December 3, 2015 

lJ.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Manaecroeot Sys1em 

1200 New Jersey Ave .. SE 

Was.hillgton., DC 20590 

Re: Petition ofBrockimaging for an Exemptjon Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA 

Modemi7,-uion and Reform A<-t of20 l2 

Director: flight Standard-; Sen'ice: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the f'AA Modc.mi;wtion and Reform Act of20 I 2 ("Refonn Act") and 

14 C.F.R. Part 11, Brockimaging hereby applies for an exempti011 from the Federal Aviation 

RegulatiOt)S ("FAR..'>") ide(ltiJied below to allov.1 C<>mmerci(rJ operation of sr.naJJ umnann.ed aeri::d 

vehicles (i .t!., "small unmanned aircraft" or "UAS") for Ute purpose of conducting aeriaJ 

photogruphy. videography for tbe-real estate, spor1s and web industries. 

lbis petjtion for exemption is made ba.c;:ed oo information outlined irl this Petition for K><emption. 

as weU as the accompa.oyhl£ Brockimaging documents; 

I. PIC Flight Operations Manual and; 

2. Operations Manuals 

(Collectively 2 and 3 arc rcfcm:d to as Documents & Manuals") 

3. User Guide and; 

4. Flight t~ua ' 

(Collectively 3 and 4 are referred to a~ "Manufacmrer's Manuals"). 

13rockhnaging subntiLS tbcsc supporting m::~tc:rials :;tS confidenti::l.l documents purso~nt to 14 

C.F.R. § l1.35(b), as the materials contain confidcntia) commercial an<.Vor proprietary 

information that Brockimaging bas not and will not share with other requesting parties. 

Additionally. these documenl<:; contain operatit1g conditions ~md procedures !hal are not geoera.Uy 

available to the public and arc protected from release tmder the Fn.'Cdom oflnfonnation Act. 5 

U.S.C. § 552 ct. S<.'<l· NOTE: ALL ATTACHMENTS SET FOIITH IN SUPPORT OF 

THIS LETTER OF PETITION ARE CONFIDENTIALAND SHALL NOT BE 

RF:U:ASED TO nu; PUBLIC WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM 

THE PETITIONER. 

1• The tcnn "Manufucturcr's Manual" al$0 include$ allrdev:wt manufacturer pttblications, including. bu! nor limited 

to: opcratiollS a1ld fligf'lt manuals. IScr gujdcs. oomp<lli')Cflt.na lltcna.~oo manuals. pilot training manuals. sctViceinfonnation ett~ and. saf~y servke bulletins. 
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For yoor COiwcnience. this Petitioo is ()Ql3nized 3S follows: 

r. Du<criplioo or Petitioner 

ll. Dtscription or Propos<d Operarions 

A. Aerial Photography, Videography. Pmperty Mllpping and Inspection 

Ill. Relevant Statutory Aut hority 

IV. llroc:kj~ugi g's ltrQposed (JA.~ Opcr-.1tion.~ Mc.-et the Requirements or 

St<lion 333 of the Reform Act · 

A. Approval is Warranted Bao;ed on the UAS's Size. Weight. Speed. and 

Operational Capability 

B. Approval is Warranted Bosed on the 0p..'1'8tional Restrictions Set forth in the 

Operations Manuals 

V. Regulations From Which Exemption i< R<quested 

A. 14 C.F.R. P3rt 21. Subpart H-Airworthi"""" C<.'11ificates and 14 C.F.K. § 

91.203(aXI) 

B. 14 C.F.R. Part V AirwortbiDess Sllmcbrds: Norrrtal Category Ro<orcraft 

C. 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.9(c). 45.23(b) and 45.27(a): Aircr.~fi Marking and 

Identification Requirements 

(). 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(aXI) and (2); 91.417(a) and (b): 

Maintenance InspectiotlS 

1\. 14 C.f.R. Part 61, 14 C.F.R. § 61.3, 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot 

Pri\'ilcgc.-s and Limitations 

F. 14 C.F.R. § 91 .7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

G. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircran Fliglu Mnnual in the Aircraft and 14 

C.P.R. § 9 1.203(a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircr•n Ccrtil1cation and 

Rcuistratjou. 

II. 14 CF.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action 

I. 14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a): Flightln.<truetion 

J. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c): Minimum Safe Altitudes 

K. 14 C.I'.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Scuings 

L 14 C.f.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Rcquin:mc:nts (od'liiJ)>t in V~~ Conditions 

VI. Drug :mel Akubol Progr-..m 

VII. Public Jnt<n:st 

VIII. l'•ivacy 

IX. Feder.tl R1:gisterSummary 

X. Condusio•• 
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I. DES(.'RIPTION OF PRTITIONj,!R 

Brockim:tbring. is based in Uevon. PA "'-orting in photogmphy, video&f'dphy services for the real 

csuue. ~fK\rtS aod •Neb industries. nK: Company spec:1alizcs in. and will cont.inue tO fQCUS on. the 

vidco&raphy aJld photography of propcny (lnd real estate for inspection and s::tlcs purposes as 

well us propcny mapping anc.l provide video services to the spOrts and web indtL\'tries. The 

Comprmy's Principal, Michael G. llrock hns been flying UA V Ql.Jadcoptcrs as a hobby for more 

lhan tWO yet.li'S WilhOut incident. spending hundreds of hours tlying US well a..<; nying fixed wing 

oircroft. 

Upon the grant of the 333 E.xcmpltor•thc Compony's business "ill spceialiJ;C: in real estate 

pbotogrnphy and videooofUphy of residcntw. commercW and industrial n:al cst:~t< for the 

promotion of properties for sal~ and land de,eiOJ>m<'tlt and odditionally "ill one,. video servi= 

for the spons and w~ industries. 

Brockinulg.ing,s s:mu· are well troined and experienced i.n providing suppnn us visual observers 

("VO"') for the pilol in command {""I)IC"") in tlddition to any oUler rlet:dcd on site assistance. 

All or I he t.·quipment owned by Urockimuging is of dlC highest qua.lily gent und has been able to 

provide these services safely and without any claims or incidt.-nt. Brockimnging·s goal is to 

:ldvisc the pcn;pective ctient that Brock imaging is following all the applicable >1o t~ and federal 

rules to ensure the safety of the public while providing. the c:lienl with a competitive and cost 

ciT<Xtive producL Brockimaging sccks an exemption to allow for pbotogr.lphy, videography and 

CliiiC< "'lated media products. 

The cont3Ct infonna~ioo for Petitioner is a.~ follows: 

Michael E. Brock 

r~rockim ag, ng 

5 Sentry Ln 

Devon. PA 19333 

l .. honc: 949.290.7936: Email: !Ul.!;l,w_..,..J:.e.hrtlC~im:-tgine.com 

II. DESCRIPTION Of I'RQPQSED OPERATION 

Broc:Limag.ing S<eks on Cl<cmption pursu:mt to Section 333 of the Rcfom1 Aet to operate the 

Align M4SOL (refemd to as BI·UJ\ S) (under 551hs) for the proposed opcr:llions di-.:ussed 

herein below. All UAS operations will occur under tighdy controlled conditions on private 

propcny or approved locativn where Brockimag.in~ has recei"ed veri liable pcmlission to operaLe 

from tlle andowner~ control1er or authori?.ed representalive. The proposed UJ\S operations v.riU 

be conduclt."<.l io accordance with the conditions and limitations of lllil' Jl..:lilion Jbr Exemption 

and l)rockimaging's OperaLiOtlS Manuul!:l. As detailed ln Hrockima.uin-e':> Opcrntions Manuals, 

all UAS operations v.riU be limilod to daytinle V FR conditions.. within vi!luaJ line-of-sight 

("VLOS"') of the operator, in uncontrQih.:d airspace, and will occur al k-a.-,t S mm away from an 

airpon reference pOint. Mon:over. Brod:inuging's Operations Manuals incorporote redundant 

~eguards W ~un:: the ain;r-.lfi <kx::s OOll.rdvd uul$idt: the COnlrOlled nrc:'J of UAS operations. 

including GPS "gro-feocin3" t«hnologics. 
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A. Aerial l'hotograpby, Videograpby, Pmperty Mapping and h1speetion 

Brockimaging seeks to use small JJl-UAS for lhe purpose of conducting photography~ 

videograpby, n:t.apping and in::.-pcction service.o; for the reaJ estate, SpOrtS and web industries. 

Brockimaging has purposefully trulored ilS opent~ions to meet !he requirement< e.<tablished by 

the FAA in prior grants of exemption authorizing commercial use of UAS in the real estate 

indus!Ty, including: 

• Trudeau, Realtoo:i\1 (Exemption No. 11138) 

• Alon Sic.herrnan (E., emption No. 11728) 

• Sokoler Medly (Exemption No. 11341) 

• R::weo Ex<..<>cutive (Exemption No. 12639) 

• Rick Doyle Phmography (E~empt on No. 12681) 

AJI UAS real estali!-pb.ol.ography and videography operatiOI'L'): will occur on private property or 

approved location in a controlled area away &001 sp<.<>ctators and _persons not involved in the 

recording process. In add ilion. lhe 11lming will be conducted between da\o\'11 and d~JSk to ensure 

maximum safety for the public and those irwolved io lhe manipulation and operation. of the UAS; 

VFR condition. .. -<;, at altiru.des below 400' ~lb<we ground level (''AGL"). 

