September 24th, 2015

To: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590

From: Sean Lee Davido 771A E Charron Road Moxee Wa. 98936 Email: Valleyvideopro@gmail.com Valley Video Productions Cel and Phone: 509-930-8178 Day Phone: 509-249-6819



### To Whom It May Concern,

I am the owner and founder of Valley Video Productions a registered and licensed business in Yakima, Washington. I am writing to you in pursuant of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and all the procedures found within the 14 C.F.R. 11. I am humbly requesting, that I Sean Davido from Valley Video Productions be granted the exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS) so that I may operate my unmanned aerial systems (UAS) commercially in the airspace governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

I am requesting a petition for exemption 333 for local commercial flight use as described in sections of the FAA Exemption request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act with and using UAV and UAS aircraft commonly known to the public as drones or quad/hex/octocopter unmanned aerial vehicles. I have been very involved in safe drone piloting as a hobby over the last year or more and we are also in the process of forming a non-profit club and I as well as others plan to pursue commercial training and licensing as regulations require and the industry evolves and changes.

I am in the video production business, licensed in Yakima, Washington under Valley Video Productions and I have worked for various broadcast television companies including the local ABC, NBC and CBS affiliates as a video production specialist and professional photojournalist (former NPPA

### member and FCC class 3 license holder) in the Yakima area over the last 25 years in many capacities and I can provide documentation of employment upon request. I currently do private video production and freelance video/photography as a part time personal business. I plan to use UAV’s to advance my personal business and make aerial video part of my services. I would also like to consider giving demonstrations and presentations on UAV use and safety as well as be involved in a any local regulations and or discussions held in the Yakima area or Washington
state.

I believe I can help educate and advance our community and bridge gaps and ease concerns among public and private sectors. Legitimate safety concerns exist among the general public and local government officials and agencies. I don’t feel those perceptions should limit the use of UAV’s for commercial purposes. I also live in one of the largest agricultural producing areas in the United States and I know UAV’s will be an important tool in that industry and plan to use drones to collect data and do video surveying for research or other purposes which could include search and rescue or other multiple uses that could benefit local agencies and/or private businesses.

I also plan to begin a corporation called Northwest Drones (Inc.) helping to promote business in Yakima, WA and the region through advertising and in other various applications in various industries using UAV’s such as; cinematography, photogrammetry, music videos, web videos, sporting events, festivals, concerts, commercial advertisements, still photography, industrial inspections, land development analyses, aerial inspections of utility components, surveying mapping, short range inspections, agriculture, wildlife preservation industries, search and rescues, damage assessments and fire investigation, news related events, research and development, solar array inspections and a variety of other
services needed.

In my interest in the new industry and pursuit of safe flight paths, I have contacted my State Representative David Taylor to express my opinions on UAV’s and I have spoken to the local airport manager Rob Peterson as well as our City Code Compliance officer to discuss zoning and best practices and have made many other local officials and politicians aware of my interest in UAV’s and advancing the industry in our area. I am

### concerned with public safety above all else and at all times especially if flying UAV’s were to take place in and over people, public spaces, and private structures in a commercial capacity. Ultimately, I feel by granting this exemption, my skills, knowledge, and abilities as well as a passion for “droning” or operating UAV’s can help advance the industry in a safe and regulated way.

Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions or concerns on the information I have provided above. If I have left out information I will gladly provide it. See the attached lists for UAV’s currently used and planned for potential future use and make available as a contract service. I am including manuals for the list of currently used and flown UAV’s planned for our fleet. (Please note: as technology changes this and other lists may need to be amended to include other UAV’s and technology as approved). Pre-flight information, and planned flight use for UAV’s under in and around the Yakima area and Washington State will include all other information that I feel may be helpful for use in my application for For exemption 333.

I, Sean Davido am requesting for an approval of the FAA Section 333 Exemption in pursuit of increasing tourism, saving local businesses money and increasing city profit in Yakima, WA. Upon exemption granted, I will operate my UAS in a controlled environment and limited airspace to ensure the safety of the general public.

