Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 1 January 4, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System Room w12

- 140 1200 New Jersey Avenue., SE Washington, DC 20590

RE: Exemption Request under section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11

Dear Sir or Madam :

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia request s exemption from provisions of th e Federal Aviation Regulations . These exemption
requests are in accordance with Section 333 of the F ederal Aviation Administration Modernization and Reform Act of
2012. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia seeks exemption in order to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading W ings s1000 small

- unmanned aircraft (sUA) for videography uses for Chickasaw Nation video productions.

CHICKASAW NATION MULTIMEDIA EXEMPT IONS REQUESTED:

Part 21 Subpart H Airworthiness Certificate

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) and (b) Private Pilot Privileges

14 C.F.R. § 61.133(a) Commercial Pilot Privileges

14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a) and (b) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

14 C.F.R. § 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes

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)(1) and (2) Civil Aircraft Certifications

14 C.F.R. § 91.405; 407; 409; 417 Maintenance Inspec tions

INTRODU C TION AND INTEREST OF PETITIONER:

The Chickasaw Nation is a Federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered in Ada, Oklahoma. The legal
boundaries include 13 counties in south central Oklahoma. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia, a department within the
Chickasaw Nation , was established in 2002. Chickasaw Multimedia is a full video and multimedia production department of the Chickasaw Nation tribal government. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia is not a for profit department for public hi re. Chickasaw Nation is a service

- based department created to meet the video production needs of the Chickasaw Nation. However, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia develops relationships across local communities, states, and at the Federal government level and pr ovides non

- compensated assistance where applicable in media and video productions.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 2 Chickasaw Nation Multimedia covers the history of the Chickasaw people, places, and culture both in Oklahoma and abroad for tribal government use in the boundaries of the U nited States . This coverage includes footage and interviews in Oklahoma and the original homelands of the Chickasaw people, which covered parts of modern day Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia video productions enhan ce a cultural understanding and provide educational tools through
video content to Chickasaw citizens and to the general public. If granted exemption, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia aerial videography will not b e a for hire profit service for individuals or g roups. However, products containing possible future aerial videography in documentary series work or feature film productions by the Chickasaw Nation may be made available for purchase to the general public.

When working with the community at large, Chic kasaw Nation Multimedia has the opportunity to promote the safe use of
the small

- unmanned aircraft

. As part of community relationships, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia takes part in offering educational tours, presentations, and lectures to student media groups both in vocational technology centers, public school systems, and collegiate systems regarding media production

. Alongside presenting cultural and historical information through video, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia works with the above

- mentioned grou ps to inspire an interest in video production as a career path to high school students in public school systems

.

This exemption will permit Chickasaw Nation Multimedia to operate two unmanned aircraft systems ( DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading W ings s1 000 ) for the purpose of conducting aerial videography and photography in these areas.

• Chickasaw Nation tribal construction sites

• Chickasaw Nation tribal business and commerce sites

• F ootage for CNTV, a bi

- weekly non

- profit online news program produced about the Chickasaw people, places, events, and information. These stories and packages are often shared for free with local news media outlets.

• G eneral landscapes within the Chickasaw N ation boundaries in Oklahoma as well as sites within the original Chickasaw homelands listed above including historic mound sites, rivers, fields, and areas once occupied by the Chickasaw people.

• In addition, some footage gathered via small

- unmanned airc raft will be used in feature films and documentaries produced entirely by the Chickasaw Nation that showcases Chickasaw people, history, and cu lture. These documentaries and feature films serve a purpose to share Chickasaw history and culture with the worl d in aims to educate and introduce the general public to Chickasaw specific Native American history and government.

V ideo productions by the Chickasaw Nation are used to e ducate both Chickasaw citizens and the general public.
Chickasaw citizens are enrol led and federally recognized members of the Chickasaw Nation . This is also in addition to their United States citizenship. Chickasaw citizens live and reside in various states through out the United States.

