Dec 8 , 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management Sy stem 1200 New Jersey

Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Amendment to Exemption No. 12857 Is sued Under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11, in Reg ulatory Docket No. FAA

- 2015

- 2090 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act” or “Section 333”), Subsection (f) of 49 U.S.C. § 44701 , and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, New Sky Perspectives, LLC seeks an amendment to Exemption No. 12857 to operate additional small Unmanned Airc raft Sy stems: the DJIPhantom 3 Series , DJ I Inspire 1 Series , 3DR Solo, Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavri k/ Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8

. On May 21, 2015, the FA A issued Exemption No. 12857 to New Sky Perspectives , LLC to allow it to operate the DJ I S1000 and 3DRobotics Iris + sUAS for conduct aerial filming and photograph y in the mo tion picture, television, advertising and real estate industries. This requested amendmen t to that exemption will allow New Sky Perspectives, LLC to operate the DJIPhantom 3 Series , DJII nspire 1 Series , 3DR Solo, Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavri k

/ Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8 for the same reasons and under the same conditions. There has been no other change in conditions and reasons relative to public interest and safet y that were the basis for granting the ori ginal exemption.



### NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITION New Sky Perspectives, LLC Attn: Jonathan Shaul 590 Farrington Hwy

# 524

- 405 Kapolei, HI 96707 808.721.4842 jonahshaul@gmail.com

**Additional sUAS Platforms DJI Phantom 3 Series, DJI Inspire 1 Series,**  **3DR Solo Freefly**  **Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavrik**  **/ Vader**  **, Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8**  Operations pursuant to the exemption will be subject to strict operating requirements and conditions to ensure at least an equivalent level of safet y to currentl y authorized operations using manned aircraft and under the same conditions as pe rmitted by the FAA in Exemption No. 12857. The DJ I Phantom 3 Series weighs approximately 2.8 lb. and the DJ I Inspire 1 Series weighs 6.4 lb., including pay load. 3DR Solo weight 3.9lbs. Freefl y Alta Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight: 29.9 lb / 13.6 kg , Intuitive Aerial Aerigon 11kg/24lbs (with batteries) pre

- preg molded carbonfiber structure , Stedidrone Mavrik x4 is above average in weight, weighing in at 2,200 grams or

4.9 pounds , Vader Weight MAX AUW: 31.3lbs (X4); 44.1lbs (X8) and Tayzu Titan x8 max weight of 42 lb. All models are powered electrically via s mall, lithium poly

mer batteries that drive e lec tric propellers. The DJ I Phantom 3 Series, DJII nspire 1 Series, 3DR Solo, Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavri k and Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8 h ave extensive automated control features, redundant s ys tems, and i ntegrated fail

- safes, and they will be op erated under controlled conditions and at low altitudes in airspace that is limited in scope.

**Exemptions Requested** New Sky Perspectives, LLC respectfull y requests exemptions from the f ollowing regulations previously granted b y the FAA in Exemption No. 12857 : 14 C.F.R. Part 21: 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b) 14 C.F.R. 61.133(a) 14 C.F.R 91.7(a) 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2) 14 C.F.R 91.103(b)(1) 14C.F.R 91.119(c) 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 C.F.R. 91.151 1 4 C.F.R.91.203(a) and (b) 14 C.F.R.91.405(a) 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1) 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2) 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a)

- (b).

**Airworthiness of the DJI Phantom 3 Series, DJI Inspire 1 Series,**  **3DR Solo, Freefly Alta,**  **Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavrik/Vader**  **, Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8**  T he DJ I Phantom 3 Series, DJII nspire 1 Series, 3DR Solo, Freefl y Alta, In tuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavri k/Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tay zu Titan X8 are airworthy and compliant with a significant level of safet y. In fact, the man y previous 333 Grants of Exemptions by

the FAA for operations of th e se platforms, underscore th at operations of DJ I Phantom 3 Series, DJII nspire 1 Series, 3DR Solo Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavri k/ Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8 b y New Sky Perspectives, LLC will not adversel y affect safety when compared to similar operations conducted b y aircraft that have been issued an airworthiness certi ficate under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. [ E.g ., FAA Exemption Nos. 12646 (granting exemption for 324 sUAS ), All nine sUAS are powered electrically by small, lithium poly

mer batteries that drive e lectric propellers, platforms were designed with extensive automated control f eatures, redundant sy st ems, andintegrated fail

- safes which enhance safe takeoff, flight, and landing in many conditions. Further details of these features are provided in the links below

. https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual__V1.6.p df https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire%20_1_User_Manual__V1.8.pdf http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_1/e n/Inspire_1_Maintenance_ManualV1.0_en.pdf https://3drobotics.com/solo

- gopro
- drone

- specs/ http://freefly sy stems.com/alta/specs http://www.intuitiveaerial.com/specs/ http://192.168.1.1:8181/http://www.steadidrone.com/brochures/MavrikBrochure.pdf http://www.spacecit ydrones.com/steadidrone

- vader/ http://tay zu.com/tay

zu
- technology .html

To maintain airworthiness, New Sky Perspectives, LLC will follow the inspection and maintenance programs designed specifically for the DJ I Phantom 3 Series, DJII nspire 1 Series, 3DR Solo Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavrick/Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Ta yz u Titan X8 by their manufacturers. Those programs are enhanced b y inflight monitoring sy ste ms for current position, wind speed and direction, battery charge, flight time, and altitude, including both above the takeoff location and above sea lev el. If o nboard sensors detect a critical situation at an y time (low battery, close proximity to the ground, weak data link signal, etc.) the aircraft will automatically initiate a preprogrammed sa fet y procedure.

In the event of an y malfunction, the DJ I Phantom 3 Series, DJ I Inspire 1 Series, 3DR Solo, Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone M avrik /Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8 will return home or land and undergo all maintenance required by the manufacturers and undergo flight testing before reco mmencing commercial operations. Good cause exists to grant New Sky Perspectives, LL C an amendmen t to Exemption No. 12857

. Doing so, is in the public interest based on the clear direction in Section 333, the Federal Aviation Act, the hig h and equivalent level of safety of the proposed operatio ns, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed and limited operating area associated wi th the DJ I Phantom 3 Series, DJII nspire 1 Series, 3DR Solo, Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavrik/Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8

. Accordingl y, New Sky

Perspectives, LLC respectfully requests that the FAA grant an expedited amendment to add the DJI Phantom 3 Series, DJ I Inspire 1 Series, 3DR Solo, Freefl y Alta, Intuitive Aerial Aerigon, Stedidrone Mavrik/Vader , Xfold Rig (X8 and X12) and Tayzu Titan X8 to its sUAS operations.

Respectfully

submitted,Jona t h an Shaul