UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

BRUCE D. TAYLOR

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

SECTIONS 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 14 CFR §§ 

61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 

91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), 91.417(a) and (b)

CONCERNING COMMERCIAL

OPERATION OF DJI Yuneec Q500 Typhoon from Yuneec Electric Aviation 

UNMANNED

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

Submitted on May 1, 2015

Bruce D. Taylor

4501 Shadycreek Lane

Colleyville, TX 76034
The petitioner, Bruce D. Taylor is submitting the following information to meet the requirements of 

14 CFR § 11.81.

(a) Name and mailing address;

Bruce D. Taylor

4501 Shadycreek Lane

Colleyville, TX 76034

BruceDTaylor@sbcglobal.net

817-554-2022

(b) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption; 

Bruce D. Taylor is seeking exemption from the following section to would restrict Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems (UAS) for commercial use in aerial photography and videography:

49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 14 CFR §§ 

61.23(a) and (c)

61.101(e)(4) and (5)

61.113(a)

61.315(a)

91.7(a)

91.119(c)

91.121

91.151(a)(1)

91.405(a)

91.407(a)(1)

91.409(a)(1) and (2)

91.417(a) and (b)

To the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection. 

(c) The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief; 

Bruce D. Taylor is seeking relief for the current Title 14 CFR that does not currently address the new 

technology of UAS. The current Title 14 CFR do not address the commercial use of UAS in the National 

Airspace System. This exemption can be used until the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addresses 

any new regulation that will govern this new technology.
(d) The reasons why granting your request would be in the public interest; that is, how it 

would benefit the public as a whole; 

Bruce D. Taylor service would provide and unique benefit to the public with high quality, low altitude 

aerial photography and videography that is unavailable using current General Aviation aircraft. This can 

be accomplished in a save and cost effective manner. All aerial photography and videography would be 

conducted below 200 feet above ground level (AGL) giving a never-seen-view for effective commercial 

application.

(e) The reasons why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the 

exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which 

you seek the exemption; 

Bruce D. Taylor service would not adversely affect safety do to his extensive knowledge of the current 

aviation system. He would safety operate the UAS to Minimize Risk to NAS or Person and Property on 

the Ground. He would operate the UAS using Aeronautical Decision Making to include: 

 Crew Resource Management

 Mitigating Risk Management including the PAVE checklist

 Decision Making in a Dynamic Environment

 Human Behavior

 The Decision Making Process

 Situational Awareness

 Risk Management

The application of these procedures and all other aviation current best practices would bring a level of 

safety equal to that provided by the current rules in commercial and general aviation.

Bruce D. Taylor will also comply with current rules governed by the exemption such as restrict flights at 

or below 200 feet, aircraft weigh less than 55 pounds, operate during daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 

conditions, operate within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the pilots, and stay certain distances away from 

airports or heliports:

5 nautical miles (NM) from an airport having an operational control tower; or

3 NM from an airport with a published instrument flight procedure, but not an operational tower; or

2 NM from an airport without a published instrument flight procedure or an operational tower; or

2 NM from a heliport with a published instrument flight procedure

(f) A summary we can publish in the FEDERAL REGISTER, stating: 

(1) The rule from which you seek the exemption; and 

Bruce D. Taylor is seeking exemption from the following section to would restrict Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems (UAS) for commercial use in aerial photography and videography:

49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 14 CFR §§ 

61.23(a) and (c)

61.101(e)(4) and (5)

61.113(a)
61.315(a)

91.7(a)

91.119(c)

91.121

91.151(a)(1)

91.405(a)

91.407(a)(1)

91.409(a)(1) and (2)

91.417(a) and (b)

To the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection. 

(2) A brief description of the nature of the exemption you seek; 

Bruce D. Taylor’s exemption the seeking relief as stated above from all CFR that currently do not address 

or consider the use of UAS’s in the national airspace system. This exemption would allow him to 

operate the UAS for aerial photography and videography for commercial purposes to be provided to 

individuals requesting this service.

(g) Any additional information, views or arguments available to support your request; and 

Bruce D. Taylor is a current Airline Transport Pilot multi engine aircraft and Commercial Pilot single 

engine airplane. He is also a current Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor Airplane CFII. 

