### July 8 , 2015

Mr. Colin T urner 944 1 st 

### Street S. Kirkland, WA 98033

Dear Mr. Turner : This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we can not process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days. Why We Can No t Process Your Request We entered your April 22, 2015 exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA

- 2015

- 1128 ), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does
no t comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request any further, you mus t send us all of the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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If We Do No t Hear From You If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267

- 9677.

Sincerely, /s/ B renda Robeson Program Analyst, Airmen and Airspace Rules Division
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This document constitutes an exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 for Aviation Unmanned to perform Aerial Photography by/for Colin Turner. The main use of this UAS would be taking aerial real-estate photographs. The UAS systems that I plan to use is a DJI Inspire 1 Model T600 and will be referenced in this document and also in the attached user manual and maintenance manual. 1. The safe operation to the NAS and/or persons and/or property will be kept to a minimum by always flying the UAS within visual eye contact, less than 400 ft above ground and never directly above persons or public places. Additional safety features on the DJI Inspire 1 include, return to home, low voltage warning, operational software able to identify no fly zones and operates within the less populated 5.8 GHZ frequency range. 2. Pre-flight inspection would be checking battery condition/level in both the transmitter and UAS. Thebinding/link feature will not let the UAS start if communication is not established. A check for powerlines, antennas and other overhead objects would be performed. Wind conditions would be monitored and be a factor for flying. 3. The radio frequency of the DJI Inspire 1 is in 5.8 GHZ range the camera is in the 2.4 GHZ range. Maximum take-off weight less than 3000g. Max Ascent/decent speed 5m/s. Maximum flight Velocity 22 m/s. It has four fixed-pitch rotors, thrust from which is varied by changing RPM. It is powered by a lithium polymer battery. 4. The PIC will be only myself and I currently have 20 hours flying time with this DJI Inspire 1 model. I am a member of the Material Review Board within The Boeing Company, have an in-depth knowledge of the Aviation Industry, and have access to a deep knowledge base including, but not limited to, Commercial pilots and Commercial Flight Test Pilots which will be an invaluable source of information. I am in good medical health and sound mental health. I have no arrests or felonies. 5. Testing, updating and programming the DJI Inspire 1 firmware will be carried out on a monthly schedule. Maintenance will be carried out in accordance with the Manufacturers maintenance manual which is attached. 6. The intended use of this DJI Inspire 1 is to supplement my existing hobby flying with a small amount of commercial use, photographing real estate for my spouses Architectural Company and a family relative who is a Realtor, giving both added bonuses for their respective businesses. Other photographers are beginning to offer aerial photography and currently have a competitive edge. 7. All photo flights for hire would have the date, time, GPS coordinates along with the camera metadata recorded on a hard drive and also backed up to a DVD. This data would be kept readily available for a period of 1 year after each aerial flight for hire. I, (Colin Turner) will also file for a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). In the event that a COA request is not granted I would ask that this request for exemption still be granted with a conditional use. The DJI Inspire 1 will not be flown at night and never in the flight path of manned aircraft, directly above people or close to public places.



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Submitter Name: Colin Turner Mailing Address: 944 1st Street S. City: Kirkland Country: United States
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