Private and Confidential

Scott Ashe Phyxius Aviation LLC 115 Kennington Dr. Goose Creek, SC

- Section 333 Exemption Petition

February 11, 2016

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System
1200 New Jersey Ave,
SE Washington, DC 20590

Re : Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407( a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)

Dear Sir or Madam, I, Scott Ashe (Phyxius Aviation LLC) , am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that Phyxius Aviation LLC , an o wner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that Phyxius Aviation LLC may operate our small ultra

- lightweight unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) in commercially regulated airspace b y the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).

Following exemption and approval by the FAA, Phyxius Aviation LLC will primarily use our professionally built DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS equipped with cameras for the following applications: Closed

- Set F ilm Operations on Film and Television Productions, as well as aerial videography/cinematography to safely enhance films and commercials; augmentation of real estate listing videos; and the creation of visual and topography layout videos for Search and Resc ue (SAR) missions for state and local agencies, education, agricultural inspections and building and construction zone inspections.

Phyxius Aviation LLC ’s exemption request would permit the operation of ultra

- lightweight
, unmanned (i.e. piloted by remote control) UAS’s for the development of community and government use videos, permissible within property boundaries for individual homeowners and within in tightly controlled, limited airspaces predetermined in areas away from the general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic

. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophe

. Furthermore, it is our intent to assist future FAA safety protocols and regulations exclusive to lightweight UAS's for specific video and photography usage by sharing information with the FAA as Phyxius Aviation LLC record s flight data and other pertinent information gained through permitted flight op erations.2

2 In addition, granting Phyxius Aviation LLC’s exemption request will comply with the Secretary of Transportation’s (FAA Administrator’s) instructions to not only integrate UAS's into the national airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's ] in the national airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real estate/Realtor purposes, educational videos, Search and Rescue, land/trusts inspections, agricultural field monitoring, film/video productions, closed

- set motion picture film operations and television, and structure inspections, to aid state and local agencies. Further
, Phyxius Aviation LLC will conduct operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA

. For the reasons stated below
, Phyxius Aviation LLC respectfully request s the grant of an exemption allowing us to operate ultra lightweight, remote controlled UAS’s to aid academic community awareness, to benefit/stimulate attraction to the metro Go ose Creek and to enhance personal and public video feeds

. A grant that will ultimately allow UAS’s to play a more positive role in our local community by increasing employment opportunities, heightening security measures and decreasing government expendit ures by reducing the need for heavier manned aircraft, containing costly, combustible fuel

- a potential public hazard in and of itself.3

3 I. Contact Information: Scott Ashe Phyxius Aviation LLC 115 Kennington Dr

. Phone: 843

- 830

- 0074 Email: scottashe2@gmail.com

II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations from Which Phyxius Aviation LLC Requests Exemption are: 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) & (b).

III. The Extent of relief Phyxius Aviation LLC Seeks and the Reason They Seek Such Relief: Phyxius Aviation LLC submit s this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§ 331

- 334, seeking re lief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent Phyxius Aviation LLC contemplated commercial cinematic, academic and other flight operations within the national airspace system

. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of

c ivil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public’s interest to do so. Phyxius Aviation LLC’s ultra

- lightweight UAS meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefore the integra tion of our ultra

- lightweight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act . We would like to operate our ultra

- lightweight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft

. Thereby, providi ng direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all related UAS aerial video and photography

. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate safely in

our na tional airspace system

. Considerations include: The weight, size, speed and overall capabilities of the UAS's; whether the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas; and, Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight

. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a).

Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for Phyxius Aviation LLC . Our UAS’s utilize eight (8) or less rotating propellers for balance, control and stability . Our UAS’s are equipped with the following via video and data telemetry:

1) Altimeter 2) Attitude indicator 3) Ground Speed indicator 4) Magnetic compass 5) Heading indicator 6) Vertical speed indicator 7) Course deviation indicator4

4 8) Radio magnetic i ndicator 9) GPS location 10) Battery consumption and Battery Left with approximate time. 11) Loiter and circle mode. 12) Auto safety or RTL (Return To Launch) 13) Auto landing technology.

Each UAS weighs less than seven (7 ) pounds (far be low the max imum 55 pound limit) i ncluding camera(s) with or without gimbal (a camera stabilizer). Phyxius Aviation LLC considers safety as foremost with each flight . Our small unmanned aircraft is designed to hover in place, circle in a specific place or loiter via GPS and can be operated in winds up to 30.4 knots (35mph) wind. For safety, stability
, and fear of financial loss we will not fly in winds exceeding 21.7 knots (25 mph)

. Built in safety systems include a GPS mode that allows our UAS to hover/circle in p lace or land when radio controls are released.

