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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 LA

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- 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) N**  **ame and mailing address;** Bruce D. Taylor 4501 Shadycreek Lane Colleyville, TX 76034 BruceDTaylor@sbcglobal.net 817

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**(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. Taylo r 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 Av iation 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 s afety operat e 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, o perate 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 proc edure, 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**  **F EDERA** **L R**  **EGISTE R** **, 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 ai rspace 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) A ny** **additional information, views or arguments available to support yo**  **ur 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 pi lot 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 av iation 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 airs peed 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 t o 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 descripti on 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 Ch arger with AC Adapter Transmitter 10

- channel 2.4GHz w ith 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 Accu racy ±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 Complianc e: 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 Con ditions) 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 LC D 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 5 V 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 Sha dycreek Lane Colleyville, TX 76034 BruceDTaylor@sbcglobal.net 817

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