I, Sean Davido of Valley Video Productions and Drones Northwest. Inc. of Yakima, Washington will exercise all measures to ensure the safety of the general public whenever conducting any flight conductions in city or out of city limits. I will further educate the general public and hobbyist pilots on UAS rules set by the FAA this will promote the safety and ensure the wellbeing of the general public. I, Sean Lee Davido will exercise and practice all rules set by the FAA to be in compliance of airspace guidelines.

Below you will find my contact and business information and again thank you for your time consideration in my application.Sincerely, Sean Lee Davido Vally Video Productions

1. Contact Information: Sean Lee Davido Valley Video Productions and Northwest Drones (Inc.) Address: 771A E. Charron Road Moxee Washington 98936 Email: Valleyvideopro@gmail.com Cell and business Phone: 509-930-8178 Day/work Phone: 509-249-6819

2. Public Interest and Intended Uses

cinematography, photogrammetry, marketing, music videos, web videos, sporting events, festivals, concerts, commercial advertisements, still photography, industrial inspections, land development analyses, aerial inspections of utility components, surveying mapping, short range inspections, agriculture, wildlife preservation industries, search and rescue, insurance damage assessments and fire investigation, news related events, FPV racing course development, Aerial UAV/UAS display demonstrations, research and development, data collection, solar array inspections.

3. Summary

I will comply with all of the FAA regulations for UAS. Upon the exemption 333 granted, I will promote and encourage business in Yakima, WA with my UAS training and knowledge. I will further educate UAV and multirotor hobbyists and the general public on rules and regulations of the FAA. Safety will always be a high concern with Valley video Productions & Northwest Drones (Inc.) and all associates, and no interference with law enforcement or public safety will
be observed.

4. UAS/UAV Equipment: (list subject to change with technology)

DJI Phantom 3 This link is the operators manual for the DJI Phantom 3http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/ Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf

DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopter: This link is the operators manual http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/ Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.4_en.pdf

3D Robotics
3DR Solo: Link to operators manual: http://www.oerentals.com/3DR%20Solo%20Manual.pdf

3DR Iris: https://3drobotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/IRIS-Operation-Manual-v6.pdf

Husban X4Pro Link to operators manual: http://manuals.hobbico.com/hbn/x4-pro-manual.pdf

Horizon/Hobby Precision Blade Chroma: Link to operators manual: http://www.horizonhobby.com/pdf/BLH8665-manual-EN.pdf

YUNEEC Q5oo & 500+ series: Link to operators manual: http://yuneec.com/support/download/manuals/typhoon_q500plus_user_manual_v2.0.pdf

Cheerson CX 20: This link is the operators manual http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/893422252X453132X7.pdf

ATI AGBot Link to Data Specifications sheet: http://www.aerialtechnology.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/AgBOT-Data-Sheet-150-1.pdf

Aeronavics photo & Cinamatography models
XM-6 XM8 series:
link to build manual: http://aeronavics.com/assets/XM_BUILD-MANUAL3.pdf SkyJib build manual: http://aeronavics.com/assets/SkyJib_Build-Manual3.pdfCX series: http://aeronavics.com/assets/CX-Build-Manual-11.pdf

Parrot Bebop: User Guide download page: http://www.parrot.com/usa/support/parrot-bebop-drone/

Mini Micro UAV/UAS Equipment: (under 3lbs used under 200 ft)

SYMA X5C This link is the operators manual http://www.enjoyhobbies.biz/ebayimage/toys/X5C-Instruction-1.pdf

SYMA X-1 This link is the operators manual http://www.rcforus.com/ujtoys/user-manuals/SYMA-X1-User-Manual.pdf

Dromida Omininus & FPV version Link to operators manual: http://manuals.hobbico.com/did/dide02-manual.pdf

Dromida Kodo: Link to operators manual: http://manuals.hobbico.com/did/dide0005-manual.pdf

5. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From 14 CFR 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.; 14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 14 CFR 417 (a) &