He has also served as a pilot and Check Airman in CFR Part 135 and served as a pilot, Check Airman, and 

Aircrew Program Designated Examiner in CFR Part 121. His has extensive knowledge in aviation over a 

25-year career. This gives him a unique perspective on aviation safety and aviation applications. Bruce 

D. Taylor will be the Chief Pilot in charge of Flight Operations and will ensure all other pilots will comply 

with the exemptions minimum pilot requirements and currency. He will also ensure compliance with 

any required medical standards required by the exemption. 

The UAS that he is requesting and exemption is a Yuneec Q500 Typhoon from Yuneec Electric Aviation. 

This UAS is a three axis controlled quad copter with video and photography capability. The unit is 

controlled by a three axis ground control unit. Altitude is controlled along with pitch, role and yaw. The 

unit will always be operated in line of sight control and never operated out of line of sight. The 

maximum altitude capability is 8,000 MSL and 400 AGL. The airspeed capability is less then 20 knots. 

The UAS will be operated at an altitude and airspeed as directed by the exemption. The operator will 

also comply with the requirements of §91.155 - Basic VFR weather minimums. The Radio Frequency RF 

spectrum used to control the UAS is 2.4GHz with 5.8GHz video and photo downlink. This unit complies 

with part 15 of the FCC rules. The manufactures operating manual and procedures will be provided with 

this petition. Before each flight the operator will perform a preflight inspection per CFR § 91.7(b), 

ensure maintenance status to perform a safe flight and resolve any outstanding maintenance issues per 

the manufacturers recommendation. This will insure that the UAS is in a condition for a safe flight. 

The petitioner will also comply with any requested requirements of the local Flight Standards District 

Offices (FSDOs).
Bruce D. Taylor has flown UAS and Model Aircraft for over 20 years and has many hours operating the 

Yuneec Q500.

The following is a general description of the specification. Bruce D. Taylor will also include the Yuneec 

Q500 Operating Manuals.

Yuneec Q500 Typhoon Product Specification:

Flight Time Up to 25 Minutes

Dimension 16.5x16.5x9.5in (420x420x240mm)

Diagonal Length Without Rotor Blades 22.2in (565mm)

Propeller/Main Rotor Diameter 13.0in (330mm)

Weight Without Battery and Payload 40.0oz (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, Angle and Home Modes 

Maximum Flying Height Default 122m (400ft) Above Ground Level (Adjustable via the Q500 GUI)

Maximum Rotation Rate 65°/s 

Maximum Roll Angle 35° 

Radio Control Frequency Band 2.4GHz

Operating Temperature Range -5 C to 80 C

Camera Gimbal system Product Specification:

Dimension4.5x1.4x2.9in (115x135x74mm)

Weight 6.5oz (185g) 

Focusing System Aerial Optimized Fixed Focus

Field of View 130°

Video Transmission Range FCC Compliance: Up to 600m (1968.5 ft) CE Compliance: Up 

to 300m (984.252 ft) with ST10 

Video Resolution FULL HD 1080p - Adjustable 60, 50 or 48 FPS

Photo Resolution 12 Megapixels 

Storage (memory) microSD Class 10 ~ 4 to 128GB

Control Angle Accuracy ±0.02°

White Balance Automatic Smart White Balance Feature

Transmission Band 5.8GHz

Input/Operating Voltage 7.0V to 14.0V DC

Working Temperature 0°C-50°C

Storage Temperature -20°C-60°C

Angular Vibration Range ±0.02° 

Control Range Pitch between -90° and 0° Yaw between 0° and 360°

Personal ground station Product Specifications.

Operating System AndroidTM

Number of Channels 10

Control Transmission Distance/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 Distance/Range (Optimum Conditions) 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 Times.

Flight Systems Telemetry Data On Screen Display (OSD)

LED Backlit LCD Screen Capacitive Multi-Touch 4.5”

Tactile (Vibrating) and Audible Feedback

Built-In LiPo Battery Voltage / Capacity 3.6V/5200mAh 18.72Wh 

Charger Auto-Charge Mode via Micro-B USB Cable with AC to 5V DC USB Power Supply

(h) If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, the 

reason why you need to do so. 

Bruce D. Taylor has no current plans for using the UAS outside the United States.

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce D. Taylor

4501 Shadycreek Lane

Colleyville, TX 76034

BruceDTaylor@sbcglobal.net

817-554-2022

Appendix:

Yuneec Q500 Manual