U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590

Re: Petition of Exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from certain parts of the FARs Attn: To whom it may concern Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Martin Unrue, a professional photographer, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow him to operate a small Unmanned Aircraft System ("sUAS") under the conditions and limitations set forth in this Petition. The requested exemption would permit the operation of a small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is (1) limited, (2) predetermined, and (3) in mostly rural and sparsely populated areas. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the FAA Administrator's responsibilities to "...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. The name and address of the applicant is
Martin Unrue 4285 Wilding Road Ravenswood, WV 26164 Phone:304-532-4861 Email: martinunrue@yahoo.com

Regulations from which the exemption is requesting:
14 CFR Part 21 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b) 14 CFR § 61.3 14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a) 14 CFR § 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. § 91.103 14 C.F.R. § 91.109 14 C.F. R. § 91.119 14 C.F.R. § 91.121 14 CFR § 91.151 (a) 14 CFR § 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 CFR § 91.205(b) 14 CFR § 91.215 14 CFR § 91.405 (a)14 CFR § 407 (a) (1)

14 CFR § 409 (a) (2) 14 CFR § 417 (a) & (b)

The Appendix describes the FARs from which an exemption is requested and summarizes the justification for each requested exemption. The Petition is submitted to fulfill Congress' goal under Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion of the rule making required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making this determination, the Administrator must determine which types of sUAS do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following: • The sUAS size, weight, speed, and operational capability; • Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and • Operation of the UAS within visual line of sight of the operator. Reform Act § 333 (a). If the Administrator determines that such vehicles "may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system." Id. § 333(c) (emphasis added). The Secretary has delegated his aviation authority to the Administrator of the FAA. The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to grant exemptions from its regulatory requirements for civil aircraft, a term defined under §40101 of the Act, which includes sUA'Ss. The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702-44716 of the Federal Aviation Act if Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f) See also 49 USC § 44711(a); 49 USC § 44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1). I, Martin Unrue, the petitioner has had an interest in photography for over 40 years. The last 15 years I have put much time and effort into expanding my skills and techniques. I have always attempted to stay on the leading edge of the technology available. I have been employed and made my living since 1983 as a steel design CAD draftsman. This line of work has made me very aware of many safety considerations by following required OSHA and MSHA standards. These same safety themes I have always carried over to my photography practices. I often volunteer my photography skills and time for charity work. Photographing programs, school functions, local concerts and events have been the majority of what I have done for the past 5 years. I have also spent time photographing base jumpers on a volunteer basis. This work has furthered my respect for situations that require utmost attention and respect for ones surroundings. I live in a very rural area and have done much research of any and all flight restrictions in this area as I have learned the flight characteristics and safety procedures of flying a sUAS. After hearing from several acquaintances whom had viewed my aerial photos I have been approached by a few local people who would like for me to photograph and or video of their rural properties. I also have developed a plan to supply real estate agents within our area high quality video tours and photos of rural farms and properties to be used as part of their listings. I am also looking in touch with organizers of local events to give them access to general overall vlews of their events, all while being done in a safe manner. By being granted the requested 333 exemption I will be able to provide needed visual tools not available before.The sUAS I choose was a DJI Phantom 2 Vision +. My reasons behind this choice were many, safety in flight, stability,

"First Person View". I have flown 20+ hours with it over my private property in order to gain experience under all conditions. This area is heavily wooded with numerous structures. I have used this area to learn how to fly under less than ideal situations while still being in a safe manner and under controlled conditions. For safety of aIl concerned before each flight I do a full check of all systems involved in the Phantom, including but not limited to: weather conditions, any other unauthorized people in the area, GPS signal, Wi-Fi connection, battery strength on aIl devices, mechanical shape of the Phantom, etc. The sUAS has been configured with a maximum height of 400(-) feet and a horizontal range of 2500 feet, these parameters allow a safe Iine of sight flight area. With all of the Phantoms built in fail safes, it is a very safe sUAS. By using the built-in safety functions (return to home with signal loss, GPS, exclusions of Class B, C, & D airspace, return to home upon low battery of 30%) along with practice and learning drills to handle adverse situations I have become a safe and very observant operator. When flying sUAS within 5 miles of an airport, airport operators will be notified and the operator will give the right of way to avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft. • Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 20 minutes. • Flights will be terminated at 30% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 20 minute limit. • At all times the sUAS will remain in visual contact of the operator, Martin Unrue. • AII usage will utilize the Person in Control (Martin Unrue) and an additional visual observer. • Any additional permits, Iocal or state will be obtained before the project is undertaken. • AII flights will be held well under 400 feet, at an airspeed of well under 20 knots, and also well below a maximum distance of'/: nautical miles.

The Petitioner's proposed operations satisfy the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act relating to size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security. The Petition justifies grant of the requested exemptions allow the Petitioner to obtain aerial photography with his sUAS, Phantom 2 Vision Plus.

• Real Estate Photography • General Aerial Photography • Event Photography

Thanks,

Martin Unrue 4285 Wilding Road Ravenswood, WV 26164 304-532-4861 martinunrue@vahoo.com