These video productions are used through museum presentations such as the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. , colleges and public school systems, and for historical archiving and recording of Chickasaw history, culture, and heritage. The Chickasaw Nation has a strong presence th rough out United States. The Chickasaw have
existed as a strong ally with the United States Government dating back to alliances and partnerships with our countries first president, George Washington.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 3 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2 UAS

2. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Spreading Wings s1000 UAS

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia staff members Brian Harrison and Brad Clonch have flown quad rotorcraft RC copters recreationally for 5 plus years without i ncident. Their experience with RC copters also includes building frames, copter maintenance, navigation programming, and monitoring of rotorcraft systems.

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia seeks an exemption to operate the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 UAS for use within the National Airspace System.

The DJI Phantom 2 is a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft with a remote ground operator via remote control. The DJI Phantom 2 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2.8 lbs. I t has a diagonal length of 23’’, a maximum speed of 33 mph (15 m eters /s econd ), and possesses a maximum geo

- fenced flight altitude of 200 feet set by end user pilot in command. The DJI Phantom 2 is equipped with four main rotors utilizing four electric eng ines powered by Lithium Polymer smart batteries.

The DJI Spreading Wings s1000 is a vertical takeoff and landing unmanned aircraft with a remote ground operator via remote control. The DJI Spreading Wings s1000 has a maximum gross weight of approximatel y 24 lbs. It has a diagonal
len gth of 41’’, a maximum speed with end user programming limit of no more than 15 m eters/second (33 mph), and possesses a maximum geo

- fenced flight altitude of 200 feet set by end user pilot in command. The DJI Spreading Wing s s1000 is equipped with 8 main rotors utilizing 8 electric engines powered by Lithium Polymer batteries.

The DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 will be operated by Chickasaw Nation Multimedia and will be registered in accordance with the FA A.

The DJI Phantom 2 and DJI s1000 Pilot in Command will hold at minimum a sport pilot license or private pilot licenses
certificate. Pilot in Command will have complete d training on the aerial platforms for programming, flight operations, and safety pro cedures . This training is made available through Troy Built Models, which is located in Sarasota Florida, and is a COA and Section 333 exempt facility through the FAA to provide training.

• Troy Built Models Exemption No. 11493 Regulatory Docket No. FAA

- 20 15

- 0315

• Troy Built Models COA Certificate FAA

- 2015

- 0315

- 333E

This exemption is in accordance with protocols outlined in this petition for exemption utilizing outlined procedures from the following:

• Training with Troy Built Models on the buil d, programming and flight small

- unmanned aircraft.

• Following established protocols through DJI Manufacturer and Instructions Manuals for both the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000

• A ny other requirement established and mandated by the FAA in accordance to Section 333 of the Reform Act.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 4 If granted, this exemption will permi t Chickasaw Nation Multimedia to safely operate the mentioned small

- unmanned
aircraft under controlled, cleared, and safe conditions for the purpose of aerial videography. Approval of this exemption will extend and enhance the overall safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrators) responsibilities to, “...esta blish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace
system ” consistent with Section 333( c ) of the Reform Act.

The name and address of the petitioner is:

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Attn: Brad Clonch, Senior Producer Chickasaw Nation Multimedia
Phone: 580

- 332

- 1416
Email: brad.clonch@chickasaw.net Address: 121 West Main Street, Ada, OK 74820
Website: www.chickasaw.net
Fax: 580

- 332

- 1159

DESCRIPTION OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS:

To preserve the safety of manned aircraft operations, the National Air Space, and property, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia proposes to maintain the following limitations and condi tions during all aerial videography operations if granted exemption :

1. The DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 will not exceed any weight restrictions for each platform as specified by manufacturer and within the limits of weighing under 55lbs a s a registered small

- unmanned aircraft (sUA)

.

2. All flights will maintain direct visual line of sig ht of the pilot in command and trained visual observer. The pilot
in command will hold at minimum a sport pilots certificate and/or private pilot certificate /licensing. The visual
observer and pilot in command will be able to communicate verbally at all times during operation.

3. The pilot in command will be designated before the flight and will not transfer his or her designation for the duration of the fligh t. Flights will be logged in a flight logbook per each operation. The pilot in command will
ensure that the visual observer understands each small

- unmanned aircrafts functions and characteristi cs. The visual observer will also possess knowledge of both t he DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000 manufacturer operational manual.

4. V isual observers will receive no less than one hour of instruction on their required duties to maintain obstacle and collision avoidance for all flight operations.

5. Geo

- Fencing will be utilized to keep all flight operations at or below specified altitudes of 200 feet and a distance
not to exceed visual line of sight or a maximum of 1000 feet from the pilot in command at all times. Real time telemetry will be monitore d at all times to ensure compliance.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 5 6. Geo

- Fencing will be set and tested as a standard practice prior to any flight operation.

7. Fail Safe modes will be enabled and tested at the beginning of each flight as a standard r eturn to l aunch protocol.

8. If the s mall

- unmanned aircraft loses communi cation signal at any time, the small

- unmanned aircraft will have the capability to return to a pre

- determined location within a safe, clear, pre

- established flight zone and land.

9. The pilot in command will abort the fli ght operation in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

10. Flight operations will be conducted in visual flight rule conditions. Operations will be conducted at least 2,000 feet from fog conditions.

11. Prior to flight operation, the pilot in com mand will obtain an official weather briefing for the area of operation no more than one hour prior to the planned flight operations.

12. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia will assure that no individual’s privacy is violated when acquiring aerial videography. As a standard practice, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia will always notify any necessary entities in flight operations in accordance with operation regulations

.

13. No flight operations will be conducted at night.

14. Small

- unmanned aircraft will maintain a safe lateral d istance as prescribed by or recommended by the FAA from inhabited structures, buildings, vehicles, and remain in constant visual line of sight.

15. Small

- unmanned aircraft will maintain a safe lateral distance from non

- participants to maintain a safe flight zone as prescribed or recommended by the FAA. If any non

- participant enters the safe flight zone, flight operations will cease until the flight is cleared.

16. Signs and notifications displaying “ Small

- Unmanned Aircraft Flight Operation In Progress” will be positioned to keep all persons and objec ts clear of the safe flight vertical takeoff and landing zone

.

17. All operations shall be conducted over Chickasaw Nation property and/or private or controlled

- access property with permissions from the land owner/con troller or authorized representative. Permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained prior to each flight being conducted.

18. The DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000 will remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activities at all times including but not limited to: ultra light vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.

19. Prior to flight operations, the pilot in command must inspect the small

- unm anned aircraft in use to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight. This checklist includes rotor condition, propeller condition, battery condition and charge level, as well as structural integrity of components on board. If the inspection reveals a co ndition that affects the safe operation of the small

- unmanned aircraft , the small

- unmanned aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the small

- unmanned aircraft is found to be in a condition safe for fligh t.

20. Any maintenance or alteration that occurs with the small

- unmanned aircraft platform on the DJI Phantom 2 or the
DJI Spreading Wings s1000 will be logged in the official flight logbook as well as tested for a functional flight.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 6 21. The operator will carry out its maintenance, inspection, and record keeping requirements in accordance with manufacture operating documents. All maintenance, inspections, and/or alterations will be noted in the official aircraft logbook. Logbook will inc lude flight hours, description of maintenance, and signature of the pilot in
command servicing the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI s1000.

22. The UAS operating under exemption must comply with all manufacturer System and Safety Bulletins.

23. Operations and control on the small

- unmanned aircraft will be conducted with a Federal Communications Commission compliant frequency of 2.4gHz band. An FCC license is not required to utilize these frequencies.

24. All operations will be conducted in Class G airspace.

25. During Class G ai rspace operation, the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI Spreading Wings s1000 will not operate within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of an airport as listed on the most current FAA published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airports management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in
accordance with a Notice to Airmen

.

26. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents meeting the requirements of the 49 C.F.R. Part 830 must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB website: www.ntsb.gov

27. If granted a Section 333 exempt status

, a COA will be filled for Motion Picture Filming. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia will acquire proper liability insurance for its small

- unmanned aircraft drones.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 7 BASIS FOR PETITION:

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia will register the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spre ading Wings s1000 in accordance with FAA requirements through form AC Form 8050

- 1 and display the registration number (N) on each UAS. Listed below are requirements and listed request for exemptions for Chickasaw Nation Multimedia.

Part 21 Subpart H

Part 21 Subpart H prescribes procedural requirements for the issue of airworthiness certificates. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia request an exemption from this subpart to operate the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000 without the requirement for an airworthiness certificate. Based on the proposed small

- unmanned aircraft being limited in size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, and operating within visual line of sight, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia request exemption based on both the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000 meeting the conditions of FMRA Section 333. Therefore, an airworthiness certificate is not necessary or required to ensure an equivalent level of safety to manned aircraft operations.

14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) and (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC (Pilot in Command)

14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a) and (b) state that:

• (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft.

• (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if:

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia request exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) and (b) to allow Chickasaw Nation Multimedia to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI s1000 UAS’s with operators holding at minimum a sport or private pilot certificates/license. Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilo ts to non

- commercial operations. However provided in recent documentation, it has been determined that the private pilot and commercial pilot certifications meet the same basic knowledge of airspace through ground school and not flight training which can be found under the following docket: * Regulatory Docket No. FAA

- 2014

- 0352 page 16

- 17

A commercial pilots certification ensures that a pilot is able to safely commercially operate a manned aircraft, not a small

unmanned aircraft . Applying manned commerc ial pilot certification requirements do not significantly add to the safety of
small

- unmanned aircraft operations. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia’s operating procedures will ensure small

- unmanned
aircraft pilots are trained to conduct small

- unmanned aircraft operations with an equivalent level of safety to the training advantages obtained by a certified commercial pilot for manned aircraft procedures. All Chickasaw Nation MultimediaChickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 8 small

- unmanned aircraft pilots will be trained and certified on the pl atform s they are flying through an FAA exempt (333) COA organizations; Troy Built Models (TBM).

14 C.F.R. § 61.133(a): Commercial Pilot Privileges and Limitations

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia request exemption from 14 C.F.R § 61.133 (a) in accordance with the above request enabling an operator with a sport or private pilot certificate to operate the DJI Phantom 2 small

- unmanned aircraft and/or
the DJI s1000 small

- unmanned aircraft commercially. Based on small

- unmanned aircraft simplicity and visual line of
si ght operations this exemption would not negate or degrade the safety of the national air space or manned aircraft operations.

14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a) and (b) : Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

The regulation states that no person may operate a civil aircraft un less it is in an airworthy condition. There is no current airworthiness certificate issued for the type of aircraft that the exemption is being proposed. Should Chickasaw Nation Multimedia be granted an exemption, no FAA regulatory standard will exist to date for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI s1000 and the description of proposed operation protocol listed above, an equivalent level of safety will be provided.

14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action

Chickasaw Nati on Multimedia requests an exemption from the preflight actions requirements of 14 C.F.R. 91.113 that prescribes the preflight actions under which aircraft may operate: Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight,
become familiar with all availab le information concerning that flight.

• (a) Flight under instrument flight rules or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed, and any kno wn traffic delays of which the pilot is in command has been advised by air traffic control ;

• (b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance
information:

o (1) For civil aircraft for which an ap proved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data contained therein; and

o (2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft relating to aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft gross weigh t, and wind and temperature.