With three (3) modes to choose from, we will fly with the modes safest to complete the videos for aerial videography/photography and have the ability to choose the safest, most reliable and stable mode to pr event accident and hazard. When pilot communication from the radio control is lost, UAS is designed to slowly descend to the point of takeoff and/ or to land at the point of launch after ascending to a pre

- set altitude to ensure the UAS will clear any obst acles that may be between the takeoff point and the current position of the UAS

. This failsafe altitude will not be set more than 200ft and is determined before each flight.

Phyxius Aviation LLC will not operate our UAS near airports, hospitals
, nor police heliports, and will not operate near areas where general public is within fifty to one hundred (50

- 100) yards depending on location, conditions
, and weather . We are constantly on alert for any manned aircraft (police/medical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest and safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach our location or we suspect manned aircraft may approach near our location. Our UAS’s are capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and ar e flown only within our line of sight, as the remote control pilot. Our UAS's are also flown with a second operator who aids in watching for any obstacles, including manned aircraft, within the flight zone of the UAS

. Utilizing battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between ten (10) to twenty five (25) minutes, with an altitude under one hundred fifty (150) feet. Smart Mode ’s includes, position hold, self

- leveling, altitude command, GPS, return home feature, and safety contro l to return home or land in the event of

c ommunication interruption between RC transmitter and UAS.

Phyxius Aviation LLC utilize s a fresh fully charged battery with each flight as a safety precaution; full flight time limit for each battery is eight (8) t o thirty (30) minutes as tested . We do not operate our UAS at or below manufacturer recommend minimum charge levels for operation; preferring to remain well within a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and UAS to el iminate potential for crash, loss of control or hazard

. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure replacement for sufficient safe level of operation . We do not believe in taking risk s that may cause a crash that could5

5 create hazard to th e public/property/manned aircraft, and have no desire to lose an investment. We have clocked numerous practice flights in remote areas as a hobbyist simulating flights for future commercial use to gain familiarization with the characteristics of this spec ific UAS's performance under different tempe rature and weather conditions. We also practice computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time

. All this for the sake of safety.

Phyxius Aviation LLC is extremely cautious when operating our UAS/ ultra

- lightweight unmanned aircraft and will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public. ” 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (b)

. Given the small size and weight of our UAS
, it falls well within Congress’s contempl ated safety zone when it promulgated the Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. Phyxius Aviation LLC ’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable safety record and does not pose any threat to th e general public or national security.

IV. How Phyxius Aviation LLC ’s Request Will Benefit the Public as A Whole: Aerial videography for geographical awareness, education, search and rescue, land management, structure inspections and for real estate mark eting has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters

. For small budget companies, average homeowners
, and property owners the expense of such aerial videography is cost prohibitive

. Only large companies and high

- end Re altors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense; depriving non

luxury owners and lower budget companies from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential catastrophic crash that the Goose Creek com munity has experienced in the past with military aircraft, medical helicopters, and news helicopters crashes near the city of Goose Creek

. Each of these result ed in loss of life and the combustible fuel exploded and burned on impact

. Police helicopters have made emergency hard landings

near city limits. Phyxius Aviation LLC's UAS poses no such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public

. Congress has already proclaimed that it is in th e public’s interest to integrate commercially flown UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act

. Granting Phyxius Aviation LLC’s exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the geogr aphical benefits in and around the metro Goose Creek area . Our ultra

- light weight UAS is battery powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environment

. The consequence of our ultra

- light weight UAS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public

. The public’s interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture through our batt ery operated ultra

- lightweight UAS's.

Permitting Phyxius Aviation LLC to immediately fly within national air space furthers economic growth

. Granting our exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact for the metro Goose Creek and surrounding community for companies looking to relocate or build around the Goose Creek metro area as well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and geographical awareness

. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the comm unity.6

6 V. Reasons Why Phyxius Aviation LLC ’s Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety or How the Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing Rule: Phyxius Aviation LLC ’s exemption will not adversely affect safety

. Quite the con trary, for the reasons stated permitting Phyxius Aviation LLC to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow us to contribute to the innovation and implementation of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered saf ety protocols for Realtors, land
, and structured

owners

. In addition
, Phyxius Aviation LLC submit s the following representations of enhancements to current aerial videography and photography: Our UAS’s weigh less than seven (7) pounds complete with an int egrated ultra

- lightweight camera; we only operate our UAS below 200 feet (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012); our UAS only operat e for 3

- 30 minutes per flight; we land our UAS prior to manufacturer recommended m inimum level of battery power; we pilot our UAS through remote control only by line of sight; and have live video feed for a secondary pil ot to monitor video recording; we receive a live telemetry feed from our UAS d uring all flights which include remaining battery voltage, distance, altitude, and any anomalies that may occur during flight;

Our UAS’s Command and Control utilizes spread spectrum 2.4 GHz

- 2.485 GHz frequencies in accordance with CFR 47, Part 15 for mode l aircraft use.