As SCI 10rlh below. Brockimaging's operations p.rovjde;; an equivalent level of safety whic.h is 

superior to perfonning 1.he. same "' otk using conventional fixed .. wing aircratl or helicopleni. 

Small UAS real estate video production i~ l~o safc-t than traditional manned aircraft 

pcrfOm1ing the same func.tioo. Videographc:r-inspcctors also frequently Jleed to climb roof 

cops. trees. or otherwise perfOrm elevated work~ which exposes lbem to the risk of dangerous 

falls, electrocution or other wort< relaled injuries. In addition, depending on dle rlature of the 

video needed and inspect o~ proximity to equipment, and othe-r rn.echaolcaJ lwzards associated 

with iodustrial shes and eon.-struction facilities often involves a risk of exposure to hil7..ardous 

conditions. The use ofBI-lJAS milig::11cs these hazards and is ultimately a much safer and cost 

efficient method of perJO.r::roiog these and most other types of inspectioos. 

Mon.<>t.wer, conveuliooal operations using rotorcraft and (ixed-wing aircr.dl in low level 

operations present risks associated with vehicles weighing tens of thou..~ds of pouods 

(includillg payload) and carrying large amount~ of fuel which iuherenlJy presents significant fire 

ha:arrds as well as exposure to other chemical contaminates. It is important to rlOte the use of 

small UAS irl this atea -will ool only be safer and more cost effective-10 the perspective user or 

purch<1scr of the service, but the qualily and ex pause of acquired information. will be fat more 

robust given the low cost a~wciated with its ae<(uisition and other potential consumers ao 

ine.xpensive producL 

lJAS real estate video produc-tion is more reliable, and allows for the collec1ion. dissemination. 

and storJge of visu..1.l and other senoo.ry data with greater precision and duration at a very low 

cost. Small UASs will also be capable of accessing and inspeeting areas thai would otherwise be 

loacccssibtc oc b.ighly dangerous using convcnlion31aircrafl or othe-r inspcctioo methods. 
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Ill. RELEVANT STATUTORY AUTHORITY 

ll\is Petitio'' for F.xemption is submitted pursuant to Section 333(a) through (c) of the 

FAA Modcmi:a>tion and Reform Act of2012 ("Reform Act"). (:Ongre<s ha< directed the FAA 

"to safely accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the mniooal airspace 

system." Pursoanl to Section 333 of the Rcfom1 Act,. the FAA Administrator is to pem1it 

orunaMed aircraft systems to operate in the National Airspace Systems ("NAS") where it is safe 

to do so based on the following consjdcrations: 

• The VAS's size. weight, SpOCd and operatioMl capability; 

• Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and 

• Operation of the UAS withio the visual line of sigln of the operator. 

Additionally, the FAA Administrator has gcncr.d authority to errant exempLions from the agency'~ 

safety regulatioos a.od minimum standards when. d1e Administrator decides a requested 

exemption is in the public interest. St.>e 49 U.S.C. § l06(Q (dellning the authority oftl>e 

Administrator); 49 U.S.C. § 4470 J(Q (perotitting exemptions !rom§§ 44701(a). (b) and 

§§ 44702-44716. e~ seq.). A pruiy requesting an exeroptioo must explai n the rea«>ns why the 

exemption: (I) would benefit the public"-' a whole, and (2) would no~ :<dve.rscly nllect safery (or 

how il wou.ld pro,,ide a level ol' safety at lea.-;t equal to the existing rule.o;). See 14 C.P.R. § 11.81 

(petitions for exemption). 

IV. HROCKlM.AGlNG'S PIWPOS J> i\J-IJAS ()! ~:RATIO S MEET THE 

REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 333 OF THE REFORM ACT 

The small fil-UAS operatioos proposed by 8rockimaging a.s noted above in thi< Petition for 

F.xemption qualify for expedited approval pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act as eac.h of 

the st.atUiory crileria and relevant factors are satisfied. 

A. Approval is Wammted llao;ed on the (lAS's Si7.e, Weight, Speed, and 

Ope.ratiooal Capability 

A Grant of Exemption is :;~p ropria e for operations conducted usjng the l)ASs due to their size 

weight, speed, and operational capability. 

• The Bl· UA .. <; utilized by Brockimaging has been appro\'ed for use in prior Section 

333 Grants of Exemption from the FAA.' 

• The Bl-UAS weighs Jess tl>.m 55 pooods, including p•yload 

• The Bl-UAS will .uot be Oo'"' at a grow>d speed in excess of 50 knots. The 

exemption holder may usc either ground~-p<.-cd or calibrated airspeed to detetmine 

compliance-witb the SO knot speed restriction. 

l~ee: e.g.. Gtaot of Exemption 10 Trudeau, Rcahor® (Exemptioo No. Ill JS); Grant of Cx~:mpli()f\ h) Alc>o 

Sidterm<ul (B:xemptN>o No. l l 728)~ Gl':l•11 of F.xemption to Sokok:r Medly (E:'<cmption No. 11341 ). 
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• Altitude information will be ge.ner.ned by equipment ooboard the UAS as 

specilied usiog GP$ Lriangulalioo .. digitally encodt.-d barometric altimeter, J"ddio 

a.llimeter. or any combination thereof. This information will be transmitted to ll:le pilot 

via telemetric data feed. 

• The Bl·lJAS will have system reduodaocies aod iudepe.ndeot functionality lo 

eosure the overall safety and prc..·dictability of the system. Jf connection 10 dte remote 

control or growtd conU'ol statioo is lost,. failsafe systems will permit the UAS to 

return to a predclenniocd location and safely land \\~thout injury or damage. 

• The radio freque.Jlcies nsed for ope.nnions ~md control of the BI VAS comply with 

the Federal Comlm:U\icatio.us Comm.i::;::;ion ("FCC") and other appropriate govemmem 

oversight agency requirements. The operating freque-ncy for the Bl-lJAS ~ 2.4 GHz 

frequency bands. 

Jftbe same-opera lions were conducted tl'i"ing a helicopter. the aircraft's take~fl~ weight wouJd 

likely exceed 6,000 pow>ds dependinz on payload. The difference in weight bctwoen the Bl-U.<\S 

and a helicopter significantly reduces the potentia] harm to the panicipating and nonparticipating individuals and/or sot'Munding property in lhe event of an uoiotcodcd accident or 

incident. Jn addition. the risk 1.0 lbe onboard pilot and camera operator is eliminated. 

B. Approml is WaiTaoted llascd oo lbc Or>Wtt.ioo.-1 Restrictions Set Forth in 

Bn>ckimagi.ng's 0J)f!;tations Manuals 

Brockimagiog's Operations Manuals and the Manu.facwters Manual lor the selected BI·UAS 

\\~II contain aJI the procedures a.od limitations ncc~ry to safely and successfully pe.rform the 

operations sp(..-citied in this Petjr]on for f .. xemption. To assist lb.e FAA in making a ::;afcty 

assessment of Brockimaging•s proposed operations. below is a summary of operation .. '\] 

Hmitations and conditions lhat Brockimaging v.ill adhere to, and v.ilkh will en~ure ar) equivaleo.l 

or higher level of sntCty to operations conducted under current re.gulaLory guideliues: 

I. The 111-LJAS weighs tc.s tbao 55 pounds, ";th payload. 

2. AU opcf".ttions shall be conducted over private or comrolled-aceess property with 

verifiable permission from the land O\\ncr/controller or authorized representative. 

Pennission from land owner/controller or authori:;-..ed representative will be obt.airn:d 

for each scheduled flight prior 10 operotion. 

3. All UAS operated Wlde.r t11e Grant or E:<emplion will be ideotilit:d by serial number. 

registered in accordance wir.b 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N-Nwnber) 

markings in ae<:ordaocc with 14 CFR pan 45, Subpart C. tvfatkings will be as lan,te-as 

practicable. 

4. Minimum crew for each flight operation will consist of a pilot. who will be Pilot-in 

Command ("PlC'•) of the BJ-UAS. an<l one or more Visual Observecs ("'Observer") a.~ 

necessruy 1.0 safely conduc-t the mission. 
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5. PICs shall possess eith<.T o private. recreational, or sport pilot ccrtirtcatc. The PIC 

mu....:;r also bold a curran fAA ainnan medic:aJ certificate or :1 valid U.S. dri•:er•s 

license issued by a stale, the l)ist:rict of Columbia, Puer1o Rico. a lcrritory. a 

possession, or the. Fedenll government. The PIC v.,.ill aJso mccl the night review 

requirements specified in 14 C.F.R 61.56 in an aircraft in which lhe PIC is rah 'tl .. on 

his or her piloL cenificatc. 

6. The lii-LJAS sball be operated within VLOS of tho PIC Wld Observer at all time:;. The 

PIC must usc human vision unaided by any device other than correc..1ivc lenses. as 

specified on the PIC's fAA-issued medical cenifocate. 

7. The PIC and <>l>o;w.er d<sign:ued for any operation "ill be :lble to communicate 

'""""")'at all ti,.,.. 

8. Electronic messaging or text in& will not be permitted during flight opcrntioos. 

9. The additional rcquircmcnls id-:ntified in the Grant of Excmi>Lion sh!•ll be added to 

the Brockjmaging 1

S <)pcrotions Manuals. The Operatioos Mnnuuls will be maintain(.:d 

ar\d made available to the J\drninistralor upon request. If n discrepancy ex iSIS 

betwet.·rl the conditions und limirmions jn the Grant of Exemption nod 

Brockim.aging's Operations Manu.1.ls. the conditions and limitutions in the Grant of 

f_xemption shalltal<e pr=dcnc< and must be followed. Otberni.'IC, flrockimaging 

shall follow the procedure. outlined in thcir Opcr.uions Manuals. 

10. flrockimaging may update or revise its Opcro.tions Manuals. Revisions "ill be trocked 

and a revised copy of the MWlual -.;u be provided to the Administmtor upon request. 

Brockimagi.ng will also p~nt an updated and revised Opcmtions Manuals ifil 

petitioos for extension or amcndmenl to its Grant of Exemption. If an update or 

revision v..-ouJd affect I he basis upon v.*hich the FAA gr.m1.s the exemption, 

Brocklmaging will !il.:ck un amendment to its Grao.t of Exemption. Brockimagiog wm 

contact the FAA's UAS lntcgrmion Ollicc (AFS-80) if questions linsc regarding 

updates or revisions to the opcr.uing documents. 

II. Brock imaging ()pc.T•tions MJIJ\ualS and its Grant of Exemption "ill be available to 

the PIC at tbe grouod control OIUition anytime tbe fli-UAS is operating. 

12. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a BI·UAS flight unless (considering -.iod and 

forecast weather conditions) there is enough p<>v.t.--:r ro fly to the first intended pc>iol of 

landing. and assuming oonno.l cruising, Speed, to fly after thai for ar: least 10 minutes. 

13. Mt<ximum total night time Cor each operational Oight ll$ing the Bl-llAS will be 

limiled to 40 minutes or lhc amoul'lt of time the UAS can be Oown and still maintain a 

rt.-scrvc battery power or no less than 25%~ whichever occun; lirsl. 

14. Flights will beopcrat<"<l at on altitude of no more than 400 li:et A GLand will never 

enter navigable controlled airspace \A.itbout timely prior wriu":n authorization and 

approval fn11n tbe FAA. In the C\'C!It tbe structure being inspcctod exceeds 400 feet 
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A(jl" the UAS will not be operated more lh:on 100 feet above lhc highe<t point on the 

structure. lllld oo more than SO feel horizontally from the structure. 

15. Flight opcrotioos must be condtJ<:ted at least 500 foet from all oonpartieil"'ting 

per.;ons. (pcr.;ons ollie< than the PIC, VO, opcr:uor u:Unees or c::sscntiaJ pen;oos). 

,,,.,.,Is. vehicles. and struc:tun:s unless: 

a. Barriers or struc1urts ore presernlhal sufficicntJy prou.·t::t nonpanicip.uing 

pcrso1\S from the UA a.ttd/or debris in the event of •m accident. ·rne opcmtor 

must e:t::tStll'c that nonparcjcipating persons remain under such protection. If a 

situation arises whc.."fC nonparticipating persons leave such protection and an: 

within 500 feet of the UA, flight opcnuions mUSt """"" immediluely and/or: 

b. 111e aircraft is operated ncar vessels. vehicles ot stn:.cau.n:~ Yl'hcre the 

ov..-ner/CQntroJicr of such vessels, vehicles or structures has grnntt.-d permission 

and lhc PICha::: nwdc n safety assessment of tJte risk of operating r lO 

those object" and determined llmt it docs not present an undue h=rd. and: 

c. Opcmrions nearer to the PIC, VO, 0pcr.110r u:Unees or c::sscnriaJ persoos do not 

presem an undoc hazard to those pcr.;ons per§ 91.119(a). 

16. The Bl-lJAS may not be openotc-d less than 500 feet below or less than 2.000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or whe.n visibility is lcs.~ than 3 sLaluLc mi e.~ from the PIC. 

17. The BI·UAS may not op<:ratc within S nm of :on oirpon refercn<X point as denoted on 

a euncnt FAA-published oeronautical cb:ut unldS a letter of agn:emcnt "ilh that 

ailporfs ~~ is obtained. and the oper:Uion is conduc:ted in accordance with 

a NOTAM as requ.ired by the Brockimaging COA. lbe letter of agreement with the 

irpon mn.nagernent will be mnde available lO Lh¢ Administrator upon request. 

18. l'rior to c:och flight tl>e PIC shall inspect tbe BI-UAS to confirm lh:ot it is in a 

condition safe for llight. The pre-Oigbt inspection will aocount for all discrcp;mcies, 

c:.g. inoperable componc-nL~ it'-"DlS. or equ.ipm4.-,~ not already CO\'crcd in the re!evaru 

sections of the operating doc:umcntsas well as equipment upd;ltcs. Tbc PIC $hall not 

opcr•tc ony BI-UAS if the in<pection reveals o condition that affCCb lhe safe 

operation of the BJ ~UAS until the necessary m~tintcnance ha~ bocn pcrfomted at~d the 

HI·UAS is found to be in u condition for safe night. The-ground conlrOI station shall 

be included in the prcnig.ht inspection. All mainLennncc and ahem;Jtions must be 

properly documented in the UAS's records .. required by Brocltinmging·s Oper:otions 

Manwls. 

19. Brockim.aging ";11 timely cany out its rnaintcn:t.noe. inspections. and record keeping 

requirements in accordance with the Operations Manuals. Mainwnancc. inspection. 

aod :allcl".ttions will be fUlly 1mted in the. 81-UAS records, including total time i.o 

service. dC$Cripuoo of worl: ac~omp ishcd, date completed and tl~e signature of 1he 

aulhori>.ed person n:tummg the 111-UAS to service. 
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20. Any BI-UAS that has tutdc gon~ m~tintcnrutcc or ah~; ations that a.ITcct I he VAS 

operation or night characteristics (e.g.,. replacement of a flight criticnl component) 

must timely uodergo a functional test Jlight in occordance with Brockimaging's 

Operations M:muals. 'rhe PIC who conduct> the functional test Right must make an 

oolry in the UAS aircraft records of the OighL The requimncnts and procedures for a 

funetiooalcesc fligbc and Bl-tJAS record cnary shall be included in the 

Brockimaging•s Operations M:muals. 

21. Th~ lli-UAS wiiJ be OJ>ef'31(.-d and maint.a.irled :Jccording to the Manuracturcr's 

Manuals and any required m;.muf3Crurer Safety/Service Bulh::lins tuld product updates. 

22. Prior to the opemion. a Mission Pocket ,.;u be cn:ated in~ with the 

requirements on Brockimaging "s Operations Manuals. 

23. Brockimnging will obtain un Air Traftic O.rc.unization (" ATO") issued Cc1tificate of 

\Voivcr Ol' Authorization. Olhctwise k.no'Wil a.o; o. COA. prior to conductin.g my 

operations under this Grant or Exemption. A NOT AM will be i~~.~t.--c.l us required by 

the COA. All operations will be conducted in accordance with ~.itsp3cc requirements 

in the: ATO issued COA iocluding class of airsp3cc~ altitude lc:xd and po1cntial 

transpel<ld..'r n!CjWmncDts. 

24. All n;quired pennis::;ions and pennits will be obtained from territorial, srme. county or 

city jurisdiclions. including locaJ law enforcement, lire or other appropriate 

govcmmcntal agencies. 

25. If tho: UI·UAS loses con1J1lunic;,.tion "ith the PIC. it "ill ha'e the capability to safely 

n:tum to • pre-determined location ,.;thin the operational area and land safely. 

26. Contingency plans will be in ~cc to safely tcnninmc flight iflhcn.: is a loss of 

communication behvect• the PIC and the Observer. 

27. The BI-UAS will have the capability to safely "bon nigllt in the case ofunpredicled 

obstacles or cmergencie). 

28. PICs and Observcrs will ha'c at )cast a cum..-.H Class Ill Medical Ccnificatc or a valid 

and current U.S. driver's license iswed by a )1.ttte. 

29. Prior tO conducting operations for filming.. the J>JC will have accurnulntcd and lougt.'d. 

in u manncrcoosi.stent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). a minimum of200 night cydos and 

15 hours total time as a IJAS IOIOrCr.l.ft pilot and at lc:ISI I 0 bouts losg<:d as a IJAS 

pilol \\ith ~ simil3r lli·VAS type platfonn. This requirement can be ochi"'ed by 

OighL< conducted and lo8$.ed as a hobb}ist. 

30. Prior 10 <:onducl.in,g operations fo(" lilming. the 1>1C will have ccumulm~.."<l ~md Jogged, 

in a mruuk.:reonsistcnt with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). a minimwn ofhou~ pursuam to 14 

CrR § 61.SI(b) as IJAS pilot operating the make and mode.! ofBI-lJAS to be urili7.ed 

for open~t ioos under the cx.-mptioo :md three take-offs :md three landing in the 

preceding 90 da)-s. 
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31. Opcmrions shall ()CCtrr during daytime VFR Mcteorologicol Condirioos; ffighrs onder 

spcc:ial visual fiighr rules ("SVFR") shall not be eondociOd 

32. 111c UI-UAS shall remain clear and yield !he righ1 of way 1o all olhcr m1nnro 

opennions and activities at all rimes (includi11g. bill not limi1cd to. ultralight vehicles, 

p:1r00hore aerivi1ies. parasailing activities. bang gliders. etc.). 