All Chickasaw Nation Multimedia flights will be conducted in visual flight rule conditions. No takeoff or landing distances are published or detailed for the DJI Phantom 2 or DJI s1000 by the manufacturer. An equivalent lev el of safety will be provided by the pilot in command through obtaining all pertinent weather information from an official FAA
weather source.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 9 14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum safe altitudes

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia requests an exemption from the minimum s afe altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. 91.119 that prescribes the minimum safe altitudes under which aircraft may operate:

• Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement or over any open air assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft

• Over other than congested areas at an altitude of 500 feet above the surface except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated c loser than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure.

Section 91.119(d) allows helicopters to operate at less than those minimum altitudes when it can be operated without hazard to persons or property on the surface given that each person ope rating the helicopter complies with any routes or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA.

To provide the intended operations, the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000 will be operated below 200 feet above ground level . Addit ional saf e measurements will include that the small

- unmanned aircraft maintain a lateral distance of at least 500 feet from inhabited structures, buildings, vehicles, and remain in constant visual line of sight.

14 C.F.R. § 9 1. 121 : Altimeter Settings

This regulation requires each pilot in command operating an aircraft maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of the aircraft by reference to the current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of
the air craft.

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia seeks an exemption because the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 do not have barometric altimeters, but they do possess a GPS altitude reading. Geo Fencing programming will be included on the
DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 for each small

- unmanned aircraft to remain at or below 200 feet above ground level , further ensuring operation at a safe altitude within visual line of sight.

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR C onditions

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia re quests an exemption from 14 CFR 91.151(a) fuel requirements for flight in visual flight
rules conditions. Section 91.151 states:

• (a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under visual flight rules conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and assuming normal cruising speed

The batteries powering the DJI Phantom 2 provide approximately 15

- 18 minutes of max imum flight time. The batteries powering the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 provide approximately 18

- 20 minutes of maximum flight time. F light operations will be monitored safely and respond to a minimum voltage detector onboard each aircraft. This measuremen t
and detector ensure s appropriate reserve battery to maintain an equivalent of safety at all times. If the pilot in command
fails to land the small

- unmanned aircraft prior to the allotted minimum voltage, the small

- unmanned aircraft will enter a safety p rocedure to autonomously return to its original launch position on both the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 10 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a)(1) and (2): Civil aircraft: Certifications Required

Under this proposal Chickasaw Nation Multimedia wou ld not be operating the small

- unmanned aircraft with an airworthiness certificate as requested under the exemption for Part 21 subpart H. The exemption for this section is required as Chickasaw Nation Multimedia would not be able to display the airworthin ess certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) (1) and (2).

14 C.F.R. § 91.405; 91.407; 91.409; 91.417: Maintenance/Operations/Inspections/Records

These regulations specify maintenance and inspection standards in reference to 14 CFR Part 43. 14 CFR 91.405(a) states each owner or operator of an aircraft shall have the aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall be between req uired inspections. In addition have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter.

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia request an exempt ion as these sections require that the aircraft be inspected in accordance with part 43 . T hese sections appl y only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the pilot in command following the above listed protocol operations manual as well as DJI users manuals for
each small

- unmanned aircraft . The pilot in command will ensure that the small

- unmanned aircraft in operation is in working order prior to each flight. The pilot in command will maintain a detailed log of maintenance performed. The pilot in command is the person most familiar with the aircraft and the one who will provide the equivalent level of safety. Flight logs will exist with all maintenance records, flight logs, and other necessary information to ensure proper working
order.

PUBLIC INTEREST AND BENEFIT:

The registration of Chickasaw Nation Multimedia’s small

- unmanned aircraft and the Section 333 exemption request will help support integration and add to maintaining the safety to manned aircraft operations in the National Airspace System. Through registration, training, and following establ ished protocols from the FAA, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia will have the ability to operate and not pose a threat to the safety or well being of individuals, property on the ground, or othe r aircraft in the air. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia’s aerial videogra phy helps preserve the history, culture, and stories of the Chickasaw people. These stories and information add to public information and knowledge through American history.

