivalent

or higher level of safety will be achieved. E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a)

& (b): Maintenance Inspections

. 5 Appendix D - Safety/Flight Manual

**Pa~e7of9**Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC- Section 333 Exemption Petition The above-cited Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators

to "have [the] aircraft inspected
as prescribed

in subpart

E of this part and shall between required inspections, except as provided

in paragraph
(c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed

in part 43 of this chapter ....

" These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate

. They will not, therefore, apply to my, Robert Miller's, UAS

. However,
as a safety precaution

I inspect my UAS before and after each flight. A Summary the FAA May Publish

in the Federal Register

: A 14 C

. F

. R. 21 and 14 C.F

. R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and the Like. 14 C

. F

. R. 21, Subpart

H , entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements
for procurement

of necessary airworthiness certificates

in relation
to FAR



### § 91.203(a)(1

). The size, weight and enclosed operational area of my UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because my, Robert Miller's, UAS meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant
to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized

to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C.



### § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement

in consideration

of the weight

, size, speed, maneuverability
and proximity

to areas such as airports and dense populations.
My UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements.
14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation
of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate.
As no such certificate will be applicable

in the form contemplated

by the FARs, this Regulation

is inapplicable.

14 C.F.R.



### § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual

in the aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation

is inapplicable.
An equivalent level of safety will be achieved
by maintaining

a manual. The FAA has previously issued exemptions

to this regulation

in Exemption Nos

. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 95658

, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore,
an equivalent level of safety will be achieved. 

### In summary, Robert Miller seeks an exemption from the following Regulations: 14 C.F.R. 21, subpart
H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b)

; 14 C.F.R. 

### §§ 61.113 (a) 

### & (b); 14 C.F.R.



### § 91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R.



### § 91.9 (b) (2); 14 C.F.R

. 

### § 91

. 103(b); 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.



### § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R.



### § 91.407 (a) (1)

; 14 C.F.R.



### § 91.409 (a) (2); 14 C

. F

. R. 

### § 91.409
(a ) (2); and

, 14 C.F.R. 

### §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate my, Robert Miller's, small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle

in community awareness and commercial operations, and to develop economic platforms for commercial real estate to enhance the experience

of those seeking
to beautify and bring their parking lots up to code to the metro Charlotte area. Currently, area awareness and commercial real estate aerial videography/photography
relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Therefore posing potential risk to the public. Granting my

, Robert Miller's, request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft do not contain potentially explosive fuel, lighter Paee
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I operate
at lower altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established
air fields.

I, Robert Miller, have been informally analyzing flight information and will compile safety protocols and the implementation

of a flight operations manual for commercial real estate parking lot maintenance usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight. Formal collection

of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. There are no personnel
on board my, Robert Miller's, UAS and therefore the likelihood
of death or serious bodily injury
is significantly diminished

. My, Robert Miller

' s, operation
of my UAS, weighing less than


### 5 pounds and travelling

at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level of safety as that achieved under current FARs. Accordingly

I, Robert Miller, respectfully request that the FAA grant my exemption request and am willing to cooperate

in sharing information

to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large. Robert Miller, President RAM Pavement Services, Inc. 

### PO Box 49094 Charlotte NC 28277

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# Appendix

A DJI Phantom

II Vision+ (Please click on hyperlink below) 

# User Manual

## Robert Miller. RAM Pavement Services. Inc

. Charlotte NC- Section 333 Exemotion Petition 

# Appendix


# 8 (Please click on the link below) 

# Charlotte Douglas Airport

5 Mile Radius Link 

# Charlotte,

North CarolinaRobert Miller

, RAM Pavement Services

, Inc

. Charlotte NC- Section 333 Exemption Petition 

# Appendix

C Robert Miller Personal Protocols and ControlsProtocols and Controls Aerial Community and Parking Lot Maintenance Videos Safety for public on the ground
as well as manned aircraft above

is an essential and utmost consideration
for aerial videos and photography.

As such, safety protocols and controls must be implemented through pre-flight preparation and during flight. Pre-Flight Protocol: • Check batteries with voltage meter to insure fully charged and ready for use. • Inspect batteries for damage or leakage that may affect proper operation

. • Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may cause sudden loss of propulsion
or unmanageable/uncontrolled
flight. • Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions that my impact flight. • Consult five (5) mile radius map for airport vicinity. o Contact respective airport to advise of estimated flight time, estimated flight duration, estimated elevation
of flight, and any other pertinent information. • Inspect flight area for o vicinity of public safety helipads/heliports o vicinity of medical helipads/heliports o vicinity of light poles o vicinity or utility wires o vicinity of trees o flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact o vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard o vicinity of roadways with moderate
to heavy traffic that can be distracted o public gatherings that may attract viewers o optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight • Takeoff and landing o inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing o if in a subdivision

or area that
is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning sign(s)/stand(s) "Attention Aerial Photography

In Progress- Remain Back 150 Feet" Flight Protocol: 

## • • • • • • 

## • Takeoff and land from same location Remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles Do not allow anyone to engage

in conversation

or distract the remote control pilot Restrict flight to minimal elevation sufficient
to acquire desired results Remained prepared for emergency landing
at all times Pay attention
to flight time o If possible set a timer as a safety alert Land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC

# Protocols and Controls Aerial Community and Parking Lot Maintenance Videos Post flight:
a. disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation
of propulsion system b. secure UAS in a safe location c. remove all warning signs from public access areas Emergency

or Suspected Hazard: • Immediate land UAS at safest and closet ground location

in the event o manned aircraft

is heard or seen in vicinity offlight o there
is a public gathering within established safety boundary wanting to observe flight o pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety o sudden change
in weather (wind bursts) o sudden increase

in vehicular traffic
in vicinity offlight o birds enter into proximity
of flight o any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction
or interruption

of control o always have
a first aid kit on hand Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services

, Inc

. Charlotte NCRobertMiller,RAMPavementServices,Inc.CharlotteNC-Section333ExemptionPetitionAppendixDRobertMillerSafety/FlightManualSafety Flight Manual Aerial Community and Parking Lot Maintenance Videos Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above

is an essential and utmost consideration
for aerial videos and photography. Maintaining

a record of safe flight for FAA request and for determining future UAS safety protocols

is imperative. Date: __ _______

_ Location: -- -- ------- -------

- ------ Pre-flight Inspection:

u Yes

L No Comment:------

- ----

- ------

- ---- Elements

(circle) (circle) Comment Weather Good Fair Visibility Good Fair Wind Speed Low Medium Proximity
to airport
: _ __ ___ __ (see attached map pinpointing approximate location offlight) Airport notified

c:: Yes
0 No Date:, ____

_ _ _ Time: __ ____

_ Phone Number:
Contact Name: Nearest major intersection :-- ----- ----- ----

- ------- ------ Proximity
to medium traffic road: ---

- ------- --- ---- ------- --- Proximity
to heavily traveled roadway road

: -------

- -- -- -------

-
-
-
- Proximity
to congested population:

-----

- -- ----

- -----

-
- -- -- --

- Approx. TakeoffTime Approx. Landing Time Estimated Elevation 

# I Safety Concerns: Additional Comments: Unedited flight video/photos available for FAA upon written request within 180 days of flight:

CJ Yes :::: No Robert Miller, RAM Pavement Services, Inc. Charlotte NC

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