33. BI·UAS Operations onder lnstrum<:n1 Fligh1 Rule.<. 01 ni&h~ or heyond VLOS""' 

prohibi1cd. 

34. 11tc UAS will not be ope:rat.OO from an clcvulcd platfom\ unless desiglled a.nd 

engineered specifically for such purposes and be in compliance with the general 

restrictions imposed by the applicable renulatie,.ms. Additionally no PfC will provide 

any film-flight opennioos while in motjon from atop any elevmt.Xl pla110rm vehicle or 

device. 

35. O<fore condocring opc1'3rions. !he radio freql!CI1Cy spcoltUm used for opernrion and 

control of lhc BI-UAS \\iJJ comply "'ith the Fcdcml Communications Commission 

(FCC) or olhcr appropriare govemmc:ol o,·c:nighl agency requiremenrs. 

V. Rt:CIJI.ATIONS FROM WHICH EXEMPTION IS REQUESTED 

The Fcdcrnl Aviation Act expressly gmnrs !he FAA !he au1hori1y 10 i>-.-uc: exemptions. This 

~t:ltu ory authorily. b)r its tcttnS, includes exempting civil aircn1ft. as the term is defined under§ 

40101 oflhe Act, including UASs. from its safety regulations and minimum slandards when !he 

Adminiscr:uor decick.-s a requested exemption is in lhe public interest.' 

Bro<.:kimagj1\g ~eek.!o an exemption from scvc.ral intcrrclntcd provi~ions ofTitle 14 of the Code of 

Fcdcml Rcgulrrlions (" 14 C.F.R'") Pruts 21, 45, 61 and 91 for purposes of conducting tlte 

tequcslcd opcrutio1ts using Bf UAS platforms noted above. l.hacd below are: (1) lhe speciilc 

sections of 14 C.I:-.R for which exemption is sought. and (2) the opcnning proccdur1..."S and 

sateguards thai Pclilioncr has established which will cn:;urc a level or safety bcuer than or equa.l 

to the ru e::~ rrom which cxempt.ion i.~ sought."' 

UNMANNF.I) AI KCRA n SYSTEM 

A. 14 C.F.Il Part 21. Subparl H- Airworthiness Ccrtifoc:ucs and 14 C.F.R. 

§91.203(oXI) 

The FM has SUlcd rh'l no exemption is nccdcd from this soction if a finding is made under !he 

Reform Acttha11hc UAS selected prQvides an cquivolcnt level of safety when compared 10 

J 49 U.S.<;. f 44 70 I (f) ( aulhari:rins the t;.t:tM of t>=trnpcions from I"CqUJR:meniJ or re~1a1 ion~ prescrtbed pll'Sf4nl lO 

ScctiM.~ 44701(1) and (b) and Sections 44702 - 44716). 

c 14 C P ,R, f I I.& I (c). whicb requircu petitivn tor teX(:mpcion 10 inelui.Sc: 1bc ~ll$ why £f'.Uillllf) the e:-:ero:plu'n 

would oot :.dvtrst:ly affcCI safety, or how the exemption woold pc-ovidc fl kvtl or safety at kast equal to that 

provided by lhe "'I<: (r()•ll which you $1l'Ck exemption. 
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aircraft normally used for the same application. These critcrio an; mc:t and in point of fact 

exceeded. and therefore no exemption is needed. ' If, howe\er, the fAA de1crmioes that tber<: 

an: some characteristics of the chosen UAS th'"· fail to meet the rcquircm<nt< of the Refonn Act, 

31'1 exemption is req-.;aested. 

Ettlfivalent Le>•c/ of Safety 

Broekimlging's use orlbe 13T-UAS is sttfc when taking into accourH ils :;i7e, weight. speed. and 

operational capability. As set forth iot the d.:soription of proposed opcrJtions in Section IV (A). 

the 8 1-UAS weighs less than 55 pounds. including payload and will not be flo.,, at a ground 

spetd in exc.:ss of 50 lwols. Tbe 81-UAS is also equipped with safety'""'"""' which will allo" 

Petitionl.-r to operate the BI-UAS safely afler cxpcrioocing certain in-flight contingencies or 

failun:s ._,noted below.•' Additionally. the Bl-UAS canies 01.~ther pilots nor passengers, canics 

no ••Piosi"c materials or fl0l1lll1ablo liquid fuels. or otbcr clements id<ntificd b)' Homeland 

Security as being prohibitive and opc..-rute exclusively ·within tl1e parameters stated io 

Hrockimaging's OperJtions Manuals. 

Opcrotiorls conduc£ed unde.r Lhis clu.:mption will be closely controlled n.nd rnonilort.-d by the PIC 

opcro.lor !uld will be conducted in compliance with local public :saftty rc<(uircmcnts. to provide 

$1..'CUrity fOr the area of operation. Uroekimnging wi11a1so provide the FAA with advar)ce notice 

of all opcrotions via NOTAMs a:. rc-quin:d by the applicable COA. In oil coses. opcrution of the 

lli-UAS under the proposed conditions will be at least as sale.._ or safe-r th:tn, conventional 

nxon:ron operating v.ilh an ain;onhiness certifiC3tc. !.asdy, the BI-UAS do 11()1. ne<d a tndiDS to 

communi"""' "itb otbcr aimtll\ or ATC. because those capabilities ,.;n be solely possessed by 

~c e.; .. (!rant ofF..xcmptiQn No. 11184 C..:t Low Counuy RC. Corp. (FAA-2014..()803 Ill pg.l): "'fhe (OJ'I SJOOO) 

hus lhe wpobiliry to opcr:uc $:1Jtly allt.'t txperlenc:i ~ cenain in-ftisht continecncid or failures and uses an autopilot S)'lltcm ro m:-~int:~ .o. UAS S1:.bility :.nd ~nu-ol. The LJAS is 3l$o :'lblc to respond to a loss of global positiooin& 

s)1>1Cnl (GPS) or-;:. Jost·link e\·ent with a prQ-c:(l()(dln:tt¢d, pntdicT:.ble. 3utomau:d fli&Jit mam.':U,.'«. n.nd rmnU3.1 Right 

contrOl fum:tiOOO;Ii1y ;as a backup. These Sllfel)' tu~ p~vidt: ao eq~,~ vak:nt level ur $ilfety complf'Cd to a manned 

:atmd pertOmting a similar opcr:di(wl " 

'See c.;.. !iratll off.xttnption No. 111$4 10 VOOS Global U..C. (FAA-2014.0312 al pp 4-S): 11w: 01-UAS can be opcnood_..l)'by•---· ....,_booed iturti>cc. TIUs .....,.tl><-onty""""oocoomandtl>< 

S)'ltCm \\-bcre co SA 3tld the S)'Sl(m docs all the fl)in: for the openJIOI". The 61-UAS cao be opmkd ., bocb semi 

and fUlly 2Uionomou$ tli8)Jim00es. with l.be ~or simply clicking, an a map 10 ert.a1e a pre•plamcd fbgbt path 

for~ nig.ht- ln 3ddit:ic)n. the ~or cat~ en:ate no fly zooes or maximum ftir;ht rantcs r.nd attitudes so tbe syuc:m 

canno~ entef' art3$ deell.led ®safe: or wn'CICt:j.l>ll')' to fly O"\'ct. The periiM)ncr $1atcs rur1htr that tbe UAS has built-in 

intelligent fauh handling which alklws the BHJAS 10 detect a sysaero f.1i.llr while in ll"' llir und aulomatically fly 

bod: (0 its takeoff location and land. l'aullll thul CM be detoocd iJ)Ciude: (()ss of commumcation; cxcecdins pre-sCI 

wind d~rtshokls; at1d low OOttel)' lc:V<:b. 

All flisJtt ope ~nioos 3te g.lobaJ po:dttomng ll)'lllem (GPS) conttolled, 1nakin,t d•c syst-:m easy to na\•igatc. At nny 

point if the Opet:UOr" is ooc txplic1tly f;QRUII.3fldln.g tile: tc:m to tnovc. lbc 5)'SI4:tn automatitally holds its GPS 

positiOI\. The night cooltol S)'Sltm c-Jnpk>ys DOt Ol'lty GPS positioning. but a vnridy or un..ot":) •ncludtng, sonar. 

blill on~o~;trk pressure, trolpcn.uure. wlnd spn.'d flltd Ofhtrs to ~ stability 50 kxl& 11 wind ~ld$ are not 

c:~. Also a fligtlt tcrminatioo link to ~en• a 1l) aw-4)' or other ~ty cSqcraus s~iM - l$ 

av.t.lbbk to the op:nwr.-
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the PIC and Obsen.er. """arc not onboord the Bl-UAS.' In addition. no ~.a,·<>id 

1eehnology is necessary f<>r the 1.\l·UASs bc=usc they ";u be <>pernted at all times in VFR 

co11ditions and within VLOS of the I'IC and OperatO£.• 

B. 14 C.F.R. Part 27 Airworthinc.'i.< Standards: Normal (;atcgory Rotorcr.tft 

1itle 14 C.F.R .. Part 27 sets forth the pi'OCodural requirements for airwonJ\incss certificaLion of 

nomwl category rotorcraft. To th..: cxt..:nt that Brockimaging~s smaJI HI·UAS would olberwisc 

require ccnilication under Part 27. Petitioner seeks an exemption from Part2Ts airv.·orthiness 

S1:lndards for the same roasons ideotified in the request for exemption from 14 C.f.R. R. Part 21. 

