UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, DC

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

DAVID F KING

Submitted on July 15 , 2015

DAVID F KING

2 82 FOXCROFT RD

PITTSBURGH PA 15220 (412)980

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GLOSSARY OF ABBREV IATIONS..........

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SUMMARY............................................................................................. ................................ 4

INTRODUC TION

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LI ST OF REGULATIONS FOR EXEMPTION

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PROCESSES, PROCEDURES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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PUBLIC BENEIFT

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PRIVACY CONCERNS

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SAFETY CONCERNS

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CONCLUSION.........................................................................................

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CHECKLISTS

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DJI INSPIRE 2 SPEC SHEET

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AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Air Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Cont rol Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot In Command

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA)

SO Safety Observer

S OP Standard Operating Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

DJI UAV ma nufacturer

ESC Electronic speed control

FPV First Person View

LI

- PO Lithium Polymer battery

RCV Radio Controlled vehicleINTRODUCTI ON

My name is DAVID F KING , and I am a freelance multimedia photographer and videographer with expertise and knowledge in all aspects of building programing and operating multiple types of UAS'S along with camera set up an d operation. I also build and repair drones for customers.

DAVID F KING provides clients with the highest quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and non

- profit multim edia projects. DAVID F KING has 25 years of experience in Electro nics, and 6 years of radio controlled helicopt er experience. DAVID F KING is recognized as an expert in this field and has repaired multiple drones for multiple businesses.

The objective of DAVID F KING aerial video and photograph y operations is to provi de high quality imaging for a variety of commercial, public, and residential uses, along with test repaired

drones for clients in a safe testing location away fro m all obstacles and people at all times.

DAVID F KING will also provide knowledge of UAS and p romote safe UAS operations.

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act), and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, David King , a freelance multimedia photographer and videographer

, hereby applies for an exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below to allow operation of our Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) so long as such operations are conducted with and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.

The requested exemption would permit David King to pursue his commercial interests in providing services to clients using a small advanced sUAV in the following areas: Real Estate, Marketing, Land Managemen t/Surveying, and Special Events

. David King states that all sUAS flights will occur over private or controlled access property and will do so with the property owner's consent and knowledge and that only people who have consented or otherwise have

ag re ed to be within the UAS’ radius during filming and photography applications.

David King has demonstrated the ability to safely and effect ively fly the sUAS DJI Inspire 1 which will be used for all commercial and pr ivate purposes. Davi d King c omplies with local ordinances and laws regarding the operation of sUAS , and adheres to all weather and environmental restrictions or limitations in reference to the operations of sUAS.

All flights will occur in ordinance with any state or local laws regar ding privacy.

I, David King, request the exemption because I am committed to complying with all of the rules, guidelines , limitations, and future legislation set forth by the FAA. I agree to operate the sUAS in the manner that I have described, and for the purposes that I have described. Without the exemption request granted, I would be unable to safely and effectively run my business, and it is my intention to comply with the FA A and obtain an exemption of the following regulations.

The following contains a list of regulations from which I am seeking exemption, and a complete list of responsibilities I assume as operator; it also contains information regarding the aircraft, pub lic benefit and safety features, a nd sim ilar petitions requests grantedRegulations from which exemption is requested:

14 C.F.R. Part 21
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. 91.109

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)
14 C.F.R. 91.205(b)

14 C.F.R. 91.215

14 C.F.R. 91.401

- 91.417

PROCESSES, PROCEDURES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I, DAVID F KING WOULD

, ASSUME THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES IF MY

EXEMPTION I S APPROVED.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Inspire 1 when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Opera tions for the purpose of closed

- set motion picture and television filming are not permitted.

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determ ine compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA 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 or U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. 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 designat ed before the flight and cannot transfer his or herdesignation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operat ions in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 4 limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must fol low the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law

enfo rcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS tha t has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. Functio nal test flights may only be 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 to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is resp onsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre

- flight inspection see attachment and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre

- flight inspectio n must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance ha s been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety

bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet theflight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 5

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and experience

- building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this e xemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be 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 UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operat e within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA

- published aeronautical

char t, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcemen t official upon

request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre

determined location within the private or controlled

- access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considerin g wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO

- issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be

conducted un der the terms of the attached COA. 622. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the

Ground Control St ation of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at

al l times.

