October 28, 2015

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

RE: Exemption No. 11877 Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–0596

Dear Sir,
In regards to the above referenced exemption, which was granted to us on or about June 23, 2015, application is hereby made to modify said exemption by the addition of another sUAS system. The sUAS and it’s purpose and use is outlined below.
We are requesting that the AgEagle Aerial System be added to our exemption. The AgEagle is a delta style, fixed wing, electric powered sUAS used to fly over agricultural crop fields to take images to determine the vitality of the crops being grown. The AgEagle is powered by a single electric motor in a pusher configuration with a wing span of fifty six (56) inches weighing less than ten (10) pounds. The wing houses two LiPo batteries for power, an electronic speed control to power the motor and an on board autopilot system that is programmed prior to launch and controls the flight of the sUAS. There are several different camera systems that can be mounted on board to capture a variety of photographic images.
The AgEagle Aerial System is designed for the agricultural community to enhance their ability to detect any stresses in their crops and be able to take effective countermeasures to mitigate any damage or loss of their crop. By using near infrared images captured during flight and converted to Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) images the grower is able to examine their crops in real time to determine what is causing any stress. This method enables detection between seven to fourteen days before the stresses can be detected by the human eye.
Armed with this advanced information enables growers to apply either fertilizer, insecticide, herbicide or increased/decreased irrigation to localized areas that need attention instead of a broad application. This saves the growers money by reducing the amount of chemicals used, helps to protect the environment by reducing the amount of chemicals introduced and saves on irrigation and conserves water resources.AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEM

AgEagle Specifications:
Wingspan: 56”
Chord: 28” Height: 6.5” Weight: Less than 10 pounds Airframe Type: Flying Wing Control Surfaces: Elevons with computer mixing Airframe Materials: High density foam core with composite Carbon Fiber skin Power: Electric motor, 72oz thrust Batteries: Two Lithium Polymer (LiPo) 4 cell, 3300 mAh, 14.8 volts total Airspeed: 35 mphGranting this addition to our original exemption will allow the use of an unmanned aerial system to perform tasks that would have to be performed by manned aircraft at a considerably higher financial cost for the grower and at the risk of human lives, both in the air and on the ground. Utilizing the images gathered by this system and analyzed by the user will benefit not only the general public by increasing crop yields, but will assist in protecting our environment by reducing the amount of chemicals used to fertilize crops, protect crops from insects and disease, and reducing the amount of water used for irrigation.
As under our original exemption request, we are seeking relief from the same sections and codes applicable to the operation of sUAS in the National Airspace. If this exemption is granted all current conditions and requirements will be fulfilled and followed as stated under Exemption No. 11877, Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-0596.
Respectfully Submitted,

Charles D. Daubs
CEO, Sky Vision Services, LLC 4425 Front Street, #759 Shasta Lake, CA 96019