Sub!>rut H. !lupra. 

C. 14 C.P.R.§§ 91.9(<), 45.23(b) and 45.27(a): Aircraft Marki"l: and ldentificalion 

Requi.rcmenlS 

13rock.imuging seeks an exemption from the aircraft marking and id.:ntification requirements 

contai1>ed in 14 C.f.R. §§ '11.9(c). 45.23(b) and 45.27(a). 

• 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(c), Civil Ai.rcran Flight Monual. Ma.rking nnd Placanl 

require1nents. prvvidC8 that: 

No person may operate a .S. regisrered civil nircrnJ\ unless that aircraft 

is ideotificd in occordane<: with Part 45 of this chapte.r. 

• 14 C.F.R- § 45.2J(b). MarkinG$ <>fthe Aircraft, Sl>lc:s: 

When lllllri<s include only the Roman oapiiD.Ilcuor "N" and the "'!;isttation 

nwnber is db;playcd on limited, restrictod or li.cht·:,poli c:.tcgory aircraft 

or expcrimcnrnl M prcwisioo.a.Uy certilic•ucd aircmfl. the operator rous1 

also display on thot aircr..tft ncar each entrance 10 the cnbin, cockpit, or 

pilot stntion. in letters t)()t less lhiUl 2 inches nor n\orc li'UlJl 6 inches bizb. 

the words "limited; "restricted, .. ight·spo~ "exrx-rimc..-ntal.'" or 

.. pro..,isional ... as applicable. 

• 14 C.F.R. § 45.27(o). Ratorcrall, == 

F.ach operator of a rotore.raft must display on that roi<Jn:r.1ll horizontally 

on both surfaces of the <:~bin. fuselage. boom. or tail the marts required by 

§ 45.23. 

In u previous Grant of ~emp ion. the FAA detcmliJted that exemption rrom these requirements 

wn.~ warranted providt..-d that the aircrafl "have den~Wcation (N-Numbcr) m:ll'kings in 

accordunce wlth 14 C.F.R Part 45, Subpan C if the markings arc a.~ large a." practicable."'

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P-'juivalent Level of Sajet_y 

A118T-UAS Jlown by llrock.imagiog will bear N-number marking:; that areas large as 

practicable in accordance v.;th 14 C.F.R. Pan 45, Subpan C.'' 

D. 14 C.F.R. § 91AOS(a), 9!.407(a)(l), 91.409(a)(l) and (2); 91.417(a) and (b): 

Maintenance J:ospec.tions 

Brockinwging seeks an exemption from the maintenance inspection requireme.nt.:; contaioed in 

14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a), 91.4J17(a) (l), 9\.4Q9(a) (2): 91 .417(a) and (b). The-se regulations specify 

maintenance and inspection standards in reference to 14 C.F.R. Part 43. See, e.g., 14 C.f .R. § 

91 .405(a) (stating d>at each owner or operator of an aircrail "(s(ball have the aircraft in>-p<.'Ctcd as 

prescribed in subp.'lrt E of thjs part and shall between required inspections ... have discrepancies 

repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter"). An exemption from tlu:se rcgult.Jtions is tuxded 

be.cause f>art 43 t.uulthcse Se<:tions only apply to aircraft with an ainvortiUness certificate. which 

tlte UAS p/(lljormsto be operaud ru1dn this grant of r:xemprion will noi have. (Emphasis added) 

Equivalenl 1.-ew:l 0/ Safety 

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved or exceeded bec.1u.se maintenance and inspec.tjons 

will be Lim.ely perfoTTl)ed in accordance with the Manufacturer's Mant•aJ and any required 

m;mufacturer Safety or Service BuJietins. Furthe.r. as required by Rrockimaging's Opetations 

Manuals. the PIC will conducL a pre-!lighL inspection of the BI-UAS and ail associated 

equipment to account tOr aiJ discrepancies and/or inoperable component-;. Maintenance will be 

pcrfonncd and verified to address any conditions potentially affectirlg safe operation oflhe niUAS and no fli ht~ will occur nle~ and until, all illgbt critical corop<).ueul:> of lbe BJ-UAS 

have bee11 fourld 1.0 be airworthy aod io a condition s:.Ue for opcra6on. A furn;tionaJ test flight will 

be conducted fbiJowi.ng the replacement of any flight-critical component-;. As required by 

Brookimaging•s Operations Ma.oua.ls. the PIC who co.uducls the functional test flight will make 

an cotty in the BI-UAS aircraft records of the flight. 

flr()C.k.imagiog's Operations ManuaJ also includes requirements to follow the manufacturer's 

lJAS aircratilc::oropOoent. main etWD.~. overhaul, replacement. inspection, and life limit 

roquiremeots fOr the following app)icable components: powe.ttrain system (powerplant), 

propellers, avionics and control surfaces (inch.tding ai lero .s/ evor~s)~ structures & airframe. 

c:.unera syste~n. electrical systems (io.dudio.g batte ies)~ ground control sl..<t.6on. ha:card 

accessorie:s., and spare parts. Further, Brockimaging's Operations Manuals also include 

procednres to docomeot ao.d maintain a record of the BI-UAS•s maintenance, preventative 

maintenance, a1terations, status of replacement /overhaul component parts, and 1he total time. in 

service of the Bl-lJAS used u;ode.r rb.is Graol of Exemption. As a whole. the maintcnanoc and 

inspection pro(X.'(Iurcs rc<.Juircd in Brockimaging 's Operations Manuals ensure that an equivalent 

or higher level of safety will be achie\•ed. 

HI. FAA .Ooek:~ N(), FAA.·2014.()3S2. 

11 $(;c, e.g.., FAA Docket No. FAA-2()14.()352., at 1•1. 
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PILOHN.COMMAN[) O~'THE UAS 

F.. 14 CJ<.R. § 61.113: Pri••ate l'ilotl'rivileges and Limitations 

Brockimaging seeks exernption lium 14 CFR § 61 .113. wblch restricts private pito1 certificate 

holders from flying aircraft for compensation or ire~ and would also require a second clao;s 

nu.xiicul ccnilicate. ·nle pu.rposc of Pan 61 is tO enswe that the skill and eompe1cr.cy or any PIC 

matches the airspaet: in which trn: PIC will be opcratin~ as well as requiring CA:rtifications if the 

private pilot is c.1II)ing passengen~ or curgo for hire. ln this case. while the 81-UASs v.'ill be 

opcr.ucd o.< pan of a COUllll<:r<iol opcnuion,lhey carry neither passcngcn; nor C3fllO. In thc Gr:mt 

of E.xcmplion to AstrocusAerial. the FAA determined that the unique charac:tcristics of UAS 

opcrntion oUL<ide of coouollc;d oirsp>cc did nc)( "arrant thc additional"""' ond n:strictioos 

aucndant ,.;th requiring the PIC to hove a Cotntn<:rcial Pilot Certificate ond Class II Medical 

Certificate. 11 The fulfilbnent oflhc additiornl requirements for a private pilot to become 

qutdificd os a commercial pilot would not lead 10 any additional safety hcncfilS "hen UAS 

operations are involv(,..-d. 

£qui valent /.,.eve/ of Safety 

The restrictions BmckimagiJJg ha$ placed on its BI-UAS operation$ meet or exceed the 

resu-ictions similarly imposed on Astr.:wus Aerial. Brockimaging "'ill op..-ratc on private propert) 

or approved location away from pt.'"NOJ\$ and property not involved in the opera.tion. 

Brockimoging will also obtain an ATO iSS<Jcd (.'OA prior to ooodueting any Opl:r.ltioos under this 

Grant of • emption. All operntioos "ill be conducted in ~ "ilh airspace requirement.• 

in the ATO issued COA including chm of ain;paec. altitude level and potcntiaJ tr.>nSponder 

requircmcnlS. A NOT AM mil also be issocd as required by the applicoblc C-OA. 

ln addition lO these flight restriction~. Brockimaging will further ensure safe opctation by 

requiring that any PIC be thoroughly versed not only in airspace and eornmunicfllion issues 

pcrtainint to all aircraft operators but nlso in tltc unique aspects of Bl·UAS night. As set forth io 

the Opcr;.ttions Manual~ piJOis will havCC'X'pcriencc not only in 81-U/\S t)peraliOns generally but 

have lo~cd flight time in the specific make and model used for the opertuions before they are 

p:rmitted to particlpalc in comm.:n:•3l flights on behalf of Brocldmaging. ·n.c pilot qualification. 

training. and eum:ncy n:quircrocnL~ in the Opcrntions Manuals ensun.: th:lt Brockimaging piiO&S 

~competent and proficient in the Bl·UAS they are oper.uiog. Brockim:.ging•s training aod 

q~ifteation requiremeots an: oonsistcnt with those contained in prior FAA Scxtioo 333 Grants 

ofi:.Xcmplion, ond will provide a h.igher level of oompeteocy and proficiency for itS pilotS and 

,.;n cn<ure at least ao equh'lllcnt level of safety to the public. 