Further more

, academics and researchers of Native American history and culture will find aerial videography provides a new view and perspective of historic sites and locations for observation

. The educational aspect given through sharing productions with public schools, universities, museums, and other avenues generates better cultural awareness among Native American people still living and thriving in the United States.

Further public benefit includes a positive introduction and uses of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology

. Through registration and exemption in a safe and legal manner, entities such as Chickasaw Nation Multimedia will help create a positive public view and understanding of unmanned aerial systems. Chickasaw Nation Multimedia extend s and shares its expertise in media production to assist local public schools, vocational technology centers, local city government, federal government agencies such as the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs), and other media groups including other Native
Ameri can media groups. Having the exemption and le gal certification can help develop a positive public view on “drone”

use.Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 11 Because of the size and power source of the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000, the public will benefit f rom low to zero nois e pollution. This noise pollution and decibel level is compared to traditional helicopter or airplane craft conducting the same aerial videography. T he National Airspace System would not be further strained with manned aircraft operation for videography pu rposes . Utilizing small

- unmanned aircraft is ecologically friendly due to non

- existent
combustible fuel sources based off small

- unmanned aircraft rechargeable battery technology. The use of batteries reduces the carbon footprint of a traditional combustio n engine and the amount of fuel needed to complete a similar style shot. Other benefits include less stress on airport congestion, as both the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000 do not require runway space.

By utilizing small

- unmanned aircraft such as the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 to perform aerial videography acquisition, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground is substantially reduced . This is in comparison with traditional aircraft utilized such as a helicopter or an airplane. Furthermore, the weight of the DJI Phantom 2 weighing in at 2.8 lbs. and the weight of the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 weighing in at 24 lbs. has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to traditional aircraft performing the same operation. (Approximate comparison s of a plane averaging 6,000 lbs. , wingspan of 42 feet, length of 34 feet, and fuel capacity of 180 gallons)

CONCLUSION:

This petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain small

- unmanned aircraft may operate safely in the National Airspace System. As such, Chickasa w Nation Multimedia’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether small

unmanned aircraft will create a hazard to users of t he National Airspace System or the public, or otherwise poses a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such small

- unmanned aircraft to operate without airworthiness
certification.

As mentioned in detail above, Chickasaw Nation Multimedia will operate the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 safely in the National Airspace System, without creating a hazard to users of the National Airspace System, or the public, or otherwi se pose a threat to national security.

Chickasaw Nation Multimedia is seeking Section 333 exemption of the 2012 FMRA to permit safe operations of the DJI Phantom 2 and the DJI Spreading Wings s1000 UAS(s) commercially, without an airworthiness certificat e, for the limited purpose of conduction aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (F MRA) and advancing public interest, by allowing Chickasaw Nation Multimedia to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000 commercially within the National Airspace System.

Brad Clonch
Senior Producer

- Chickasaw Nation Multimedia
121 West Main Street Ada, Oklahoma 74820
www.chickasaw.netChickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 12 APPENDICES

• Digital link to DJI Phantom 2 Manual http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_2/en/PHANTOM2_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf

• Digital link to DJI Spreading Wings s1000 Manual http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/s1000_plus/en/S1000_Plus_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf

• Attached DJI Spreading Wings s1000 Flight Check List

• Attached Example Flight Log for DJI Phantom 2 and DJI Spreading Wings s1000

• Attached Completed Training Certificates for B uild, Programming, Flight from Troy Built Models (a FAA COA/333 Exempt training facility, Sarasota Florida )Chickasaw Nation Multimedia Exemption Request 13 

