U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room w12B140 1200 New Jersey

Avenue. S.E. Washington, DC 20590

INTHE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

HIPerspective Media Group LLC FOR A SUMMARY GRANT EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 21, SUBPART H AND SECTIONS 61.23(a) & (c), 61.101(e) (4) & (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.9(b) (2), 91.103, 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a) (1), 91.405(a), 91.407 (a)(1), 91.409(a) (1) & (a) (2) AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNI NG COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJ I PHANTOM 2, DJIPHANTOM 3, DJ I INSPIRE 1, DJ I S900 AND DJ I S1000 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95) Submitted on September 15 , 2015 HIPerspective Media Group LLC's 368 S Kalaheo Ave. Kailua HI 96734 808

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e -mail: HIperspectivemedia@gmail.com**I. SUMMARY**

Pursuant to Section 333 of FMRA, HIPerspective Media Group LLC 's (“HI Perspective ” or "Operator"), hereb y applies for an exemption from the following listed FARs to operate its sUASs for commercial purposes: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H 14 C.F.R § 45.23 14 C.F.R. § 45.27(a) 14 C.F.R. § 61.23 (a) & (c) 14 C.F.R. § 61.101 (e) (4) & (5) 14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) 14 C.F.R. § 61.315 (a) 14. C.F.R. § 91.7 (a) 14 C.F.R. §91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. §91.103 14 C.F.R. §91.119 (c) 14. C.F.R. §91.121 14. C.F.R. §91.151 (a) (1) 14. C.F.R. §91.405 (a) 14. C.F.R. §91.407 (a) (1) 14. C.F.R. §91.409 (a) (1) & (a)(2) 14. C.F.R. §91.417 (a) & (b)

This exemption will allow to HIPerspective Media Group LLC employ its sUASs to lead the way in capturing new perspectives that benefit various fields

. These operations will be conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein, or as may bee stablished by

the FAA as required b y S ection 333 of FMRA.As described in greater detail below, the requested exemption would permit the operation

of a sUAS at or below 400 feet AGL, under controlled conditions in airspace that (1) is limited; (2) is predetermined; (3) is controlled as to access; and (4) provides safe operations. No operations will be conducted over restricted airspace or over congested areas. Approval of this exemption would enhance s afety, promote industry growth and fair competition through increased affordability of aerial photography and videography, and would fulfill the Secretary o f Transportation’ s responsibilities to establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraf t systems in the NAS pursuant to Section 333 of FMRA.

**II. INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER** HIPerspective Media Group LLC is a complete media source capturing new perspectives from all angles in industries such as but not limited to; motion pi cture, webcast and television, real estate, short range inspections, scientific research, mapping and surveying, agricultural, search and rescue, industrial/construction sites, increase public knowledge of sUAS and promote safe sUAS operations

.

**III. BACKGROUND ON HI Perspective Media Group LLC**  **'S sUASs**
HIP erspective seeks an emption to operate its five sUASs for compensation or hire within the NAS for aerial photography and videography

. HIP erspective will operate its sUASs in line of sight and within a closed

- off, predetermined area with written and/or oral permission from the relevant property owners and in accordance with applicable local law. HIP erspective ’s sUASs have the following operational characteristics:

 The DJI Phantom 2 operates at a maximum flight speed of 15m/s;

 The DJI Phantom 3 operates at a maximum flight speed of 16 m/s

 The DJI Inspire 1 operates a maximum flight speed of 22 m/s;

 The DJI S900 operates at a maximum f light speed of 18 m/s

 The DJI S1000 operates at a maximum flight speed of 20 m/s

 Each of HI Perspective ’s sUASs is a vertical takeoff and landing sUAS with a ground control station utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems;

 Each of HI Perspective ’s sUASs has the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously ;

 HIP erspective’s Phantom 2 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic remote control systems. The DJI Phantom 2 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJ I Phantom 2 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Poly

mer battery

p owered electric motors. The DJ I Phantom 2 that will be operated by H I Perspective will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking.

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innovations.com/downloads/phantom_2_vision_plus/en/Phantom_2_Vision_P lus_Quick_Start_Guide_en.pdf

 HIP erspective’s Phantom 3 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJIPhantom 3 has a maximum gross weight of approximately

2 .8 pounds, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8.5 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 3 1 knots. The DJ I Phantom 3 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Poly

mer battery powered electric motors. The DJ I Phantom 3 that will be operated by H I Perspective will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking.

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innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_Quick_ Start_Guide_en_v1.2.pdf

 HIP erspective’s Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic remote control systems. The DJ I Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, while having a length of 17.3 inches width of 17.7 inches, height o f 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Poly

mer battery

p owered electric motors. The DJ I Inspire 1 that will be operated by HIPerspective will be registered in ac cordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking.