OPERATINC I'ARAMETERS OFHit: IJAS 

1'. 14 C.F.R. § ?1.7(a): Ch·il Aln:rafl Airn·orlhincss 

inasmuch a..\ thete will be no ai worthinc~s certificate issued for the UASs. nrockima.,gin,g seeks 

an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91 .7(a). which requires that a c.ivil aircral\ be in airworthy 

u F.:\tmpCion No. 11062 (FAA Doctct No. FM·l014-0JS2). 
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condition to be operated. The fAA has stated that no exemption is required for 14 C.F.R. § 

«)J. ?(a) to the cxtentthatlhc requirements of Part 21 are wraived or fOund illaJ>plicnbte.O 

Accordingly. Pc:titioncr requests that the requirement:; for§ 91.7(a) be treated in accordance with 

S«tion V (A). supn>. 

G. 14 C.t'.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Ci•il Aircr.tfl Flight Manual in 1M Aircraft OJ>d 14 C.F.R. 

§ 91.203(a) and (b): Carrying Civil Airtr.tfl Certification aod R<'j;i,tration 

'Iitie I 4 C.F.R. § 9 I .9(b) (2) and § 91.203(a) and (b) require the operator to <'OIT)' air-wonhincss 

documenls and other aircra!l roanuols onboatd the aircraft. Pu~nt to 14 C.F.R. § 91 .9(b) (2): 

(b) No person may opcr•tc a U.S.-regiSlered civil aira:lft -

(2) ~or which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Fligllt Manual is requited by§ 21.5 of this 

chap(cr. unless there i:-i avuilublc in the rc o:~O n current approved Airplane or Rotorcrnll 

FJight Ma.nunl, approved m,"Ulual m1Heri:d, marking.\. and placards. or tll'ly eombin.atioo 

thereof. 

Pursuant 10 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a) and (b): 

(a) Except :>s provided in§ 91.715, no pt'JSOD may ope""e a <;vilaircrafl unless it b<tS 

within it lhC roJIO\V(ng: 

(I) An ~1ppropriate and c:;urrcnt tlirworthioess .;cnjftcote ... 

(b) No person may opcrute a civil :lirtraft unless the airwonhiness ccnifocatc requited b) 

paragraph (o) of this section or .. peeial flight aUihori:>atil)n issued under § 91.715 is 

displa)ed 01 the cabin or coc~pil cntr.mce so that it is legible to pa"'""L"rs or crew. 

Given the small si".e and configuration of the Bl·UAS, il would be impossible 10 keep 

airn'orthirtess documents .llld otl)cr ~•ircr, l manuals on board the BI~UA$ tx:c:.wsc there is 

simply oo room and the 61-UAS has no cabin or cockpit. As 11 "'--ay to comply v.ith the c()dc 

Brock imaging ~11l mamta.in lhe documents" ith the PIC and make them a\·aiJnble for inspeetion. 

/£qui.-ulont Le•·el of Safely 

In on FAA Office of Chief Counsel's Opinion dated AuguSI8. 2014, and prepnrcd by Dean E. 

Griflith. Attorney. AGC-220. it wa• acknowledged that 01c intent of 14 C.f.R. 91 .9(b) and 

91 ?03(a) and (b) is met if the pilot of the unmanned aircmfl h:1S access to the UAS flight 

manual, rcgi.str.:ation rertifkau:, wxl other required documents from the ground control SlaliOn 

from which be or she is operating the airtt:1fL" As this MA Office of Chief Co.msel Opinioo 

clarifies, the inh.-nl of the rule L~ to ensure the pilot ha., access to these key documents during 

'" M<:m~um (rom Mat!.. Bwy, t'M A»btunt Chief Coun~l for lntmutional Law; I ,C:{tiS&: .. ,on and Regulation, 

ro John Our'~C:ai'- FM .. 'light Stand3td.<o ~ice (Aug. 3. 2014): S« abo Doc:kct No. FAA·2014-035l:JI 16--IS. 
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flight. Therefor~ an equivalent level of sat1~ty will be achieved by eusu.ri.ng that the pltot bas 

OCCe;.'SS to the documents at the ground control station from which he or she is piloting the UAS. 

H. 14 C.l'.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action 

flroc\:iJnaging seeks an exemplion from 14 C.F.R. § 91.103, which requires a PJC 10 become 

familiar 'Atith specific infonnation before each flight, including information contaioed in theFAA·appruvod Flighl Manua.l ou board \be aire<a/l. While 1he PIC will be Jllmiliar with all 

information necessary to safely conduct the flight, an exemption is requested to the extent that an 

l'AA·approvod Flighl Manual is required. 

Equi•·ulenl Le>·el of Safety 

An equivalent level of safety will be provided by following the Brock-imaging's Opecations 

M3nua.Js and the ~·fanufucturer's Manual. The PIC will perfonn a series of checklists designed 1.0 

identifY any defects or inoperable compOnents- in accordance with the Broekimaging's 

Opem6ons Manuals, including chcckliS1s covering Pre-Flight, Launch, Landing, and PoS1·Fligh1 

procedures. The J>JC will also be required to review \'leather~ tljg.ht r~:ruirements, battery cbaJ:ge, 

landing and takeoff dl::itance. UA performance data, and contingency landing areas-before 

initiation of flight rockimaging'~ Operations Manoals and the Marrufacturer's Manual will be 

kept at the. ground CQntrol st(ltiOn <md will be a<:cc.."SSiblc to the PlC at all times \vhiJc operating 

thcUAS. 

I. 14 C.f .R. § 9l.109(a): l'ligbt Inst.<ucti<>o 

Brockimaging seeks an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a), which provide.< in pertinent part 

that"( n]o person may operate a civil airerai\ (except a manned free balloon) that is being used 

for flight in~1n ction unJcss that aircraft ha~ fully functioning dual conttols." UASs and remotely 

piloted aircraft. by their design, do not have fuuctional dual c-oulrols. Instead. fiighl control is 

acoompJishcd throt1gh the usc of a device that commwticates 'Atith the aircraft via radio 

communications. Accordingly, an exemption will be required fOr lhe (light insuuctiOtl 

requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 9l.l09(a). 

Equi•·alenJ Level of Safety 

Given the size and •peed of \be UAS• that Brockimaging intends to usc, an equivalent level of 

safe training can still be perfonned without dual co.ot.rols because .oo pilot or passengers are 

ahnard the UAS, and as r<:<tuir<.-d by the Brockimaging's Operations Manuals. all persons will be 

a safe distance away in the eve.nt that the UAS ex_perie.Jlces any diffic ltie.~ duri1)g night 

instruction. ?>.foreove.r, a.~ required by the Brockimaging's Operatior•s Maouals, all fligh1 training 

will be conducaed in COulrolled a.ud terilc environment. As 3 whole, the :)~lfe;,-ty procedures 

provided for in Brockimaging•s Operations l\·tanuals ensure that the proposed UAS operations 

provide an equivalent or h.igher level of safety tban that provided by lhe flight .inslruction 

regulations. 
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J. 14 C.F.R. § 9J..U9(c): Minimum Safe Altitudes 

BJ"'(;kimagiog requests an exemption from the minimum safe alii tude requirements of 14 C.F.R. 

§ 91.11 9(c)." Section 91.119 prest<ibes the minimum safe altitudes w1der which aircraft may 

not opera ~ including 500 feet above the surface arm away from (•ny per::;on. vessel, vehicle~ or 

stnocturc in non-congested area$. See .14 C.F.R. § 9l.ll9(c). Soction 91.! 19(d) allows for a 

hel icopter 10 operate at less than those minimum altitudes wbeu it cau be operatc...-xi "without 

hazard to persons or property oo the surface." provided that "each person operatirlg the-heJicoptcr 

complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA." 

An exemption is required because the proposed Bl-UAS operation will normally need to oocur 

below 400 feet AGL. In circumstances where the Bl-UAS is used to inspect a structure whose 

height exceeds 400 feet AGL, the lll·UAS will not be operated more than I 00 feet above the 

highest point on the structure, aod wilbln 50 foct horizontally of the st.l'ucture. Additionally, due 

the nato.re of the proposed operations, tl1e Pilot and/or Observers(s) may need to be less than 500 

1\:ct away from the Bl-UAS. 

Equi•·a/ent Le.·el of Safety 

Compared 10 iligbt opcr.ttlons witJt rotorcraft weig.hing far more th..m the ma.ximum weights 

proposed herein, and given the lac.k of Jlauunablc fuel '"~th the above noted UASs, any risk 

associated wilh these operations i:; far less than those whkh presemly exist \\~th couvcnlionnl 

aircraft. An equivaleo.tlcvcl of safety will be achieved given tbt: size, weight, and speed of the 

Bl-UASs. as well as the controlled loc..'lliou wher«.:: lhc operations will occur. ln order to avoid 

any risk to man11ed aircru~ Oieh1 operations v.i ll be restricted to 400 feet AGL or below, or 

wbeo. i.uspccting a U.S. stmcture whose height e·xceeds 400 f(,..~t AGL. within 100 feet above the 

highest point on that structure and 50 fi::et horizontally of the structure. 

As set forth in the Operations Manuals~ the Bl-UASs will be operated in a resuicted area.. aod aU 

flights will be operaled al a latent!. distance of at least 500 feet from any no.opartic.:ipaling 

pe-rs<uts, unless lhal person is in. a position v.<bere he or she-is shicldt:d from the BI-UAS and any 

pOS le debris resuJting from itc; fajlure. As required by the Operations Manuals, nights will be 

LCnnint•ted if a nonparticipating pei'SOn witbio 500 J.Cet of the BI-UAS leaves a shielded position. 

