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### 2015

J ames J. Peterson 2906 Masterson Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Dear Mr. Peterson :

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we can not process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Can No t Process Your Request We entered your April 21, 2015 exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA

- 2015

- 1091 ), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does

no t comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request any further, you mus t send us all of the following:

 The specific section or sec tions of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the relief you seek, and the reason you seek relief.

 The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit the public as a whole.

 The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you seek an exemption.

 Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your reques t.

What You Should Do If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described earlier to reach us within 30 days. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your petition for exemption at least 120 days before th e proposed effective date of the exemption.

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If We Do No t Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267

- 9677.

Sincerely

, /s/ Brenda Robeson Program Analyst, Airmen and Airspace Rules Division

Enclosure

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This Other document was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

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James John Peterson 2906 Masterson Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78415 Cell# 210-385-8916 email: jamespetersonj@gmail.com

petition for exemption/rulemaking:(Petitioning for Exemption under Section 333); (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333.) Civil UAS operators have the option to obtain FAA airworthiness certification. They may apply for a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.191 for the purposes of research and development, crew training, or market survey. They may also apply for type certification under 21.17(b) (for a standard airworthiness certificate in the special class category) or 21.25 (for a special airworthiness certificate in the restricted category).

I hereby request exemption so that I may operate my UAV/UAS (Phantom 3) in order to provide services for profit to include aerial photography, aerial cinematography, aerial filming and photography for real estate, construction firms, agricultural modeling, crop monitoring operations, aerial mapping, special events to include but not limited to weddings, private or public parties/events, business advertisement(s), promotional events, geological surveying, environmental studies. Prior to each flight/operation of said UAV/UAS I will conduct a Pre-Flight Safety Inspection. Any and all repairs will be performed only by the manufacturers authorized repair facilities/providers. All flight data records (as generated by the UAV/UAS) will be downloaded from said UAV/UAS and kept on record. Any and all incidents caused by or a result of operating my UAV/UAS (Phantom 3) resulting in property damage and/or personal injury and/or death will be reported as required by applicable state/local law(s). I (James John Peterson) will be the sole operator of said UAV/UAS and will be the (PIC) for the entire duration of operation(s) of said UAV/UAS. Flight Operations above one hundred feet (100 ft.) will be avoided or minimized when possible when performed directly above any person(s). Flights directly over main streets, highways, heavy traffic, government buildings, hospitals, police facilities, federal reservations, within restricted airspace/air ports, voting stations/poles and/or any other C om m ent N ow !

ID: FAA-2015-1091-0001

D ocum ent Inform at i

Date Posted: A pr 21, 2015

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Submitter Name: James Peterson
Mailing Address: 2906 Masterson Drive
City: Corpus Christi
Country: United States

State or Province: TX

ZIP/Postal Code:
78415

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