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 HIP erspective’s S900 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic remote control systems. The DJ I S900 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 1 8 pounds, while having a length of 35 inches wi dth of 35 inches, height of 14 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 3 5 knots. The DJI S900 is equipped with six main rotors; driven by

Lithium Poly

mer battery

p owered electric motors. The DJ I S900 that will be operated by H I Perspective will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking.

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innovations.com/downlo ads/s900/en/S900_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf

 HIP erspective’s S1000 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic remote control systems. The DJ I S1000 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 25 pounds, while having a length of 41 inches width of 41 inches, height of 14 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 3 9 knots. The DJ I S1000 is equipped with eight main rotors; driven by

Lithium Poly

mer battery

p owered electric motors. The DJ I Phantom 3 that will be operated by H I Perspective will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking.

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Petitioner’s proposed use will have flight times of a maximum of 20 minutes, allowing HIP erspective to properly staff small flight areas, and to have ample time to control each sUAS to a safe landing zone. HIP erspective ’s sUASs are the ty p e of lightweight sUAS expressly contemplated by

FMRA. Each of HI Perspective ’s sUASs, including payload, is far below the 55 pound sUAS classification requirement, and one is also below the 4.4 pound requirement developed b y the proposed 14 C.F.R. Part 107 that creates the “microUAS” subclas s of sUAS.
HIP erspective ’s sUASs will be operated by trained professionals and registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. § 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R. Part 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking , subject to the exemption requested below.No operations will be conducted in restricted airspace or over congested areas, and, if

required, and all other operations will be conducted only with FAA ATC permission or as otherwise stipulated by

the FAA. In addition, the maximum altitude for any operation will not exceed 400 feet above ground level. Operations will only b e conducted in dayl ight and within visual line of sight. Additionally, HIP erspective 's sUASs will not be operated within five (5) nautical miles of any airport, and notice will be given to the local Flight Service District Office (FDSO) prior to flight operations.

**IV. BASIS FOR PETITION**  **A. SUMMARY**  Petitioner, HIP erspective Media Group LLC , pursuant to the provisions of the FARs (14 C.F.R §11.61) and FMRA, Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereb y petitions the Administrator to operate commercially the sUASs described above in the NAS, and for an exemption from the requirements of the following: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R. Sections §§ 45.23, 45.27(a), 61.23(a) & (c), 61.101(e)(4) & (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103, 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 9 1.409(a)(1) & (a)(2) and 91.417 (a) & (b). This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill the legislative goals set forth in Section 333 of FMRA. This law directs the Secretary o f Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the NAS before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary of Transportation is required to determine which typ es of sUASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or pose a threat to national security . HIPerspective ’s operation of its sUASs will meet the conditions of FMRA's Section 333 given (1) the size, weight, speed and operational capability o f HIP erspective 's sUASs; (2) the operation of HIP erspective 's sUASs away

f rom airports and in a limited operating area; and (3) the operation of HI Perspective 's sUASs within visual line of sight of the Operator. Accordingly, HI Perspective seeks relief inter alia from the following: (1) Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil Aircraft Airworthiness

. Given that HIP erspective 's sUASs meets the re quirements of Section 333, HIP erspective will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and hence HI Perspective requests re lief from Section 91.7(a). HIPerspective will ensure that each of HIPerspective ’s sUASs is in an airworthy

c ondition, prior to every f light, by determining that it’s in compliance with the applicable Operating Documents, and that each sUASs is in a condition for safe flights; (2) Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2) and 91.417(a) & (b), entitled Maintenance Required, Operation after Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Rebuilding or Alteration, In spection and Maintenance Records , respectively

. Relief is requested from these sections as they set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. HIP erspective submits that the requested relief is proper since an e quivalent level of safety will be ensured. HIP erspective will use experienced personnel ortechnicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on its sUASs using

methods, techniques and practices prescribed in the Operating Documents. Furthermore, HI P erspective will document and maintain all maintenance records for its sUASs; (3) Sections 61.23(a) & (c), entitled Medical Certificates: Requirement and Duration

. Relief is requested from this section as the FAA has announced in a Press Release dated April 9, 2015 that medical certification will no longer be required to operate sUAS. (4) Certain requirements of Sections 61.101(e)(4) & (5), 61.113, and 61.315, entitled Recreational Pilot Privileges and Limitations, Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations : Pilot in Command, What are the Privileges and Limitations of my S ports Pilot Certificate? Relief is requested from these Sections to the extent necessary to al low a PIC to operate HIP erspective 's sUASs, provided such PIC (a) holds a Recreational or Sports Pilot (or higher level) certificate, (b) holds a valid U. S. drivers license, and (c) has demonstrated that he/she is able to operate safely HIPerspective ’s sUASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distance from people, vessel, vehicles and structures. In addition, relief is requested as it is the Operator’s intent to operate its sUASs for compensation or hire and in furtherance of a business. (5) Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings . Relief is requested as HIPerspective ’s sUASs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of HI Persp ective ’s sUASs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from each sUAS to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with HI Perspective’s operation of its sUASs within visual line of sight and at or below 400 feet AGL , will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. (6) Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

. Relief is requested as HIP erspective submits that safety will not be affected by

the operation of its sUASs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VCM) under visual flights rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly

for a total duration of approximately 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes.

**B. SUPPORT FOR THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION** 
In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81 (a)

- (f), HIP erspective provides the following information in support of its petition for exemption: (a) Name and address of the Petitioner

. The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact are: The name and address of the applicant is:
HIPerspective Media Group LLC.368 S. Kalaheo Ave

. Kailua, Hawaii 96734 808

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- 0618 HIperspectivemedia@gmail.com

. The point of contact for this Petition and specific contact information is: Chance Trent 368 S. Kalaheo Ave. Kailua, Hawaii 96734 808

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- 0618 chance.trent@yahoo.com (b) Specific Secti ons of 14 C.F.R from which HI Perspective seeks exemption : (1) 14 C.F.R. Part 21 Subpart H and 14 C.F.R § 91.203(a)(1) and (b): Subpart H of 14 C.F.R. Part 21, entitled Airworthiness Certificates , establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by 1 4 C.F.R. § 91.203(a)(1) and (b). (2) 14 C.F.R. §§ 45.23 and 45.27(a), entitled Di splay o f Marks, general and Location of marks; non- fixed

-wing aircraft , respectively, establishes the regulatory requirements for the identification of aircraft including US registration requirements and size. (3) 14 C.F.R. § 61.23(a) & (c):
14 C.F.R. § 61.23(a) & (c), entitled Medical Certificates: Requirement and Duration establishes the medical certification required for various categories of pilot certification and/or aircraft operation. (4) 14 C.F.R. § 61.101(e)(4) & (5):
Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §61.101(e)(3),(4)&(5), entitled Recreational Pilot Privileges and Limitations , no person holding a recreational pilot certification can act as PIC of an aircraft that is operated for compensation or hire or in furtherance of a business. (5) 1 4 C.F.R. § 61.113(a):
Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a), entitled Private Pilot Privileges & Limitations , no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command 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. (6) 14 C.F.R. § 61.315(a):Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 61.315, entitled What are the Privileges and Limits of my S port Pilot Certificate ?, no person holding a Sport Pilot Certificate can act as a PIC of a light sport aircraft that is operated for compensation or hire or in furtherance of a business. (7) 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a):
Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a), entitled Civil Aircraft Air worthiness , no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy c ondition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for HIP erspective 's sUASs, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. (8) 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Section 91.9 (b) (2), entitled Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft , provides: "No person may operate a U.S.

-registered civil aircraft

... (2) For which an Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by § 2 1.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Fli ght Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof." (9) 14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Section 91.103, entitled Preflight Action requires each PIC to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. (10) 14 C.F.R. §91.119: Section 91.119, entitled Minimum Safe Altitudes , establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. (11) 14 C.F.R. §91.121: Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” (12) 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Section 91.151(a), entitled Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions , prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) unless there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed

– (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.” (13) 14 C.F.R. §91.405(a); 407(a)(1); 409(a)(1) & (2); 417(a) & (b):These regulations, respective ly entitled Maintenance Required, Operation after Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding or Alternation , In spections , and Maintenance Records , require, inter alia, that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribe d in subpart E of this part and shall, between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43

. (c) The Extent of Relief HIP erspective Seeks and the Reason HIP erspective Seeks the Relief (1) Extent of Relief HIPerspective Seeks and the Reason HIPerspective Seeks Relief from 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H and 14 C.F.R § 91.203(a)(1) and (b): Airworthiness Certificates

. HIPerspective requests exemption from the requirements for an airworthiness certificate, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f) and Section 333 of FMRA. Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by H I Perspe ctive , an exemption from Part 21, Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the FMRA. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas. In all cases, an analys is of these criteria demonstrates that HI Perspe ctive 's sUASs can be operated without an airworthiness certificate, in a restricted environment, and under the conditions proposed which will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed. (2) Extent of Relief HIPerspective Seeks and the Reason HIPerspective Seeks relief from 14 C.F.R. Sections 45.23 and 45.27(a): Display o f Marks, general and Lo cation of marks; non- fixed

-wing aircraft , Given the size of HIP erspective 's sUASs two inch lettering will be impossible. HI Perspective 's sUASs will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 47, and will have identification numbers ("N" numbers) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, subpart C, subject to 14 C.F.R. 45.29(f), which allows markings to be as large as is practicable. (3), (4) (5) & (6) Extent of Relief HIP erspective Seeks and the Reason HIP erspective Seeks Relief from Sections 61.23(a) & (c), 61.101(e)(4) & (5), 61.315(a) and 61.113(a): Medical Certificates: Requirement and Duration ; Recreational Pilot Privileges and Limitations ; Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command; What are the Privileges and Limitations of my Sports Pilot Certificate ? Relief from the Sections listed above is requested to the extent necessary to allow, in accordance with the FAA Press Release issued on April 9, 2015, the PIC of a sUAS to hold a Recreational or Sports Pilot Certification, and a valid U.S. drivers license only, nota medical certificate. Further, relief is requested to operate such sUAS for compensation

or hire and in the furtherance of a business.
HIP erspective 's sUASs do not carry any pilots, passengers, or property. Therefore, an exemption is appropriate. Although helpful, a private pilot’s license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The training and knowledge required for pilots of conventional aircraft would not necessarily make such pilots safe to operate a sUAS. Moreover, the risks attendant to the operation of a sUAS are far less than the risk level s inherent in the commercial activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61.
As s et forth more fully below, HIP erspective submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate any of HIP erspective ’s sUASs unless that PIC has demonstrated that he/she is able to safely operate the sUASs in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this Petition, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicle s and structures. Further, HIP erspective submits that all flights of its sUASs, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (a) will be incidental to HIP erspective ’s business; and (b) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. HIP erspective believes that though sUAS are not traditional aircraft, a PIC operating the UA must have knowledge of airman and airspace rules and must comply with all the rules propose d by

the FAA. Inaddition, HIP erspective ’s PICs will operate its sUASs no higher than 400 AGL, consequently causing no danger to any other aircraft in the NAS. (7) Extent of Relief HIPerspective Seeks and the Reason HIPerspective Seeks Relief from Section 91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Relief from Section 91.7(a) is reque sted to the extent to allow HIP erspective to determine that its sUASs are in airworthy c ondition prior to every

f light by ensuring that its sUASs are in compliance with the Operating Documents. HIP erspective seeks the requested relief because its sUASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. HIP erspective will ensure that HI Perspective ’s sUASs are in an airworthy condition, prior to every f light, by deter mining that each such sUAS is in compliance with its applicable Operating Documents, and that each such sUAS is in a condition for safe flights; Therefore, HIPerspective will ensure that each of its sUASs is in an airworthy c ondition based upon its comp liance with the Operating Documents prior to every f light, and further, HIP erspective will determine that each of its sUASs is in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below. (8) Extent of Relief HIPerspective Seeks and the Reason HIPerspective Seeks Relief from 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft Each of HI Perspective's sUASs, given its respective size and configuration, has no ability or place to carry

such a flight manual or placards on the aircraft, not only be causethere is no pilot on board, but also because there is no room or capacity to carry such an

item on the aircraft. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by

keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the PIC flying the applicable sUAS will have immediate access to it. (9) Extent of Relief HIPerspective Seeks and the Reason HIPerspective Seeks Relief from 14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action
As FAA

- approved aircraft or rotorcraft flight manual s will not be provided for HI Perspective ’s sUASs, an exemption will be needed. The PIC will take all actions, including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data, before the initiation of any flight. (10) Extent of Relief HIP erspective Seeks and the Reason HIP erspective Seeks Relief from 14 C.F.R. §91.119(c): Minimum Safe Altitudes

. HIP erspective seeks an exemption from this section , as flight operations will always be at or below four hundred (400) feet AGL. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by : (a) pre - f

light planning, (b) communication with the local ATC and the local FSDO, (c) securing the flight area to prevent the public from entering, (d) briefing all crew on emergency

procedures, (e) operating only with visual line of sight and during the daylight, and (f) ensuring operation of aircraft safety s ystems. Protections equivalent to minimum safe altitudes are created because, in the event of low

-battery p ower, loss of communication or interference with communication between the remote control and the aircraft, on-board safety programs will automatically l and the sUAS at a predetermined safe area. Similarly, the operational environment will be controlled to keep out the pu blic.
In addition, each of HIP erspective 's sUASs will have a total rotor area of les s than two (2) feet, and will weigh equal to or less than 6.7 pounds. As such, the risk to persons and property is drastically reduced. Further, HIP erspective ’s sUASs will not carry fuel, flammable material, or hazardous cargo that would pose a hazard to persons on the ground. (11) Extent of Relief HIP erspective Seeks and the Reason HIP erspective Seeks Relief from Section 91.121: Altimeter Settings Relief from Section 91.121 is required to allow flight operations of HIP erspective’s sUASs , which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the sUAS to the PIC at the GCS. This system will automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the sUAS on the heads

-up display o f the GCS. Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning sUAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), HI Perspective seeks the requested relief because its sUASs altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL , rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limitedaltitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 C.F.R. 91.121 is sought to the extent

necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. Inthis manner an equivalent level of safety will be maintained.
An exemption is also sought as HIP erspective’s sUASs is manufactured without an altimeter or two

-way

c ommunications radio, and there is no one aboard to read the altimeter. An equivalent level of safety is achieved through on -board systems and GPS sensors coupled with a geomagnetic compass to act as a barometric altimeter for stability and accuracy

o f flight. Information about the height of HIP erspective’s sUASs above ground level is displayed to the PIC at all times. (12) Extent of Relief HIPerspective Seeks and the Reason HIPerspective Seeks Relief from Section 91.151(a)(1): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions Relief from Section 91.151(a)(1) is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery p owered sUAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes. HIP erspective seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(a)(1), the flight time duration of the battery p owered sUASs will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or photographic flight operations that HI Perspective proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of HIPerspective ’s sUASs , the Operating Documents, and HIP erspective ’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that HIP erspective will safely operate its sUASs. (13) Extent of Relief HIP erspective Seeks and the Reason HIP erspective Seeks Relief from Section 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.471(a) & (b): Maintenance Required, Operation after Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding or Alternation, Inspections, and Maintenance Records Since Sections 91.4 05(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.471(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, HIP erspective requests relief from these Sections because its sUASs will not require an airworthiness certificate. As set forth more fully below, HIPerspective ’s sUASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. In addition, HIPerspective will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventative maintenance on its sUASs using the methods, techniques and practices prescribed in its sUASs Operating Documents. Furthermore, HIP erspective will document and maintain all maintenance records for its sUASs. Given that these sections and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to HIP erspective 's sUASs. Maintenance will be accomplished by HIP erspective pursuant to the Operating Documents. Additionally, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these sUAS s are very limited in size, will carry a small payload and will operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the sUASs can land immediately, andwill be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL

. HIPerspective will also ensure that

its sUASs (a) are in working order prior to initiating flight, (b) are maintained as required by the Operating Documents, and (c) each shall have a log of any maintenance performed. (d) Granting HI Perspective s Exemption Requests would be in the Public Interest (1) Increased Competition : Granting this Petition furthers the public interest by s afely allowing HIP erspective to efficiently and economically p erform aerial photography and videography for its clients. This exemption benefits the public by expanding the use of aerial photography and videography by

making such services available to a greater number of businesses, public entities and private persons. Aerial photography and videography through sUAS is safer, more affordable, less time

-restrictive than through more conventional methods. For small

-budget clients, the significant expense associated with aerial photography or videography makes such ventures unrealistic financially

. Only l arge companies can generally afford to absorb such expenses. The use of sUAS to achieve aerial photographic objectives is much more fiscally reasonable, and creates opportunities for a wi de range of clients to use HIP erspective (and other companies) for their aerial photography or videography needs. This can only have a beneficial economic impact. (2) The Public Will Benefit from Decreased Congestion of the NAS

. HIP erspective ’s sUASs are battery p owered, and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial photography or videography

. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial photography or videography, an exemption allowing the use of HI Perspective ’s sUASs would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property

in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by

reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. HI Perspective ’s sUASs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations. (3) The Public Will Benefit from the Safety and Ef ficiency of HIPerspective ’s sUAS

. Conducting aerial photography and videography with HIP erspective ’s sUASs and others like it, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically

reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and photography flight operations. By using battery

p ower and electric motors, HI Perspective ’s sUASs produce no air pollution, and are the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that arety

pically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 2 0

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. HIP erspective ’s sUASs, and others like them, while reducing the carbon footprint of aeri al photography or videography, also eliminate noise pollution, as such sUASs are propelled by b attery p owered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. Finally, by u sing sUAS such as HIP erspective ’s to perform aerial photography or video graphy, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely

e liminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, HIP erspective ’s sUASs have less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that ty pically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 4 2 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity

of 180 gallons). (4) Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations with HIP erspective ’s sUAS Will Benefit the Economy

. Inaddition to being safe and efficient, HIP erspective ’s sUASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation by HIP erspective of its sUASs will allow small United States based compani es, like HIP erspective ’s, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy
. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency

( “EPA”) regulatory

actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating battery p owered sUAS, such as HIP erspective ’s, is one such technology

that not only

allows companies greater operational flexibility c ompared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating its sUASs, companies, such as HIP erspective ’s, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job sta bility to employees and contractors, which will ultimately

c ontribute to growth of the U.S. economy
. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of such sUAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research, and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad. (5) There are No Privacy I ssues
. Similar to the manned aerial photography and videography

f light operations that have been conducted for decades, HIP erspective ’s proposed operation of its sUASs will not implicate any

privacy i ssues. Specifically, HIP erspective ’s sUASs will be operated only in compliance with its Operating Documents, whi ch requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and applicable local law.(e) Granting HIPerspective ’s Exemption Requests would Not Adversely Affect Safety (1) Summary

. Given the small size of HIP erspective ’s sUASs, and the controlled environment provided, HIP erspective ’s proposed operations will adhere to FMRA’s safety requirements. By

moving aerial photography and videography to sUAS, the potential for loss of life or property

i s greatly diminished due to the increased control of smaller, slower, safer aircraft that ho lds no persons. This enhanced maneuverability allows an operator to safely and quickly avoid hazards in the airspace. Utilizing sUAS minimizes the requirement for conventional aircraft, which benefits the public and provides a greater level of safety. This also decreases pollution and other detrimental environmental effects caused by

operating combustible fuel

-based, large

- scale aircraft for areal photography and videography purposes. Emissions and noise are drastically reduced. The use of HIP erspective ’s sUASs also eliminates the need for an onboard pilot and crew, and time

- consuming adherence to regulations surrounding bookkeeping and submission of flight paths to local airports. Furthermore, the consequences of a lightweight sUAS crashing are obviously drastically l ess than those that would result from a full

- size helicopter or fixed

-wing aircraft. Iti s not unrealistic to project that crashing a 6.7 pound sUAS would cause only minimal damage. The sUASs to be operated hereunder are equal to or less than 6.7 pounds fully l oaded, carry neither a pilot nor passenger, and operate exclusively within a secured and designated area. HI Perspective ’s proposed operations under this exemption will be tightly c ontrolled and monitored by HIP erspective , and under the requirements and in compliance with FAA and local public safety requirements. The maximum altitude for any operation will not exceed 400 feet AGL. Operations will only be conducted in daylight and within visual line of sight. These safety enhancements provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Finally, the aircraft will not be operated within five (5) nautical miles o f any airport, and appropriate notice will be given to the local Flight Service District Office (FSDO) prior to flight operations. Given the diminutive size and weight of HIP erspective ’s sUASs, combined with their operation in well

- controlled areas, the se sUASs fall within Congress’s contemplated safety zone. HIP erspective will not operate its sUASs near airports as discussed above, and will not operate them in restricted airspace or over congested areas. HIP erspective will operate its sUASs only on grounds with cordoned off areas or areas under control of the property

owner or client. HIPerspective will determine the areas needed to fulfill the clients’ goals, and only operate its sUASs in these flight zones, and only in compliance with the restrictions imposed by the FAA. Finally, application of the same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security

p osed by HIP erspective ’s sUASs, due to their size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inabilityto carry a substantial external load. Accordingly, HIP erspective ’s sUASs will operate at

and above current safety levels. In seeking this exemption, HIP erspective submits that its sUASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by : (a) the characteristics of HI Perspective ’s sUASs; (b) the pilot certification requirements; and (c) the specific operating limitations.
(2) The Technical Specifications of HIP erspective ’s sUASs Demonstrate its Safe Characteristics. The proposed use of HIP erspective ’s sUASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security, considering their size, weight, speed, and operational capability

. (a) Technical Specifications Of HIP erspective 's sUASs : The technical specifications of HIP erspective 's DJ I Phantom 2 and DJI Inspire 1 have previously

been submitted to the FAA with other exemption requests. (b) HIP erspective 'ssUASs Computer Assisted Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The sUASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area : HI Perspective 's sUASs may be operated in both manual and computer assisted flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of HI Perspective 's DJ I Phantom 2 and DJ I Inspire 1 have previously b een submitted to the FAA with other exemption requests.
(3) (c) HIP erspective 's sUASs are Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Lo ss Of The Control Link Or Navigation: When the Control Link is lost, HIP erspective 's UAs will remains stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, any o f HIP erspective 's UAs does not reacquire control link data from the GCS, such UA will assume that the Control Link is lost, and the UA will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. Flight Operations of HIPerspective 's sUASs will be Limited to the Line of Sight of a Certificated Pilot in Command with a Visual Observer. To act as a pilot in command (PIC) of its sUASs, HIPerspective will only utilize pilots who possess a current and valid (1) Sports or Recreational Pilot Certificate, and (2) U.S. driver’s license. Additionally, for greater safety a visual observer (VO) will assist all pilots during flight time.
(4) Flights of HIP erspective ’s sUASs Will be Conducted Pursuant to Specific Operating Limitations

.In seeking this exemption, HIP erspective proposes to operate commercially its sUASs for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States pursuant to the following spe cific operating limitations, and as specified in the FAA’s exemption authorization: (a) Operations will be limited to the following aircraft: rotorcraft sUASs weighing less than 6.7 pounds maximum gross weight i.e. DJIPhantom 2 and DJI Inspire 1. (b) Operations will be limited to operations conducted for the purpose of aerial video and photography for HIP erspective ’s targeted clients, as described in Article II, above. (c) The sUASs will not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 43 knots (22 m/s) and will only

operate in flight in phases or segments of equal to or less than 20 minutes. Inno case will HIP erspective ’s sUASs be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the manufacturer for the applicable sUAS. (d) Operations will not be conducted in restricted airspace or over congested areas and will only

be conducted as specified in the COA granted by the FAA. (e) HIP erspective ’s sUASs will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL) and less than 2000 feet horizontally f rom a cloud or when visibility

i s less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. All altitudes reported to ATC will be in feet AGL

. (f) HIPerspective ’s sUASs will be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate, if applicable, or U.S. driver’s license. (g) The use of first person view (FPV) b y the PIC or the VO will not be permitted. (h) All operations will utilize a VO. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement, as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight, and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the functions prescribed in the Operating Documents.
(i) The VO will not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic, and other ground based obstacles/obstructions, and is not permitted to operate the camera or other instruments.(j) The Operating Documents, including the grant of exemption, will be accessible during HIP erspective ’s sUASs operations, and will be made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption, and the procedures outlined in the Operating Documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and will be followed. Otherwise, the Operator will follow the procedures as outlined in its Operating Documents. The Operator and/or manufacturer may u pdate or revise its Operating Documents

. It is the Operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The Operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the Operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the Operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) will be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. (k) Prior to each flight the PIC will inspect the sUAS to be utilized to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the sUAS, the aircraft will be prohibited from operating until the necessary

maintenance has been performed and the sUAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The GCS must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations will be properly documented in the aircraft records. (l) If HIP erspective 's sUASs have undergone maintenance or alterations that affect their operation or flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, such altered sUAS will undergo a functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records. Functional flight test flights will only b e conducted by

a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as not to pose an undue hazard to persons and/or property. (m) The Operator will be responsible for maintaining and inspecting its sUASs to ensure each is in a condition for safe operation. (n) The pre - flight inspection will account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the Operating Documents. (o) The Operator will follow the sUASs’ manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. (p) The Operator will carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the Operating Documents. Maintenance,inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning each of HIPerspective’ s sUASs to service. (q) HIPerspective 's sUASs will comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. (r) For each of HIP erspective ’s sUASs, the authorized person will make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. (s) The PIC of each of HIP erspective ’s sUASs will possess (i) at least a Recreational or Sport Pilot Certificate; (ii) at least a current third

- class or higher medical certificate, or a valid U.S. driver's license, and (iii) at least 25 documented hours operating the HI Perspective sUAS or one identical to it. (t) The Operator will not permit any P ICto operate unless the PIC meets the Operator’s qualification criteria, and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the applicable HIP erspective sUAS in a manner consistent with how such sUAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only b e conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the applicable sUA Ss with appropriate di stance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119 or as otherwise required by the FAA. (u) HIP erspective 's sUASs operations will not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) during day time and pursuant to VFR rules. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. (v) The UA will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA Airport/Facility Directory

(AFD), or, for airports not designated with an AFD, the center of the airport sy mbol as denoted on the current FAA

-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport's management is obtained, or as otherwise permitted by a C OA issued to HIP erspective

. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. (w) If any of HIP erspective 's sUASs loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area, and land or be recovered in accordance with the Operating Documents.(x) The PIC will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. (y) The PIC will be prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) unless there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining. (z) All operations will be conducted in accordance with the Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) issued pursuant to the grant of exemption. HIP erspective will apply f or a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the COA issued pursuant to the exemption. ( as ) All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings will be as large as practicable. The equivalent level of safety will be provided by

having each of HIP erspective 's sUASs marked on its fuselage as required b y Section 45.29(f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the sUAS wi ll see the identification. (bb) The documents required to ensure the safe operation and flight of each sUAS and any document referred to by 14 C.F.R. §91.9 and §91.203 will be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of such sUAS any time the sUAS is operating. These documents will be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. (cc) HIP erspective 's sUASs will remain clear and yi eld the right of way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times. (dd) HIP erspective 's sUASs will not be operated by the PIC from any

moving device or vehicle. (ee) Flight operations will be in a confined area with a set safety p erimeter, the boundaries of which are determined by HIP erspective personnel and coordinated with ATC, other FAA personnel, and local government officials, as applicable. (ff) Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or es sential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures, unless: (i). Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the sUA Ss and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where a nonparticipating personleaves such protection and is within 500 feet of the sUAS, flight operati ons must cease immediately and/or; (ii). The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission, and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard. The Operator, PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons will not be considered non

-participatory persons. (gg) All operations will be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted. (hh) All operations will be cond ucted with all required permissions and permits from any city, county or state jurisdiction, including local law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies. (ii) Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB website: www.ntsb.gov

. (jj) HIPerspective will subscribe to relevant weather and safety alerts.
(5) Reasons Why

an Exemption from the Requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b) Would Not Adversely

Affect Safety

. HI Perspective submits that the equivalent level of safety established by S ection 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained as no PIC will be allowed to operate a sUAS unless that PIC has demonstrated that the PIC is able to safely operate the applicable HI Perspe ctive sUAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. (6) Reasons Why

an Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.7(a) Would not Adversely Affect Safety
. The equivalent level of safety established by S ection 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every flight, as HIP erspective will ensure that each of its sUAS is in an airworthy condition based upon such sUAS’s compliance with its Operating Documents, and as stated in the conditions and limitations herein.(7) Reasons Why an Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.121 Would not Adversely Affect Safety
. The equivalent level of safety established by S ection 91. 121 will be maintained because the altitude information of each of HIP erspective ’s sUASs will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the applicable UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with HIP erspective ’s operation of its sUASs within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety e quivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information wi ll be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by

the sUAS at ground level. (8) Reasons Why

an Exemption from the Requirements of Section 91.151(a)(1) Would not Adversely

Affect Safety

. A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 1 4 C.F.R. Section 91.151(a)(1) as a result of (a) the technical specifications of HI Perspective ’s sUASs; (b) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (c) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, HIP erspective will ensure that it will safely operate its sUASs during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11240, the technical specifications of HIP erspective 's sUASs, the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 1 4 C.F.R. Section 91.151(a)(1). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as HIPerspective 'ssUASs wi ll provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when such sUAS experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 3 3% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 1 0% remaining battery

p ower. At the critically low battery level, HIPerspective 's sUASs will descend and land automatically . Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the sUAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. (9) Reasons Why

an Exemption from the Requirements of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) Would not Adversely Affect Safety
. In seeking this exemption, HIP erspective submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory

maintenance and alteration requirements established by S ections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because HIP erspective will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, orpreventive maintenance on its sUASs using the methods, techniques, and practices

prescribed in the applicable Operating Documents. Furthermore, HIP erspective will document and maintain all maintenance records for its sUASs. Since HIPerspective ’s sUASs will be inspected as prescribed by the a pplicable Operating Documents, HIP erspective will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by

S ections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of HI Perspective ’s sUASs will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly m aintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the applicable sUAS are considered.
In consideration of HI Perspective ’s proposed operating limitations, the Operating Documents, and the technical aspects of HIP erspective 's sUASs, HI Perspective ’s submits that safety

will not be adversely

affected by

granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b).
(10) The FAA may

prescribe any

other conditions for safe operation

. Inaccordance with Section 333 of FMRA and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, HIP erspective requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of its sUASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds neces sary to establish a level of safety e quivalent to that established by 1 4 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.23(a) & (c), 61.101 (e)(4) & (5), 61.113(a) & (b), 61.315(a), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of HIP erspective ’s sUASs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise post a threat to national security ; and further, provides the authority f or such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS. Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of HIP erspective ’s sUASs, if the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards due to the novel or unusual design features of the sUAS. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions , states the following:
If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraftengine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety e quivalent to that established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16. Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for HIP erspective’ s intended operation of its sUASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 1 4 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R. Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91 .121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91,417(a) & (b). (f) Summary

that can be Published in the Federal Register
In accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the summary b elow is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is warranted: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. § 45.23; 14 C.F.R. § 45.27(a); 14 C.F.R. § 61.23(a) & (c),§ 61.101 (e)(4), § 61.113(a) & (b); 14 C.F.R

. § 61.315; 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409(a)(2); and 14 C.F.R. § 91.417(a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle in aerial photography and videography over certain areas of the United States. However, HIP erspective submits that good cause exists for not publishing a summary o f the petition in the Fe deral Register as the exemptions requested by HIP erspective would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on the petition would be detrimental to the petitioner. (g) Any

Additional In formation, Views, Or Arguments Available to Support HI Perspective ’s Request This Petition is made pursuant to the FMRA Section 333, which directs the Secretary o f Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, HI Perspective ’s request for exemption may b e granted pursuant to the a uthority o f FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority f or such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, HIP erspective will operate its sUASs safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public or otherwise po se a threat to national security. (h) Request for Summary GrantHIP erspective requests that the FAA issue a summary grant with respect to the exemptions requested for HIP erspective ’s sUASs as grants have been given previously to other operators who are operating the same sUASs, e.g. Exemptions Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, 11213, 11641, 11639, 11240, 11654,11656, 11658, 11659, 11660, 11663, 11664, 11655, 11669, 11670, 11672, 11639, 11641, 11642, 11644, 11626.