## o DJI 5-1000 PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST 

## o Check area to fly on Google maps 

### o Confirm walkie talkie and ATC coms operation 

### o Inform ATC of your flight plan if required 

### o Determine emergency flight plan and alternate landing zones avoiding power lines and obstacles 

### o Check wind direction 

### o Set a perimeter of 50-100 meters 

### - area must be clear of people 

### o All antennas (9?) installed and all pointing in correct directions 

### o Engage GCS, monitor, laptop, goggles, etc. (bring up flight plan) 

### o Remove lens cap / Clean lens 

### o Camera On 

### o Ensure camera has SD card installed. 

### o Check battery voltage 

### o Install battery on copter. 

### o Check CC 

### o Level copter with front pointing in correct direction for course lock 

### - do not turn on 

### o On Copter TX 

### - Set switches - Throttle Down, Return to Home switch Off, Manual Flight Mode Switch On, Flight Path Switch Off - Not Course or Home Lock 

### o Copter Transmitter On 

### o Check Model Selection on Tx 

### o Check Tx battery voltage (above 7.4v) 

### o On Photo Tx 

### - set switches - HDMI switch Ofl Freestyle switch On 

### o Photography Transmitter On 

### o Check Model Selection on Tx 

### o Check Tx battery voltage (above 7.4v) 

### o Plug in battery black lead first. 

### o Calibrate GPS/Compass if necessary 

### o lfcalibrated, cycle battery with correct heading for course lock. 

### o Do not touch the Copter until 30 seconds after full GPS Lock. Initial 3 red blinks is normal meaning

no GPS lock. Wait until no flashes. Continue with checklist. 

### o Check Copter Voltage frorn GCS 

### o Engage Attitude Mode 

### - Must Achieve Double Amber Flash 

### o Engage GPS Mode 

### - Must Achieve Double Purple Flash 

### o While in GPS mode engage "Course Lock" mode. Must achieve green Flash 

### o Do not engage motors. Set throttle to center position. Must achieve single amber flash in Attitude Mode and single purple flash in GPS mode 

### o HDMI switch On (video on camera itself should go off) 

### o Freestyle switch On (FPV Ofl) 

### o Verifr camera operation (If problems, check Drive Mode 

### - Remote Cmdr must be "on", manual focus, intelligent auto) 

### o Verify data link if installed 

### - rolling copter manually should change gauges 

### o Upload flight plan 

### o Verify altitude is about 0 via gauge on computer/GCS/video monitor/goggles 

### o Timers set properly



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### o Declare intentions for takeoff with ATC 

### o Engage GPS mode 

### - Double purple flash 

### o Engage Course Lock mode (double green flash) 

### o Announce loudly: "CLEAR pROp,, 

### o Position the sticks in the lower left hand corners, then immediately raise the throttle 2 clicks, and center the right stick. 

### o Advance throttle to /+ power for 5 seconds. Assure all motors are operating. 

### o Verifl' thatleftlright and forward/back stick movement engages the propeimotors 

### o Verif,z data and video links are still operational 

### o Announce loudly: "TAKING OFF,, 

### o Advance throttle to full. copter must jump off of the ground. 

### o Ascend to 3 meters. Center throttle stick. Should be single green flash. Verif, wireless link, GPS hold, camera operation, gauges, etc. are working pioperly. 

### o Verift course lock is operational by rotating 90 degrees and pushing forward on stick. 

### o VeriS' copter stability. If unstable, Iand and reset gains, recaiibrate, or retest as necessary. 

### o Raise landing gear 

### o Proceed with manual mission 

### o For autopilot operation



### . Ascend to 10 meters manually



### . Engage autopilot 

### o Manual pilot/observer must monitor the informational LED and be ready to take over in manual mode when necessary. 

### o Manual pilot to request copter flight battery voltage readout from camera operator periodically.

QUICK PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST 

### o Landing zone clear 

### o Level copter with correct heading 

### o Battery 4.1+ 111, 3.8 depleted 

### o Camera on. SD card in. 

### o Both TX 

### - all switches down 

### o Both TX on 

### o Copter on 

### o Check GPS and Course lock checks 

### o Video check 

### o Photo check 

### o Timers ready 

### o Takeoff 

### o Raise Landing Gear 

### o Unplug 6 batteries upon landing

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