Louis Sarmiento 2119 N Red Tail Ct Fort Mill, South Carolina, 29707 Cell 803-818-1997 FAA Reg. # FA3PFAH4R3

U.S. Department ofTransportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC. 20590
Dear Sir or Madam: ( ''-

In accordance with the guidelines ofthe FAA for submitting a Petition for Exemption under rules 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, I Louis Sarmiento, preferred to here after as the Petitioner, request exemption from the following sections ofTitle 14, code ofFederal Regulations 14C.F.R. Part 21 14 C.P.R. 45.23(b) 14 C.P.R. 61.113(a) and (b) I Louis Sarmiento hold Private Pilot #1639056 

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In order to operqte small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) commercially in the airspace regulated by the**Fe~eraJ A'vfat'i~h**  Agency for the pur}Jose of-aerialphotography, video inspections, real estate video presentations; and we'ddings;perf6rmed outdoors and other flight operations that·Cduldbe;performed· •. safely and less expensive with the use of small UAS at low altitude within the U.S. National space as compare with manned helicopters and/or small airplanes. Operations willbe performed only at the request of clients with the properauthorization and permits. Such operations will be conducted under the conditions outlined herein or as may be establishedbythe FAA as required buy rules 333.
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. ;**~~ ~**  ( 91.119(c) Petitioner**reque~t** modification, waver or exception concerning the terms congested areas and dense-populated.**Petitionef~equest** waver for this condition to allow reasonable operation in areas of subdivisions and·neighborhbods ifrequired during filming of Real Estate properties and outside weddings, lirriitihg the flights to no higher than 400 feet. :· 1

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### 91.~51(a') The UAS provides remaining battery power in percent to the Pilot as well as a green line onthe monitor screen, the average battery provides 20 minutes ofpowered flight, sufficient warning is giving to the pilot 

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### 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(A)(l), 91.417(a)(b) Petitionerwill inspect and ensure that the USAis in condition for safe flight in accordance with the operation manuals. The DJI Inspire is a very reliable professional grade UAS as well as the Phantom 2 plus which the Petitioner will be using in the proposed flights. 

### 91.9(b)(2) Since there are no pilots or passengers on board an equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safe attitude and keep the manual of the UAS in use at the time, in addition the Petitioner will follow the AMAguidelines for safe flight operations and the FAA regulations for UAS. Public Interest The use ofUAS instead ofmanned aircraft would increase safety and reduce the environmental impact as compared to similar operations conducted with manned aircraft of grater proportions, carrying a crew and flammable fuel. Aerial photography is a valuable marketing tool that can lead to increased commerce and enhance personal photography. Petitioner will provide clients with photographic data for these purposes on a for hire basic acting as an independent contractor. Visual observer will be utilized, liability insurance will be obtained commensurate with the granting ofthis request for exemption and flight data will be stored and available to the FAAifnecessary. In the past the Petitioner has accumulated more than 3000 hours on airplane some ofitin IFR conditions and 500 hours ofpiston helicopter like Hughes 300, and Robertson R22.