Our UAS’s camera system utilizes 5.725 GHz

- 5.875 GHz frequencies in accordance with CFR 47, Part 15.

Our UAS’s have a GPS controlled flight controller

- a flight safety feature whereby it hovers or circles and then lands at the GPS takeof f point if communication with the remote control pilot is lost; we actively record and analyze flight data through the DJI P hantom 3 Professional flight controller app to constantly update and enhance safety protocols; we only operate in reasonably safe e nvironment that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas; we conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocol, during which safety carries primary importance; we always obtain all necess ary permissions prior to operatio n; and, we have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential danger. Phyxius Aviation LLC ’s safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing rules

. It is import ant to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and photography for community awareness real estate, structured inspections, land management and search and rescu e

. While the safety record of such helicopters is remarkably astounding, there has been local incident s involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a battery powered ultra

- lightweight UAS

. First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and we only operate our UAS in specific areas away from mass populations

. Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions is greatly diminished

. Third , the small size and extreme maneuverability of our UAS allow us to remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely

. Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture amazing images, our UAS need not be so close to t he objects they are focused on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and zoom

. Accordingly, our UAS has7

7 been experimentally operated for familiarization/competency and will continue to operate at and above current safety lev els.

VI. A Summary the FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and the Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of

nec essary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR §91.203(a)(1)

. The size, weight and enclosed operational area of Phyxius Aviation LLC’s UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because our UAS meets (and exceeds) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act

. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Ref orm Act

. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations

. Phyxius Aviation LLC’s current and projected UAS's meet or exceed each of the elements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate

. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this R egulation is inapplicable.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft

. As there are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable

. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 10700 and 3 2827.

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplicable insofar as our UAS utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor or controlled GPS “geofencing”

. 14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of civil aircraft certifications and registrations

. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above

. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by Phyxius Aviation LLC

.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of the Aircraft

. Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require aircraft to be marked according to certain specifications . Our UAS can be marked with the appropriate “N” number once this “N” number has been given.

C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC

. Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non

- commercial operations. The sUAS Pilot in Command must possess at least a sport pilot certificate and a driver's license

. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in which the PIC is rated8

8 on his/her pilot certificate as outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61. Phyxius Aviation LLC will only operate its UAS using an FAA licensed pilot.

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes

. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribes safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft

. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. Our UAS will never operate at an altitude greater th an 300 feet AGL; safely below the standard of 400 feet AGL

. Phyxius Aviation LLC will however operate our UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe altitud es

. Given the size, weight, maneuverability and speed of our UAS, an equivalent or higher level of safety will be achieved.

E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections.1,2, Manual

The above

- cited Regulations require, amongst other things, aircraft owners and operators to “have [the] 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. . . . ” These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate

. They will not, therefore, apply to Phyxius Aviation LLC 's, UAS

. However, as a safety precaution we inspect our UAS before and af ter each flight.

A Summary The FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and The Like

. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1)

. The size, weight and enclosed operational area of

our UAS permits exemption from Part 21 because Phyxius Aviation LLC’s UAS meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act

. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UA S's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations . Our UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements

. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate

. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable

. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft

. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable

. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual

. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative measures for any damaged hardware

. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved

. In summary, Phyxius Aviation LLC seek s an exemption from the following Regulations:14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 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(b); 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) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 C.F.R. §9

9 91.409 (a) (2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate Phyxius Aviation LLC 's small unmanned ve hicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in community awareness, education, structural inspection land management, search and rescue and real estate operations, and to develop economic platforms for the aforementioned to enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate, rebuild, reevaluate and to find in the metro Goose Creek area.