Further, its operations will oe<:ur at k:ast 500 feet away from vehicles or structures unless the 

propeny owner/controller timely ha.< gramed permission and the PIC has made a safety 

assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and, operations near tbe PIC or 

Observer will not present an undue haz.ao·d per§ 9l.ll9(a). Adherence to these restrictions in 

Brockimaging's Ope.ration.s Manuals will ensure operations can be conducted witbout 

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SRelief from§ 91.1 J9(a) will ool be nocessary bocau$C Pctili()net wiJJ be abJe t() pel'fOm' 3.1\ e~-y landing 

witbou1 undue hazard 10 pcrs.oos 0! pl'o,>«ry oo the £;-I'QUtld in tl)c ..;vt:ol of ;r ll.Jitun:, Petitioner's prop<Y..cd UAS 

opt..-r.:ttions will not occur over oong.csted areas., Md therefore an extlllpti()l) fr<>•n § 9 1,119(b) will not be necessary. 

Ste e.g .• Grant oflixemption No. I J 157to Slu,nv.'ear. Inc., dba Like ( Ill a {fee AeriaJ (FAA·20J4.()S34 al 15). 
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compromising public saf«:ly.'' 

K. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121: A.lti:,.,ted;etling;s 

Hrockirnasing socks an exanption from 14 C.f.R. § 91.121. "hieh requin:s o pcrsonopemting 

on aircroft to mainmin cruising altitude or flight level by reference to on al~imder lba1 is set to 

tbe clcvution or the dcpanure airport or barometric pn..-ssure. An exemption is required to theextent that the IJASs do no1 bnve a barometric altimeter. but rather a GPS alliwde re:.ld out. 

Hquirolent Level of Safety 

111e FAA h~ts stutcd that an equivalent level of _f.C y to the rcquircn1cnt .. of 14 C.F.R. §91 .121 

con be ochievcd in circumstances where: (I) the UAS v.i ll be operated below 400 feet AGLor 

be ow.,~ (2) within VLOS. (3) where GPS ba-;ed altitude infonnation is rdnycd in real time to the 

opcrutor at a ground·b..'t.~cd on.screen dis.play and. (4) wbc..rc: prior to c~ch flight, a zero altitude 

initiation point is cstahlished for lbt: PIC to contirm accuracy orthc- onboard GPS.

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The BI·UAS that flrockimagin.g iotco<k; to usc for the proposc<l opcrntions will meet all these 

operotional ch:nctc:ristics. Moreover, as required by llrock.im:Jging·s Operotions Maooals, the 

PIC ,.;11 be required to ealibrotc the airaaft's GPS compass prior to eoeh nigllt operation. like 

prior FAA Section 333 Grants of Exemption. the Bl·UAS Brockim:Jging inten<b to use. and the 

safety m>hg;uion procedures cootainod in the Operations Manuals. both oosun: thot on cquh'llleot 

le' el of safety or sn:atcr le,·el "'ill be achieved. and a Grant of Exemption to the reqoin:ments of 

§ 191.121 is therefore appropriate. 

L. 14 C.F.il. § 91.151(a): Fucl Requirements for Fllb'lllln Vt' il Conditions 

Brockimag.ing requests an exemption from 14 (.F.R. § 9 1. 1 5 I (u)'s fuel req ire t~ for flight irl 

VFR conditions. Section 9 1.151 states: 

(a) No pcroon may begin a flight in an airplane under vr:R corKiilions unless (considering 

wind and forecast weathe r conditions) there i::; enough fuel to fly to the first point of 

intended lrutding and,. as.~ ing. oormal crui::;ing sp<..-cd 

"':See e.g... Grant o(F.xempiiott No. 11138 to Douglas Trudeau (t·AA·lO 14-0431 0119); •lfb.'l.rriers Of $CtUdUft:S art: 

pn::scnt ttw can suff'teiently P")fec:r OOopatticlpatmg pcnoas &om tl'ac UA or clebris i" she:~ of an ac:cidtnt..lben 

tbe UA may op:r:u closer lban .S00 l'eec 10 pC'f'SOIIS a.ff'ordcd sutb procc::e~ion. The optr:110r ft'IU:il abo tnS\R tb:Jt 

nonpartic:ipMi• pctSOM ~r:nain ~ sucb protectioo.. If a situadon wiicJ w.hcre I'IOIIplrticipat~ p:rsoo:s ~:n: 

suda proccc:tion end '" "'dfllift SOO fee~ of lbe UA. rtJgba opcnltioqs n'IUSl a:mc- immcdi3rely. W'bell eonsick~ bow 

1o ~ty (C&filt aper.w.ions. tht primary (;()IMSn tS tbc sd'd)' or ~bose ~kir-ills per$00$.. 1.11 ~ilion. tlk 

fAA finds cba opcnaions rruy bt condua.ed elostr than SOO feet 10 vastll. ~'Chicks aod SO'UCitll't$ •-ben the 

(Tilo'I1(.T;'COCIU'Olkr of'aoy SUC'h Ycsscl$, vthiek:s Or SCIV(:IW"CS c,-"iilllS pa"'DDUton f<w die: operaion 3nd the PIC IU3kts a 

Afety ~t of the rW:: of opera1.i.o& elosa-to &hose objccb md dcccrmJncs thai n dart$ not pre$C01 $) uOOue 

lwxd." 

tt1rthc height of1he sti'\ICCute being. inspeccod exceeds400 rcct AGI. .. the UAS will not bt (lf)CI":''tOO more th"t'l 100 

roct above the tJ~ poiru Oft the S.n..tetu:re. 

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"Soo Or.ant ~xemp n No. 11062 co Asrl':'lcus Ac••i;)J (PAA·2014.()3$2 al 21 ). 
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(I) During the day, to tly after that for at least JO nl.i.uutes; or 

(2) At ni h~ lo lly after that for at lea..t 45 minutes. 

Here, the tochnological limitatio"' on UAS battery power means that no meaningfulllight 

operations cao be conducted while still maintaining a 30-minute battery reserve. An e.xemptiou 

from tbe fuel requiremeJ)ls of 14 C.F.R. § 91.15 l(a) is therefore required. Moreover, it is not 

Brockimaging•s intention to fly the U.I\Ss at night. 

EtJui>·aknJ Level of Safety 

In dte Grant of Exemption to VDOS (F.xempLion No. llll2). the FAA determined that an 

equivalent level of safeLy 1.0 !.he fuel n."quircrncnts for flight in VFR condition.,.; could be achieved 

by prohibiting the PIC from beginning a Bl-UAS flight unless (considering wind and fon..-cast 

\"'Cather conditiOrlS) there \IJ'aS enough pOwer to Oy to the first intended point of landing and, 

assuming nonual cruising speed, to fly after that for ax least 10 minutes. In reaebintt this 

conclusion, the FAA considered lbatlbe UAS batteries for the BI-UAS provide approximately 50 

minote.s of pOWt:rt."d ilight (wilh payJoa.d) and provided battery level and battery time remain.iog 

in minutes and seconds to the PIC." T11e FAA also considered the fact tbe BI-UAS operating 

manual states: ·•start every flight with a fully cbargc:::d b~ h:ry io the aerial vehicle", and th..1t in 

tlle evenl that the l.li-UAS should run low on power, the PIC will be alerted and can safely land 

the l~I UAS as soon as possible. like the VOOS Grant of Exemption, BrockimagjJ!g's use of 

the Bl-UAS, combined with the requirements of Petitioner's Operations ManoaJs. ensure that an 

equivalent level of safety can be achieved and in fact exceeded. 

Similarly, in d1eGrant of Exemption 1.0 Alao Purwin (Exemption No. 11 161), dte fAA 

determ.it.ed lhat an equivalent level of safety to tJ1e fuel requ irerne ~ fOr flight in VfR co.odHioos 

could be achieved by prohibiting the PIC from beginoiug a lligb1 with the UA unless 

(considering wind and foreca$1 wetJtber conditions), there w·ds enough power to safely fly at 

normal ctuisin.g speed to the intended landing point and land the OJ\ with 25% battery power 

:remai.o.iug. Btockimaging \Vill adhere to this lirnita.Lion for its BJ.-UA.S flights. 

The ffl-UAS includes a low banery warning system and the amount of battery reserve power 

remainin..~ is continuously trmsmitted to the PlC via telemetric data feed. which downlinks from 

the Bl-UAS to a gnrun based~n sc.reen dh;play.20 As required by Brockimaging's Operations 

Manuals, tbe PIC will promptly tly the BI·UAS back to the home launch location or predetermined abort location where it may safely land, wb.iJe still maintaining a minimum of25% 

reserve battery power. HrockimaeJ.oe submits that the procedures requiring tlig.hts to be safely 

term.i.oated once the b::1Uerics fall below 25% capacity, combi1led with the. requirement Lbal flights 

on.ty be conducted \vithin a secure., isolated area, using a UAS weighing Jess than 55 pounds, and 

witl1in VI..OS oftbe.P!C and Observer(s), ensure that the proposed operation will provide an 

19. Gram <)(F.xcml)rioll No. Il l J2 to VOOS Global. tl.C (f'AA-2014-0382 at 10). 

20. The Rl-l.JAS wouod ccw.rol Sl;)l.i()n dispby$ lhc UAS · s position. oa\'ig.ation route. tail number. altitude, 

headmg. north soc:ki.ng arrow. an~c to tarscts. cnlcul:ued lat.eet P<>Silioo. <,t;)le/timt .. and sensor heading_ and 

orienwtion relative lo the: UAS. 
U.S DepartJnent ofTransporurtion 

Oec:ember 3. 2015 

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equivalent or higher level of safety to the public to that provided by the regulations from \\1

hich 

exemption is sought 

Vl. llRUGANJ> At,COHOI. PROGRAM 

flrockimaging will have policies in place to ensur.: that no person may participate in Bl-UAS 

night operntions if they arc uncle< the inllucocc of olcohol or any drug. 

