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West Building Ground Floor, Room w12 - 140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 Petition for Section 333 Exemption 1 November 2015 Petitioner: Endless Aerial, LLC Matthew McGowan, CEO PPL # Pending Mechanic # 3707672 44210 Fine Circle Lancaster, CA 93536 Cell: 661 609 - 3593 Email: mattmcgowan23@hotmail.com To Whom It May Concern , In the interests of performing commerci al UAS op erations , I submit this petition for exemption pursuant to Section 333; FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112 - 95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333. I request this exemption in order to operate the followings UAS: DJI Inspire 1 Professional Qua dcopter Aircraft, DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter, 3DR Solo Quadcopter , 3DR X8 Octoco pter, 3DR Aero - M fixed wing UAS in order to provide services for profit including aerial photography, aerial cinematography, aerial filming and photography for real estate, television broadcast, construction firms, agricultural modeling, crop monitoring operations, aerial mapping, special events to included but not limited to weddings, private or public parties/events, business advertising, promotional events, geological surveying , and environmental studies. The ability to provide th ese services to business es and individuals will benefit them by opening up opportunities they otherwise did not have prior to UAS technology. Traditional methods of aerial photography/videography are simply not viable options for the average consumer/small business as they are costly and involve greater risks to everyone involved; i.e. the use of larger aircraft carrying humans and flammable fuel. By utilizing UAS , the same results can be achieved with much safer conditions. Also, utilizing this technology allows for greater efficiency and finance management for the small business, potentially increasing their chances of success and in turn benefitting the local economy as a whole. Prior to e ach flight/operation of the UAS, I will conduct a Pre - Flight Safety Inspection. Flights will not take place over densely populated areas or private property without the owners' permission. The UAS will only be operated within visual line of sight and will not be flown near airports or above 400 feet . All preventative maintenance will be completed in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Any and all repairs beyond the scope of aircraft specific manuals will be perf ormed only by the manufacturer authori ze d repair facilities

. As an FAA certified Airframe Mechanic and Private Pilot, I am acutely aware of the personal responsibility, attention to detail and ethics required for safe and successful aircraft operation. I have been fortunate enough to spend my aviation career working for companies like General Atomics Aeronautical systems and Northrop Grumman (among others) where I have been involved with highly scrutinized o peration of military grade UASs including MQ - 1 Predator, MQ - 9 Reaper and MQ - 8 Firescout. Through these experiences, I know what is required of a professional UAS operator/technician , and can perform these operations in manner conducive to the responsible growth of the UAS industry within the NAS. The safety of the American public both on the ground and in the airspace above are my utmost priority. The aviation skills, ideals and knowledge I possess (and continue to grow) are passed on to my employees and embodied within my company, Endless Aerial, LLC.The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which I am seeking exemption are as follows:

14 C.F.R. Part 21; CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); Display of marks; general. 14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5); Recreational pilot privileges and limitations. 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. 14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a); Commercial pilot privileges and limitations. 14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c); Medical certific ates: Requirement and duration. 14 C.F.R 91.7(a); Civil aircraft airworthiness. 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. 14 C.F.R. 91.109(a); Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. 14 C.F.R. 91.103; Preflight action. 14 C.F.R. 91.119; Minimum safe altitudes: General. 14 C.F.R. 91.121; Altimeter settings. 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b); Civil aircraft: Certif ications required. 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); Maintenance required. 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2); Inspections. 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b). Maintenance records. UAS Specifications In an effort to maintain clarity within this petition , I have included external links to manufacturer spec sheets and information for each aircraft. At these “information portals” are operational instructions, data and guidelines presented as intended by the manufacturer

. At these external links, information is provided in a detailed, organized and concise manner which cannot be recreated in the format of this document.  DJI Inspire 1 Gross weight (w/battery) : 6.47 lbs Maximum Speed: 49 mph http://www.dji.com/product/inspire - 1/spec  DJI Phantom 3 Gross weight: 2.82 lbs Maximum Speed: 35 mph http://www.dji.com/product/phantom - 3/spec  3DR X8 Gross weight: 5.6 lbs Maximum Speed: 65 mph Portal: http://3drobotics.com/x8/info/?_ga=1.262684748.1525891504.1446397572  3DR Solo Gross weight: 3.9 lbs Maximum Speed: 55 mph https://3drobotics.com/kb/solo/

 3DR Aero - M Gross weight: 6.8 lbs Maximum Speed: 33 mph Specs: https://3drobotics.com/wp - content/uploads/2014/10/Aero - M - Spec - Sheet - v3.pdfPortal: https://3drobotics.com/kb/aero - m/

Thank you for your time and consideration on this imp ortant request. Please advise me if any additional information is required. Respectfully,

Matthew McGowan PPL# Pending Arrival Mechanic# 3707062 CEO, Owner/ Operator Endless Aerial, LLC