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Ragnar Richard Avery 386 Sandpiper Crt Kalkaska, Ml 49646989-948-8119 ragsavery58@yahoo.com November 11, 2015

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Z·.;;:; :.•;--·, '!Lt f:..**~::** C::.Q .lJ• ,._. '.; \. 0 ........ Petition for Section 333 Exemption I hereby formally request FAA authorization for Ragnar Richard Avery (hereafter "PETITIONER") to**---~erate-~** UAS for chXI (non-governmental) purposes other than for recreation or hobby.--**~~oe-o~~** PETITIONER requests tobe exempted from 14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(l) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow PETITIONER to operate aUAS to perform aerial data collection, including but not limited to aerial imaging. PETITIONER requests.this exemption for its use of UAS both within and without the United States. P.ETITIONER frequently.travels abroad for photographic endeavors and seeks to use UAS in

accordance with all laws of foreign and domestic governmental authorities. PETITIONER requests this-permission topursue its use ofUAS models including OJI Phantom 1,OJI Phantom 2,OJI Phantom 3,OJ! Inspire, 30 Robotics IRIS+, 30 Robotics Solo, 30·Robotics X8+, and 30 Robotics X8- M,or other similar commercially-available and widely-available UAS models. PETITIONER will conduct its use of UAS ina manner which will minimize risk to the NAS, other persons, and property. The following procedures will be followed: (1) UAS will be given a pre-flight inspection before each flight to examine air-worthiness, (2) UAS will not be materially altered from commercial specifications except for battery, prop, and battery alterations, (3) UAS will not be . flown-over people, (4) UAS will always be flown**~Tthinline** of sight to operator(s) pursuant to - Section 333(b)(1), (5) UAS will never reach altitudes over exceeding those allowed, (6) UAS will

never reach speeds exceeding 50 mph, (7) operator will perform a pre-flight visual inspection of the

NAS to determine nearby dangers such as low-flying manned or unmanned aerial vehicles, power lines, and buildings, (8) UAS will be checked for flight stability, proper connection to remote control, and proper performance ata very low altitude before reaching the NAS, and (9) nonparticipating spectators will be asked to staya safe distance away from the flight path of the UAS and its landing location. PETITIONER is an.experienced UAS operator with more**~han** one year of. experience.This petition will benefit the·public interest. Iama photographer who enjoys capturing_images that will inspire·and illustrate the beauty of our natural surroufl:dings. My use ofan- UAS will beto. capture imagery to enlighten the public on the beauty of nature, and wildlife to show how__....,

important itisto our wellbeing. PETITIONER will provide imagery which is not otherwise possible tobe captured without the use ofa UAV, which will assist companies to which the images may be sold, will enhance the public understanding of nature photographed by the UAS, and PETITIONER

will be able to provide UAS safety information to those with whom heor she comes in contact. e**gral:e~Q~emption** underSection 333.**----=-~-----** .......**-~----** ---- -.:::--_- ----- - --**~~--** --