VII. PUBliC Ir-'11\Rf:s'r 

"Ill<: publjc nterc.~ will bescrv<XI by granting IJro<::kimaging·s Petition for Uxcmption. Congres..~ 

ltas established a r~as onal policy tllat favors early intcgrmjon ofUAS into the NAS iJl controlled, 

safe \Vorkiog environments uch as !hose proposed in this Petition. Granting lhis J>etitioo for 

Exemption helps fulfill Congr=' goal in passins St<:tion 333(a) through (c) of the Rcfonn 

Act- the ~A.AAdministr.lto(s assessment of whether certain UAS may opcnm sofely in the 

'lAS before completion of the statutorily requin:d rulcmaking. 

I be proposed 81-UAS opcr:11ions in this Petition for l;xemption significontly improves the sofety 

and reduces risk ofhann, physical injury and propcny damage to the pub lie nt l•r&e. the property 

ov.'ncrs from whom pcnnission was granted fOr usc by Petitioner and abutling properties, staff of 

Petitioner. unsuspecting pas.t;er.:;by. inspec(jng engineers from rdcvant organi7..ations nod ail those 

who may be in the local vicini1y. Tradition.aJ methods or inspecting and moniloring potential 

locations and re.lev-ant silcs and facilities requires location personneJ to climb towe~ treeS. 

venture onto precarious roofs and other dangerous scenarios. perform clev::uOO wort for which 

the individual is neith<.T trnincd nor equipped to pcrfonn, which e.<p<~SC> them to IIIUlttCS$3r)' 

risk of serious physical injury from dangerous falls or Other physical mislup:.. Mon:ova. 

inspec:tors/sur:cyors are oflc..-n unnccessarilv expo:;cd to hazardous conditions. unsafe 

\:nvironments.. culturally tense situations and other ha7Mds associated wilh idcnt:i fying specific 

locations for pOtcntital recording sites to be used in the end prodt1ct. The \L'WC of ::-moll UAS can 

eliminate these hnznrds and \Jitimately create a much ntCr method of perfonnint; these types of 

insp...-ctions creating a salbr <.'11vironment for the public as weH as (Jr()Ckimuying employees. 

The use of small UAS also enhan<;es sofcty and reduces risk to the surrowlding public because. 

unlike manned aircraft \\dghing thousands of pounds. C3J1'Ying ere" in addition lO flammable 

fuel. the UAS cany no passengers, crew or explosi•e fuel. Furthermore. in the unlikely e-·ent of 

on •eciden~ Brnekimaginj;'s small battery pov.en:d Ill-VAS presents sisnificantly less danger to 

p..TSOns on the ground wl"k.-n compared to opera! ions b)• conventiooal manned aircraft. 21 As 

Petitioner's Bl-UAS arc battery powe.:ed.thc public '"ill also benefit from o. r'--dUClion in harmful 

pc1rolcum based emissions associated with convcnlional aircraft pe.rfon..-l ~ in the same 

~ S..G...,oofE.tm ..... No. tiiSSIOT-). U.C(fAA·l014-o73Jatl2): 'Mamcdhcl~conducomg 

tcrbl ft.lrniotc:an •-.:-&:glll6.000 poun6s Or IOOC'eaod.e opcnlcd by an onbc:ad pdot. ia lllkSilion 10 ocheroabootd 

~~s.. as nec:essll)'. The pctilic:loeT's UAs wiD 111"Ci&h las d)an SS pomd:s v.idl no Ofllbolrd pfklt«m:w. 

Tht pflol: and erew vnU be n:mocely ~ed from tbe aircraft. 'The linUttd wtigbt signifantly recluees lhe potential 

lOr bum 10 p:utic:ipa.IIJ\.1 and nonpanicipatin_s i.udivM.Iual.s Oil' l)f'Opetty in lhc C\•C:ol or an ineldan or :w:ctden1. Rl$1\ \o 

:m onboard pilot and crt"w durutg ;,n mcident or aoc:idcm i.s clim1n.iltcd with the usc Qf a UA for the aerial film inn 

opc~ to " 
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functions proposed herein. Air quality willnarurally be improved witll the reduction of fuel 

pow·e.nXI vehicles. 

Lastly, as recognized by the I'M in prior Section 333 G=t• of Exemption to filmmakers, UAS 

provide an additional economic tool for the aerial fihning norwitbSWlding the iJldustry, addi.og a 

greater degree of llexibility, which supplements the current capabilities offered by manned 

aircraft." "lbe quality of !he finish<.'([ product is enhaneed and provides a greater finishe-d product 

demand which will aid the cw-rent HAS iftdustry a1ld p·mvide additional jobs a'\ the cost of 

providing the needed product is greaLiy reduced while-reducjog the difficulty with whic.h Lhe 

finished producl is cre~ttcd . The demand for the current industrial product is increasing and ".j_IJ 

continue to increase given the enhanced flexibility of production; therefore, give.n tJte lowe.r co...:ot,. 

ow-net/operators and others in the relevam industry will be rnore irlclined to utilize the services of 

coounerciill UAS along v.ith an oppropriatc licensed PIC's. 

VIII. PRIVACY 

All Bl-UAS opetations will be conducted in accordar)ce wit11 applicable federal, sta-te, aJld local 

law::; regarding privacy. AU oper.Jtjons shaiJ be conducted over private or controlled-access 

property with permission from the land owner/contro!Jer or authorized representative. Pennis.-;ion 

from land owner/controller or authorized representative wi II be obtained for each t1ig.ht to be 

conducu:d. 

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the. 

FEDER.AL REGISTER, sbonJd it be delennined thal publicalion is needed: Petitioner seeks an 

exemption rrom the following rules in Title 14 of the Code offodcrdl Regulations: 

Part 21, Subpart II; Part 27; 45.23(b); 45.27(a); 6 l-113; 91.7(a); 91.9(b)(2); 9 t.9(c); 

9l.L03; 91.1 09(a); 91.1 19(c); 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203 (a) & (b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (I); 

91.409(a}( 1) & (2); 91.417 (a) & (b). 

'(be exemption will enhance safety by reducing risk to the aircraft crew, production crew, general 

public, property o"'mers and city st ctu re~ from the subsWltial haz.ards a~sociat.ed with 

performing equivalent film work and aerial video production \vilh conven.ljonal fixed-wiog 

aircr.tR~ rotorcraft, or other methods. 

X. CONCLUSION 

Brockimagi s Petition for Exe-mptioo satisfies l.be-criteria articulated in Section 333 of the 

Rclorm Act of 2012 which includes weight; speed; operating capabilities; proximity to airports 

and populated areas; ope.ration within VLOS and rlaxional security. The proposed BJ-UAS 

operations will beneHl the public a.s a whole by improving safCty aod reducing risk by alleviating 

human exposure to danger while lowering the attendant related cosL~ thereby increa.:oing the 

':See e.g.. Gr.mt of' Exemption No. 11178 to Picture f <actory. Inc. (FAA-20 14.()794 (1.1 18), 
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demand fot the (inishcd product ln consideration oftbc foregoing, this Petition fOr Exemptior1 

provides the AA with more than adcqu.:.llc justification for gr.mting the rcquc:;tcd exemptions 

allowing Brotkimuging tO use sm:tll BI·UAS s in the n;cordcd production of ils product. 

We thank you for your prOmpt consid<talion of our requested e.xemptions. 

Rel;pcctfully Submiued. 

~.;;...--:::?"~_ .:-e.::;;_ ~ --.2!!=~ ~.,'=--=-

Michael E. Brock 

Brockimaging 

s Scotty Ln 

1),_._-on, PA 19333 

l'hooc: 949.290.7936: Email: mh.·hnd·!!_hrnckimagingsom 

(The following actochcd items contain proprietary aod commcrciaJ iJtfonn.'ltion exempt from 

disclosure under the F.-..dom of lnfonnation Act. 5 U.S.C. § 522 et seq., and should be beld in o 

scporute file pwsuanl to 14 C.f.R. § II.JS(b)). 

Auacbmcnls: 

1. General Opcmdons Manual 

2. PIC Operating Manual 

3. Company Protocols 

4. Lneation Protocols 

S. Flight Communications Protocols 

6. Departing l.ocotion Protocols 

7. TransmjUcr Protocols 

8. l'rellight Checklist 

9. Post f light Checklist 

10. E<)uipmcnt Cbeeklist 

II. UAS Manufa.:tu...,.'s Manuals 

a. User ManW!ls 

b. UAS Maintenance Manuals