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures ar e present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons le ave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for opera ting closer to those objects 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 PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered nonpartic ipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from property

owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's U AS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.PUBLIC BENEFIT

1. T he Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficien cy O f The DJI Inspire 1

UASs. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UASs, 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 s till photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 UASs produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternati ve to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircra ft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hou r of leaded aviation fuel.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAs, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs ar e propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Inspire 1 UASs to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usual ly associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UAs (weighing 6 pounds 7.5 ou nces , at its m aximum gross weights with lengths of 16

inc hes and 17.7 inches , and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

2. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1

UASs Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs will allow United States based companies, like

Des igned AV Solutions , to remain competitive and co ntribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel an d the Environmental

Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S.

owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology i n order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UASs not only allows companies greater operational flexibility co mpared to manned aircraft , but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UASs, companies such as Designed AV Solutions , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stab ility to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spen ding; 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.P RIVACY CONCERNS Similar to the manned aerial acquisition fl ight operation s that have been conducted for decades,

DAVID F KING proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs would not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be operated only in compliance with operat ing

documents such as the Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintena nce Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owne r involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, includi ng the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

SAFETY CONCERNS
In seeking this exemption, DAVID F KING submits that the DJI Inspire 1 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pu rsuant t o FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the

characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c)

the s pecific operating limitations.

i. T he Specifications Of The DJ I Inspire 1 UASs Demonstrate Its Safe

Characteristi cs. The DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

ii. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

The D JI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Appendix A and B, set the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1

UASs forth

. iii. The DJI Inspire 1 UASs Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Ope rational Area. The DJI Inspire 1 UASs may be ope rated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs is provided at pages 12

- 16

and 45

- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Ma nuals, attached hereto as Exhibit C

. iv. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS s Are Designed For Automatic Return To

Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 UAs will remain stationary, in fl ight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs

will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode ) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the for the DJI Inspire

1 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual , at tached hereto

as Exhibit C

.

v. The DJI Inspire 1 GCS And It’s Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifica tions of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 40 through

47 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1 User Manual is

att ached.vi. F light Operations Of DJI Inspire 1 UASs Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Co mmand With A Safety Observer.

DAVID F KING will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current

and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (P IC ) of

the DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.

vii. Flights Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS s Will Be Conducted Pursu ant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, DAVID F KING proposes to com mercially

operate the DJI Inspire 1 UASs for the special purpose of conducting

aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant

to th e following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption wi ll be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant.
2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20

knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no m ore than 4 00 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be

in feet AGL

. 5. The UAs must be o perated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of

the P IC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human

vision un aided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety ob server (SO) is not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS c apability. The SO 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 ensu re th at the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating

documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond ass isting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground

based obstacles/obstru ctions and is not permitted to operate the

camera or other instruments.9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon re quest. If a discrepancy exists between the

conditions and limitations cont ained in the grant o f exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions

and limitat ions contained in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise , the operator must

follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The

ope rator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to tr ack 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 gran t of exemption. If the operator determin es that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exe mption, then the

operator must petition for amendment to its grant of exemption.

The FAA’s U AS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating

documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ens ure that it

is in a condit ion f or safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition

that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary main tenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

T he Ground Control Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance an d alterations must be properly

docu mented in the aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect

the UA S operation or flight chara cteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight cr itical component, must undergo a functional test flight. The

PIC who conducts the functional tes t flight must make an entry in

the a ircraft records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential

discre pancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered i n the relevant sections of the operating

documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s

aircraft /component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspectio n, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, i nspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspec tion, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be not ed in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accompli shed, and the signature of the authorized perso n returning

the UAS to service.15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all

manufacturer Safety Bulleti ns. 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the air craft record of

the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least

a current third

- class medical c ertificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unles s the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, inclu ding evasive

and e mergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances

f rom persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the opera tor’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and ex perience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight o perations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must o perate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accord ance with 14 C.F.R. §

91.119

. 19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA offi ce closest to proposed

area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR)

are not authorized.

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA

- published

aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conduc ted in

accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport managem ent must be made

available to the Administrator upon request.

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than

3 statute miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS s ignal, it must

return to a pre

- determined location within the planned operating

area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating

do cuments.
23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicte d obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering

wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to flyat normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemptio n must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identifica tion (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C . Markings must be as large as practicable.

26. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency s pectrum used for operation and control of the UA mus t comply with the Federal

Communicat ions Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

27. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203

must be available to the PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be

made available t o the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

28. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operation s and activities at all times.

29. The UA S may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device

or vehicle.

30. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all

non participating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehic les, and st ructures
unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently pr otect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the

event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protectio n. If a

situatio n arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are wit hin 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehi cles or structures has granted permission and th e 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, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator traine es or

essent ial persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119 (a).