F. Additional FAA Required Operating Conditions and Limitations

When not covered elsewhere in this Operations Manual, the following conditions and limitations apply :

1. The UA must weigh less than 55 pounds (25kg), including energy source(s) and equipment 2. The UA may not be flown at a speed exceeding a ground speed of 85 knots.
3. Flights must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operator's manual

. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL. 4. The UAS must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times.
This requires the PIC to b e able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC's state driver’s license. 5. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO)

. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement, as long as the PI C always maintains VLOS capability

. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times. 6. If a discrepancy exists between these limitations and any procedure outlined elsewhere in this operations manual, the conditions and limitations here in take precedence and
must be followed. 7. Prior to each flight, the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure it is in a condition for safe flight

. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited f rom operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight

. The Ground10

10 Control Station, if utilized, must be included in the preflight inspection

. All maintenance and alterations must be pro perly documented in the aircraft records. 8. Any UAS that 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 in accordan ce with the operator's manual

. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the UAS aircraft records of the flight. 9. The operator must follow the manufacturer's UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements

. When unavailable, aircraft maintenance/component/overhaul, replacement, and inspection/maintenance requirements must be established and identified in the operator's manual

. At a minimum, the following must be incl uded in the operator's manual:
a. Actuators / Servos
b. Transmission (single rotor)
c. Powerplant (motors)
d. Propellers
e. Electronic speed controller
f. Batteries g. Mechanical dynamic components (single rotor)

h. Remote command and control
i. Ground control station (if used)
j. Any other components as determined by the operator
10. The Pilot in Command (PIC) must possess at least a sport pilot certificate and at least a
current state driver’s license

. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his/her pilot
certificate. 11. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have ac cumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51 (b), a minimum of 200 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least ten hours logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor)

. Pr ior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations may satisfy this requirement

. Training, proficiency, and11

11 experience

- building flights can also be conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the require d flight cycles and flight time

. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered

non
- participants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from non

participan ts in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119. 12. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51 (b), a minimum of five hours as UAS pilot operating the make and model of UAS to be utilized for operations under the exemption and three take

- offs and three landings in the preceding 90 days

. Training, proficiency, experience

- building, and take

- off and landing currency flights can be conducted under this grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time and 90 day currency

. During training, proficiency, experience

building, and take

- off and landing currency flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considere d non

- participants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with appropriate distance from non

- participants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

13. Prior to any flight operations authorized by this grant of exemption, the PIC and visual observer (VO) must have s uccessfully completed a qualification process, as
outlined in the operator’s manual

. As this is a requirement stipulated by the operator, the test must be developed and implemented by a qualified person designated at the sole discretion of the operator

. A record of completion of this qualification process must be documented and made available to the Administrator upon request.

14. Prior to operations conducted for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), a flight demonstration, admi nistered by an operator

- approved and

- qualified pilot must be successfully completed and documented

. This documentation must be available for review upon request by the Administrator

. Because the knowledge and airmanship test qualifications have been dev eloped by the operator, and there are no established practical test standards that support a jurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval of company designated examiners, the petitioner will conduct these tests in accordance with the operator’s manual.12

12 15. The UAS may not be operated directly over any person, except authorized and consenting production personnel, below an altitude that is hazardous to persons or property on the surface in the event of a UAS failure or emergency.

16. Regarding the distance from participating persons, the operator’s manual has safety mitigations for authorized and consenting production personnel

. At all times, those persons must be essential to the closed

- set film operations

. Because these procedures are specific t o participating persons, no further FSDO or Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) approval is necessary for reductions to the distances specified in the petitioner’s
manuals

. This is consistent with the manned aircraft procedures described in FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1 Issue a Certificate of Waiver for Motion Picture and Television Filming

.

17. Regarding distance from non

- participating persons, the operator must ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be invol ved and necessary for the filming production

. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if it would not adversely affect safety and the Administrator has approved it

. For example, an equivalent level of safety may be determined by an aviatio n safety inspector’s evaluation of the filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, safety barriers, etc

. Such barriers may protect non

- participating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an accident

. This is also consistent with the same FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, and S1. 18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre

- determined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance with the operator’s manual.

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

determined location within the security perimeter and land or be recovered in accordance with the operator’s manual.

19. The UAS must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operator’s manual.

20. Each UAS operation must be completed within 30 minutes flight time or with 25% battery power remaining, whichever occurs first.13

13 21. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under this grant of exemption

. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOT AM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. 22. 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. The operator must develop procedures to document and maintain a record of the UAS maintenance, preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacement/overhaul component parts, and the total time in service of the UAS

. These procedures must be added to the operator’s manual. 24. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety

Bulletins.
25. The operator must develop UAS technician qualification criteria

. These criteria must be added to the operator’s manual. 26. The preflight inspection section in the operator’s manual must be amended to include the following requirement: The preflight inspection must ac count for all discrepancies, i.e. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not covered in the relevant preflight inspection sections of the operator’s manual. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and
control of the UAS must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 28. At least three days before scheduled filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming

. The 3

- day notification may be waived with the
concurrence of the FSDO

. The plan of activities must include at least the following:
a. Dates and times for all flights
b. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the UAS filming production under this grant of exemption c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on

- scene operation
of the UAS. d. Make, model and serial or N

- numb er of the UAS to be used14

14 e. Name and certificate number of the UAS PIC's involved in the filming production event
f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production eve nt; the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request. g. Signature of exemption

- holder or representative
h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and /or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation 29. The documents required under 14 CFR § 91.9 and § 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the ground control station 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. 30. The UAS must remain clear and yield the right of way to all other manned operations and activities at all times (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, hang gliders, etc.). 31. 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. 32. The UAS cannot be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.
33. The UAS 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. 34. The UAS may not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without written approval from the
FAA

. The UAS may not operate within 5 miles of the geographic center of a non

- towered airport 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 conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA

. The letter of agreement
with the a irport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 35. Any 1) incident, 2) accident, or 3) flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be repor ted to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) UAS Integration Office (AFS

- 80) within 24
hours

. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)15

15 per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. Further fligh t operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident, or transgression is reviewed by AFS

- 80 and authorization to resume operations is provided.

Currently, the aforementioned aerial videography/photography relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel , p osing potential risk to the public

. Granting Phyxius Aviation LLC’s request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety

. Our UAS craft do not contain potentially explosive fuel, is smal ler, lighter and more maneuverable than conventional video and photographic aircraft with much less flight time

. Further, we operate at lower altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established airfields

. Phyxius Aviation LLC has been informally analyzing and recording flight information and will compile safety protocols and the implementation of a flight operations manual for usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight

. Formal collection of information shared with the FAA will enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

. There are no personnel on board Phyxius Aviation LLC ’s UAS and therefore the lik elihood of death or serious bodily injury is significantly diminished Phyxius Aviation LLC’s operation of our UAS, weighing less than seven ( 7 ) pounds and traveling at lower speeds within limited areas low to the ground will provide an equivalent level of safety as that achieved under current FARs

. Accordingly
, Phyxius Aviation LLC respectfully request s that the FAA grant our exemption request and are willing to cooperate in sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large.

Respectfully submitted,

Scott Ashe Phyxius Aviation LLC 115 Kennington Dr. Goose Creek, SC 29445 843

- 830

- 0074 Scottashe2@gmail.com

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16 Appendix A



### List of Aircraft

No. Make and Model Descr iption Serial No. Registration No. 1 DJI Phantom 3 Professional Electric powered, 4 rotor, small unmanned multirotor helicopter P76DCK06A20314 Pending

Appendix B 1. DJI Phantom 3 Professional The operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional system is as follows.

1. Build Materials I. Plastic II. Aluminum

2. Motor Configuration I. The Phantom 3 flight in a 4 motor quadcopter setup

. 3. Payload I. The Phantom 3 carries its own integrated camera. II. Maximum All

- up Weight

- 4lbs

4. Maintaining the Phantom 3 I. Before each flight: 1. Check all hardware to ensure it is securely tightened. 2. Check that the motor is level and locked in place. 3. Check the propeller to ensure it is tight and there are no visible signs of cracks
, stress and/or chips. Replace if propeller is qu estionable. 4. Check all wiring to motors, motor controllers, batteries, and flight controller for signs of wear, cracks or stress. 5. Check all navigational lighting to ensure it is properly working.

II. After 45 hours of flight17

17 1. Remove and check all m otors and motor mounts for signs of wear and tear

. Replace as necessary. 2. Remove motor controllers and visually inspect and check for damage

. Replace as necessary. 3. Remove flight controllers and visually inspect and check for damage

. Replace as ne cessary.
4. Check for cuts, fraying, cracks, and/or loose/cold solder connections

. Fix before flying. 5. Check for updates to flight controller firmware

. If available, install and perform a minimum of 15 test flights before conducting commercial work.

Appendix C

Personal Protocols/Controls/Flight Manual Protocols and Controls

Phyxius Aviation LLC, Goose Creek, SC

Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photogr aphy

. As such, safety protocols and controls must be implemented through pre

- flight preparation and during flight

.

Pre

- Flight Protocol:

1. Check batteries with voltage meter to insure fully charged and ready for use.

2. Inspect batteries for damage or leakage that may affect proper operation.

3. Inspect propellers for cracks, chips or damage that may cause sudden loss of propulsion or unmanageable/uncontrolled flight.

4. Check all GPS and Telemetry connections prior to flig ht.

5. Check weather forecasts for wind advisory or other conditions that may impact flight.

6. Consult Sky Vector aeronautical Charts (Skyvector.com) for airport vicinity and flight paths of possible air traffic.

7. Contact respective airport to advise of est imated flight time, estimated flight duration, estimated elevation of flight, and any other pertinent information.

Inspect flight area for

1. Vicinity of public safety helipads/heliports 2. Vicinity of medical helipads/heliports18

18 3. Vicinity of light poles vicin ity or utility wires 4. Vicinity of trees flocks of birds that may cause interference and potential flight impact Vicinity of any elevated obstructions that may pose potential flight hazard 5. Vicinity of roadways with moderate to heavy traffic that can be distracted public Gatherings that may attract viewers optional point of control for best visual site of UAS while in flight 6. Emergency landing areas

Takeoff and landing

1. Inspect area for best and safest point of takeoff and landing 2. If in a subdivision or area that is within 150 feet of a residential street, post warning s ign(s)/stand(s) "Attention Aerial Photography In Progress

‐ Remain Back 150 Feet”

Flight Protocol: t akeoff and land from same location (have alternate landing areas in case of emergencies) remain alert to birds, sound or aircraft, curious public, and approaching vehicles do not allow anyone to engage in conversation or distract the remote control pilot r estrict flight to minimal elevation sufficient to acquire desired results remained prepared for emergency landing at all times pay attention to flight time

– warning meter for low voltage.

Set voltage meter alarm for low voltage and flight timer as a saf ety alert land UAS and shut down propulsion immediately following landing

– priority of disconnecting batteries

Post flight:

1. Disconnect battery to prevent accidental activation of propulsion system

2. Secure UAS in a safe location

3. Remove all warning signs from public access areas Emergency or Suspected Hazard:

Immediate land UAS at safest and closet ground location in the event

1. Manned aircraft is heard or seen in vicinity of flight 2. There is a public gathering within established safety bou ndary wanting to observe flight 3. Pilot is being distracted from focusing on flight and safety 4. Sudden change in weather (wind bursts) 5. Sudden increase in vehicular traffic in vicinity of flight 6. Birds enter into proximity of flight 7. Any sudden unsafe event that can cause collision, distraction or interruption of control19

19 Safety for public on the ground as well as manned aircraft above is an essential and utmost consideration for aerial videos and photography.

Maintaining a record of safe flight for FAA request and for determining future UAS safety protocols is imperative. The following is a template for flight records to be kept:

Date:____________________ Location:______________________________________________

_____

Pre

‐ flight Inspection:

o Yes o No

Comment: _________________________________________________

Elements

Proximity to airport: _________________ (see attached map pinpointing approximate location of flight)

Airport notified: No Yes

Date:__ _____________ Time: ______________

Phone Number: _______________________ Contact Name:___________________________________

Nearest major intersection:

______________________________________________________________ Proximity to medium traffic road:

__ _______________________________________________________ Proximity to heavily traveled roadway road:

_________________________________________________ Proximity to congested population:

________________________________________________________ Approx. Takeoff Time: GMT:

Weather Good Fair Poor Comment:

Visibility Good Fair Poor Comment:20

20 Wind Speed ___mph ___Gusts/MPH ___avg/MPH Comment:

Approx. Landing Time: GMT: Estimated Elevation Ground level: Safety Concerns: Additional Comments: S ea level:

Appendix 'D'



### Aircraft Manuals

This Appendix includes UAS manufacturer's user manuals, maintenance instructions, and illustrated parts catalogs

. These manuals may be attached to the docket when submitted

. Information regarding design, aircraft performance, fail

- safe features, operating limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and maintenance and inspection procedures is contained within the manuals and supplemental information documents listed below:

1. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual V1.6 2. Phantom 3 Professional Release Notes en 12.24 3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide en V1.2 1214 4. Phantom 3 Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines en 5. Phantom 3 Charging Hub User Manual en 6. Phantom 3 Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer

For more information or questions about this manual please contact:

Scott Ashe Phyxius Aviation LLC 115 Kennington Dr

. Goose Creek, SC 29445 843

- 830

- 0074 Scottashe2@gmail.com