UNITED STATES OF AMERICA January 30, 2015

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Washington, DC 20591

The Copter Shop, Inc. petitions for a Granl of Exemption so that lhe oDmpany can oonduct aerial videography and cinematography to enhanoe academic community awareness for those individuals arrd companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout of the Puget Sound area and to augmenl real estate listing videos. Specifically we request an exemption from part 21, subpart H; and Sections 45.23(b),61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103(b), 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a). 91.203(a) and (b). 91.405(a). 91.407(a)(1). 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b) of Tille 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). These flights woukf be conducted using either a DJI Phantom with a GoPro camera or a DJI Inspire 1 with a build in

camera.

Wrth Safery being our primary goal we look at this operation as a safer alternate to operating a larger petroleum powered aircraft requfring airbome crew members. To ensure that we can meet those requirentents vre will make sure that alI our PICs have at least a private pibts certificate with a current FAA class 3 physicat. In addition we will insist that all PICS go through our ground trainirg program that will oover the operation of the specific UAV they will be operaling , weathor requirements, UAV system operations both normaV and emergency. . The training will also cover the importanoe of tloeumenting both the flight hours of fhe PIC and the UAV . Special emphasiZe will be put on documenting any and all maintenance discrepancies and the importance of property documenting the resulting oorreotive action prior to any f6ght In addition, we believe that every PIC needs to have accumulated at least 25 hours of UAS time of

which at least 10 hours vrould be in mutti rotor UAVs and have at least 5 hours in makeMadel prior to commercial operations. To maintain proficiency we will make sure the PIC makes at least 3 take ofts and landings within any 90 day time frame and all these requirements will be documented in the Pilots log book. To ensure we do not interfere with any other manned aircraft we will not fly above 400' or within 5 miles of any airport unless we are in radio oontact with the control tower. To ensure all know of our presence we will post alI flights on Notams and will advise all looaJ residence of impending flights. On the day of the flight we will posl signage indicating that a UAV flight is in lhe immediate area. A.s for the actual UAV operation we will insist on that all PICs complete a preflight safety chedc of the UAS that will ensure aIl oomponents of the system work as required.

Part 21 presaibes the procedural

. requirements for issuing and changing design approvals, productions approvals, ainvorthiness oertificates, and ainvorthiness approvals.2

Secoon 45.23(b) prescribes that when marks inelude only the Roman capital letter "N' antl the registration number is displayed on limited, restricted or Iight-sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, lhe operator must also display on that aircraft near each enhanoe to the oabin, oxkpit, or pilot station, in letters not less lhan 2 inches nor rtqre lhan 6 inches high, the words'Iimited,"restrfeted' "I'oght-sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable.