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RE: Petition for Exemption under Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 Public 112

- 95 February 14, 2012, Section 333
Dear Sir or Madam: Attached you will find The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC request for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations to allow for commercial operations of its Small Unmanned Aircraft System (“sUAS”) for aerial imaging of commercial and residential property in connection with our real estate and appraisal operations in southeastern North Caro lina. With the ability to use sUAS’s in our day to day business we hope to be more accurate in our valuation analysis’s provided by our company as well as assist in marketing large tracts of land and specialty properties. We thank you for your time and c onsideration of expedition of this request. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely,
Mark Sessions State Certified Residential Appraiser

– NC3465 msessions@nc.rr.com The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC /enclosure application**Introduction** Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal , LLC, a real property appraisal company and brokerage firm , hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow commercial operation of its Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems ("sUAS") for aerial imaging for inspecting and/or recording of secured and controlled environment construction sites, proposed development sites, existing construction, overall inspections of property and aerial photography in connection with real property valuations, so long as such op erations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. As detailed in this document, the requested exemption would permit the operation of sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already best practices safety protocols followed by The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal , LLC at each one of its project sites. Appr oval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation's (the FAA Administrator's) responsibilities to "...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system." Sec tion 333(c) of the Reform Act. This exemption request is exclusively for the use of the sUAS manufactured by Horizon Hobby, Blade Chroma 4k model, serial number 2231971653

. **Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 C.F.R. Part 21**
14 C. 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 C.F.R. 61.113 (a) & (b) 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. 91.109 14 C.F.R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) **Exemption Applicant** The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC Attn: Mark Sessions PO Box 718 Lumberton, NC 28359 (910) 738

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1**Intended sUAS Use** Evaluating overall property characteristics by documenting the overall extent of the improvements, condition of the improvements and any deferred maintenance that might not be typically visible from ground level

. Investigation and findings specifically for building exteriors would be greatly enhanced by the use of a sUAS. Using a sUAS would reduce the time and greatly improve the analysis for exterior construction improvements and defects on multiple story buildings. A sUAS could inspect, find, and record information that would be otherwise be inaccessible to the typical real property appraiser. This type of inspection would greatly improve the ability to properly value the land and improvem ents being appraised. In addition the sUAS images would be used to enhance the presentation of a listed property and show potential buyers features that cannot typically be seen at ground level.
**I. STATUTORY AUTHORITY FOR EXEMPTIONS** 
The Federal Aviation A ct expressly grants the FAA authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act, including UAS, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworth iness certificate. The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702

- 44716 of this title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest . 49 U.S .C. §44701 (f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR 91.203(a)(1). Section 333(b) of the Reform Act assists the Secretary in determining whether UAS may operate in the National Airspace System (NAS) without creating a hazard to the use r, the public, or a threat to national security. In making this determination, the Secretary must consider:

The UAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability; Whether the UAS operates within the visual line of sight of the operator Whethe r the UAS operates outside of highly populated areas and away from close proximity to Airports Reform Act §333(a). If the Secretary determines that a UAS "may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system." Id. §333(c). The Sessions Company Realty & Ap praisals' sUAS is a multi

- rotor vehicle, weighting 5 or fewer lbs. including payload. The sUAS operates under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 50 knots and has the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The sUAS will operate only in the pilot's visual line of sight at all times and will operat e only within the recommendations described in the Blade Chroma Flight Manual, such operations will insure that the sUAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." Reform Act Section 333 (b).
Given the small size of the sUAS involved and the restricted and sterile environment within which they will operate, this application falls within the zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial op erations of sUAS to commence immediately.
Also due to the small size of the sUAS and the low altitudes and restricted areas in which our sUAS will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. 2Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced s afety, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.
**II PUBLIC INTEREST** This exemption applicatio n is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the NAS before completi on of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. By granting an exemption the FAA will fulfill Congress's intent of allowing UAS to operate with significant safety precautions in low risk environments.
The use of sUAS on a construction or inspection site can significantly reduce the risk to workers of falls while inspecting a job site. The sUAS can inspect, photograph, and collect data on hard to get to areas that otherwise would require worker inspection or inhibit the inspection. Fall s are the leading source of workplace fatality and injury on construction sites, and reducing falls through sUAS use for site imaging could reduce this risk. The sUAS we propose to fly in this application are under five pounds and carry no combustible m aterial on board, as opposed to the much larger conventionally powered small aircraft. Lastly, UAS reduce the environmental impact by dramatically decreasing the energy used for aerial imaging and data collection over a construction site or large tract o f land. Our sUAS uses rechargeable lithium ion batteries, as opposed to fossil fuels burned in operation of small aircraft that are many hundreds of times heavier. **III EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY** The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even higher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe protocols followed on job sites and imaging and surveying operations conducted with helicopters and other conventional aircraft. The Sessions Company Re alty & Appraisal, LLC will be bound by the following limitations when conducting its UAS operations under an FAA issued exemption:

The sUAS will be less than 5 pounds. Flights will be operated within visual line of sight of a pilot.
Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 15 minutes. The sUAS calculates battery reserve in real time, and will return to its ground station with at least 20% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 15 minute limit. Flights will be operated at an altitude of 200 feet AGL, never exceeding 400 feet AGL.

3Crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS pilot who will keep the sUAS within their visual

line of sight at all times and a spotter. The sUAS pilot will be trained in flight, operations, and safety procedures as detailed in this document and as detailed in the Blade Chroma Manual. The sUAS will only operate within confined areas as defined in this document. This document and the Blade Chroma Manual also require the establishment of a Security Perimeter for the flight operations area. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each days production a ctivities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing. All onsite personnel will consent to the sUAS flyover on site by waiver, and the operator will obtain additional verbal or written consent of all persons who will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation. The pilot will have been trained in operation of sUAS generally and received up

- to - date information on the particular sUAS to be operated as required by this document. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county, or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will have capability to return to a predetermined location within the Security Perimeter and land.
**IV DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC REGULATIONS 14 CFR Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91203(a)(1) Subpart H**  , entitled Airworthiness Certificates, establishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by The S essions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC , an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Refor m Act both authorize the FAA 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 of the particular sUAS. Our sUAS wi ll be operated at low speed in a controlled environment, at least five miles from an airport and a safe distance from any densely populated area. An analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the sUAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or helicopter) operating with an airworthiness certificate without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

4T he sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 5 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area as set out in this document and the Blade Chr oma manual. Like other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by the operator, pursuant to this document and the Chroma Man ual's requirements, and under the r equirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is currently done on active job sites. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with job sites, 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.
Lastly, application of these same criteria demonstrates that there is no credible threat to national security po sed by the sUAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and ability to carry an external load no greater than 2 lbs. **14 C.F.R. 45.23(b): Marking of the Aircraft** This regulation requires certain experimental, provisionally certificated aircraft, or light

- sport category aircraft to be marked with letters between 2 inches and 6 inches high "limited," "restricted," "lightsport," “experimental," or "provisional," near each entrance to a cabin, cockpit, or pilot station. Even though the sUAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which the word "Experimental" can be placed. Given the s ize of the sUAS, two

- inch lettering will be impossible. The word "Experimental" will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be provided by having the sUAS marked on its fuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the sUAS will see the identification of the sUAS as "Experimental." The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemptions Nos. 10700, 8738, 10167 and 10167A. **14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) : Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command Sections**  **61.113 (a) & (b)**  limit private pilots to non

- commercial operations. Because the sUAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of saf ety of current operations by requiring the pilot operating the aircraft to have completed a sUAS flight training course of 10 hours before flying a sUAS. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing or cargo on board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in this document. The risks associated with the operation of the sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the sUAS as requested with a pilot who has met the minimum requirements of this document exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

5**14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a): Civil aircraft airworthiness** The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, should this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the DJI Manual for maintenance and use of safety checklists prior to each flig ht, as set forth in this document, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. **14 CFR 91.9 (b)(2): Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements** The sUAS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a fligh t manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but 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 poin t where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation: Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, and 10700.
**14 C.F.R. 91.103: Prefli ght Action**  This regulation requires each pilot in command take certain actions before flight to ensure the safety of flight. An exemption is needed from this requirement as the pilot will take separate preflight actions, including checking for weather cond itions, checking flight battery requirements, checking takeoff and landing distances, and all other actions in the Preflight Checklist in this document and the Blade Chroma Manual. These actions will provide an equivalent level of safety.
**14 C.F.R. 91.1 09: Flight Instruction**  Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft ( except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. By design, sUAS and remotely pilot ed aircraft do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has previously approved exemptions for aircraft without fully func tional dual controls. See Exemption Nos.5778K & 9862A. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft, the ability to control the sUAS via radio signals from the controller, and by th e size and speed of the aircraft.
**14 C.F. R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes** Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. This exemption is for a multi

- rotor craft that flies similarly to a helicopter, with vertical takeoff and vertical landing, which will typically operate at altitudes of 200 AGL, so an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. The sUAS will never operate at altitude higher than 400 AGL and will be in a restricted area with security perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre

- obtained consent. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the sUAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of the property owner an d/or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and any onsite personnel as outlined in the Manual, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 5 lbs. proposed herein and carrying flammable fuel, any risk associated with our operations is far less than those presently presented with helicopters and other conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL in th e co n struction industry. In addition, the low

- altitude operations of the UAS will ensure separation between these s UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. 6**14 C.F.R. 91.121: Altimeter Settings** This regulation 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." As the sUAS may not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. **14 CFR 91.151 (a): Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions** Section 91.151 (a) outlines fuel requirements for beginning a flight in VFR conditions. Our sUAS is limited to operations in sterile and controlled environments as outlined in the Manual, and has a limited range and flight time which require an exemption from 14 CFR 91.151(a). The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 30 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve r equirement in 14 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to 0 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable. The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151(a)). Operating the sUAS, in a controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of ris ks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the sUAS. Additionally, limiting sUAS flights to 15 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted. An equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to 15 minutes, or enough battery reserve to ensure that the UAS lands at the ground station with at least 20% of battery power (as determined by the onboard monitoring system and the pilot), whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have been granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. **14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b): Carrying civil aircraft certification and registration**  The regulation provides in part: (a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate.... (2) (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this section or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. (3) The sUAS fully loaded weighs no more than 5 lbs and is operates without an onboard pilot. Therefore there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the UAS. (4) An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground flight control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions to this regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos. 9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, and 10700.

7**14 CFR 91.405 (a); 407 (a)(1); 409 (a)(2); 417 (a) & (b): Maintenance inspections**  These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner "shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed 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. Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and ope rating handbook as referenced in this document and the Blade Chroma Manual. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these sUASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. As provided in the Blade Chroma Manual and this document, the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required m aintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar with the aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C .F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. § § 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehi cle (55 lbs or less) in construction operations. Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUASs in the construction industry enhances safety while reducing risk. Manned aircraft monitoring and surveying creates a greater risk because the craft are much larger, have combustible fuel, and carry an onboard human pilot. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 5 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board . The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights. The operation of sUASs, weighting less than 5 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an e quivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground , and in a controlled environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people.

8**Equipment for Exemption and Aircraft Specs.** 

## Performance
**Flight Time** Approximately 30 minutes 

## Flight **Battery**
**Capacity** 6 5 00 mAh

**C hemistry**  Lithium

-polymer
**Voltage** 3S 11.1 VDC 

## Flight **Control System** 

**GPS** GPS, GLONASS 

## Receiver
**Frequency** 2.4 GHz (control link) 

## Video **Downlink**
**Frequency** 5.8 GHz
**Range** Up to 1970' / 600 m line

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## Transmitter

**Specifications Model:**  ST

- 10+ Personal Ground Station **Frequency:** Control Channels: 2.4 GHz **Video Receiver:**  5.8 GHz **Channels:** 10 **Range:** Control Signal: Up to 2624.7' / 400 m line

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- sight under optimal conditions **Flight Modes:**  Smart, Angle, Home Modes **Operating System:**  Android **Display:** Size: 5.5" **Interface:** Capacitive multi

- touch **OSD:** Flight systems telemetry data can be viewed on

- screen **Feedback:** Tactile (vibrating) and audible feedback

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## Camera

**Specifications Model:**  CGO3

- GB **Focus :**  Fixed **ResolutionVideo:** 4K; 1080p at 120, 60, 50 or 48 fps **Resolution Photo:**  12 MP **White Balance:**  Automatic **Audio:** Audio recording via integrated microphone (turn on/off with app) **File Formats**  **Photo:** JPEG, DNG RAW **Recording Media:**  microSDHC/XC Class 10: 4 to 128 GB **Gimbal Control**  **Angle Accuracy:**  ±0.02° **Video Transmitter**  **Frequency:** 5.8 GHz **Transmit Power:**  500 mA (average) to 600 mA (peak) at 12 V (7 .2 W maximum) Range: Up to 984.3' / 300 m line sight **Power Requirements:**  7 to 14 VDC (powers from flight battery) **Storage Temperature:** 

- 4 to 140°F /

- 20 to 60°C **Operating Temperature:**  32 to 122°F / 0 to 50°C **Dimensions:** 4.5 x 5.3 x 2.9" / 115 x 135 x 74 mm **Weight:** 6.5 oz / 185 g


## Motors
**Type** 4 x 780 Kv brushless outrunner 

## Propellers

**Diameter** 10.2" / 260 mm


## General
**Configuration** Quadcopter
**Completion Level** Ready

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**Dimensions** Motor

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- Motor Distance: 15.7" / 400 mm Height: 9.5" / 242 mm
**Weight** 45.9 oz / 1.3 kg 10**Maintenance** To ensure safe operational control a maintenance schedule will be followed, a personal tailored maintenance manual has been created, and quality replacement part will be used.

Before and after every flight, the multi

- rotor's operational condition will be inspected for damage and deterioration, paying attention to the props for damage, cracks or ware and the UASs fuselage for damage. If damage, cracks or unusual ware is detected the flight will be Su spended until proper repairs have been made using the manufactures approved replacement parts and/or approved repair facilities There is no intention in modifying aircraft beyond factory specifications. The sUAS will be in c ompliance with the FAA airw orthiness regulations. **Safety** Propeller guards: Propeller guards such as the Blade manufactures guards will always be in use during commercial flights. Spotter: To ensure safety, the property owner, a contractor, or another party, will be on site to re view and observe hazards before and during the flight. Population of Intended Areas: To ensure safety, all non

- essential personnel will be removed from the area. There will be no flight over densely populated areas like stadiums, schools, malls, casinos, and the like during operating hours. Airports: According FAA rules and to ensure pilot(s) safety, there will no flight in or around airports unless explicit permission is granted according to current FAA regulations. Weather: To ensure safety of spotter, property owners, pets, and wildlife, flights will be conducted in optimal weather conditions. Flights will not be conducted in winds above 20 mph.
Return

- to - Home Feature: In the event the Blade Chroma loses signal or runs critically low on battery the sU AS has a GPS controlled return to home feature. The "home" is set upon flight startup. Flying in Confined Areas: There is a high probability of flying in confined spaces, around residential properties. The PIC and spotter will be in constant communication by two way radio, cell phone, or other approved FAA communications device when geographically separated during flight to ensure awareness of obstacles, hazards and sUAS location. Line of Site: The sUAS will always be within the unaided line of site of th e pilot and spotter. If the sUAS cannot be seen the return home failsafe will be used to regain visual control. Height: Fights will not exceed 400 ft AGL at any time.

11**Potential Hazards** The following are potential hazards that may, or may not be, present during flight operations. The PIC and spotter will make every attempt to be aware of:

Other sUASs Homes, commercial buildings, out buildings, low and high voltage power lines Trees, shrubs, and hedges Automobiles and other mechanic al vehicles Wildlife Rivers, lakes, ponds, and other bodies of water Unaccounted for people Unaccounted for animals **Privacy Concerns** During flight operations privacy concerns are of high priority. With each commercial flight a signed agreement, will be in place. The property owner or authorized agent will sign a letter authorizing the video and photography service performed by The Sessions Company Realty & Apprais al , LLC. During each flight operation, the sUAS PIC will be extremely m indful of neighboring parcels to not film, record, or take pictures of people and property without their written & signed consent. In regards to homes that are within residential neighborhoods, it is easy for the camera's field of view to record and take p ictures of homes and properties that are not intended to be advertised for sale. As the sUAS increases altitude, so does the risk of inadvertently filming a home or property that hasn't given written permission to do so. Where privacy is a concern every at tempt will be made to omit neighboring properties. Homes and properties with acreage have a higher degree of uncertainty when trying to determine lot lines, boundaries, and proximity to neighboring properties than a suburban home. People looking to purch ase a home with acreage, or a larger lot, have a higher degree of interest on knowing were the approximate lot lines are and an aerial perspective affords them such information and it’s the appraisers responsibility to value the property accordingly. The u se of a sUAS would be the most efficient means to provide such information. People looking to purchase and/or sell a home, or a property, with a view, or on waterfront, want to see the home or property from an aerial perspective. This is part of property characteristics and what helps determine the overall value of the property. In addition, even though neighboring parcels might be shown in the picture and video, the neighboring properties will only be included if is necessary to the subject property's fi nal video or still photography. Pilot Qualifications The current PIC, Mark Sessions , received flight training from the authorized distributor of the sUAS prior to purchase and has logged many accident free flight hours since purchase. In addition, the current, and any future PIC, will adhere to the following:

The Pilot in command will be familiar with current FAA regulations regarding UAS commercial usage. The Pilot in command will have sufficient eye sight (with or without corrective lenses and without the aid of binoculars) to see and operate the UAS at the distances necessary for the purpose of the flight. 12Pilot will be in good health.

New Pilots in training will shadow and act as the Pilot in Command Spotter for 1 month or for a m inimum of 10 hours prior to first flight. New Pilots will demonstrate a workable knowledge of the sUAS and proficiency in operational control at all times. Pilots in training will watch online training videos to further enhance their skills. Each pilot will follow set flight plans and schedules and be aware of current FAA regulations.

1 3**PRE FLIGHT CHECK LIST**

Authorization to Record Video and Still Photography On file with The Sessions Company Realty & Appraisal, LLC

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