31. All operations shall be conducted over private or c ontrolled

- access property with permission from the land owner/controller or authorized repres entative. Permission from land owne r/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be

conducted.CON CLUSION

DAVID F KING seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 1 1.61 and Section 333 of

the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs commerci ally, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of

the United States. DAVID F KING respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption and allow DAVID F KING to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain

areas of the United States.CHECK LISTS

Pre

- flight

· Reviewed targeted area through Google Earth for any obstructions

· Reviewed area for any FAA restricted fly zones or other areas of concern

· Reviewed safety requirements with sponsor / owner (sign

- off required back of form)

· Posted “ Aerial Photography” in process sign at opening / curb

· Visit each neighbor to announce that aerial photography will be taking place

· Posted “ Launch/Landi ng” zone sign calling for 50’ parameter

· Walked the hover area or path of flight to check for any areas on concern Flight Set

- up

· Advise anyone within “ Launch/Landing” area of safety and 50’ requirement

· Unpack and check DJI Phantom 3 for any visible signs of damage

· Turn on Remote Controller and observe that both power and Wi

- Fi are green

· Ensure launch zone is clear and turn on DJI Phantom 3 battery

· Toggle S1 & S2 switches five times to set GPS recalc & failsafe landing zone

· Wait for solid GPS lights (Solid Green slow flashing)

· Spin DJI Phantom 3 360 o both Horizontal and Vertically to ensure lock

· Review Launch Site one last time before lift off

· Engage motors and start straight hori zontal lift to desired altitude Flight

· Monitor both GPS Lock (# satellites) / Battery Level every minute

· Watch for any changes to the “Launch/Landing” area of safety and advise as necessary

· Watch for any irregular craft behavior and land immedi ately if necessary

· Return the craft to the landing area within 20% of battery life

Post

- Flight

· Announce that the craft is returning for landing

· Visual check that the 50’ rule is o bserv ed / Otherwise ho v er until 50 ’ is o bserved

· Slowly bring the DJI Phantom 3 in for a landing

· Turn off Battery on Craft first, then the Remote Controller

· Store all equipment in their cases before allowing observes to approachDJI Inspire 1 spec sheet

Aircraft Model T600 Weight ( Battery Included) 2935 g

Hovering Accuracy (GPS mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Max Tilt Angle

35°

Max Ascent Speed

5 m/s

Max Descent Speed

4 m/s

Max Speed

22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Flight Altitu de

4500 m

Max Wind Speed Resistance

10 m/s

Max Flight Time

Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model

DJI 3510

Propeller Model

DJI 1345Indoor Hovering

Enabled by default

Operating Temperature Range

- 10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance

559 to 581 mm

Dimensions

438x451x301 mm

Gimbal Model

ZENMUSE X3

Output Power (with camera)

Static: 9 W

In Motion: 11 W

Operating Current

Station: 750 mA

Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range

±0.03°

Mounting

Detachable

Controllable Range

Pitch:

- 90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Mechanical Range

Pitch:

- 125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Camera Name

X3

Model

FC350

Total Pixels

12.76M

Effective Pixels

12.4M

Image Max Size

4000x3000

ISO Range

100

- 3200 (video)

100

- 1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed

8s

- 1/8000s

FOV (Field of View)

94°

CMOS

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞ 9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti

- distortionStill Photography Modes

Single shoot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time

- lapse

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate of Video Storage

60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG

- 4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating required.

Operating Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Remote

Controller Name

C1

Operating Frequency

922 .7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz

2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance (outdoor and unobstructed)

2 kmEIRP

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Video Output Port

USB, mini

- HDMI

Power Supply

Built

- in battery

Charging

DJI charger

Dual User Capability

Host

- and

- Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder

Tablet or Phone

Max Mobile Device Width

170mm

Output Power

9 W

Operating Temperature Range

- 10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months:

- 20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging T emperature Range

0

- 40° C

Battery6000 mAh LiPo 2S

Charger Model

A14

- 100P1A

Voltage

26.3 V

Rated Power

100 W

Battery (Standard) Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB47

Capacity

4500 mAh

Voltage

22.2 V

Battery Type

LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy

99.9 Wh

Net Weight

570 g

Operating Temperature Range

- 10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature RangeLess than 3 months:

- 20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W

Battery (Optional) Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB48

Capacity

5700 mAh

Voltage

22.8 V

Battery Type

LiPo 6S

Energy

129.96 Wh

Net Weight

670 g

Operating Temperature Range

- 10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months:

- 20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° CCharging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W

Vision Positioning Velocity Range

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range

5

- 500 cm

Operating Environment

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Oper ating Range

0

- 250 cm

DJI Pilot App Mobile Device System Requirements

iOS 8.0 or later

Android 4.1.2 or later

Supported Mobile Devices

* Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi

- Fi + Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. * Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Xperia Z3, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 m ini *Support for additional Android devices available as testing and development

continues