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ve , SE W a s h i n g t o n , D C 2 05 9 0 **R e**  **:** E x e m p ti o n Re que st S e ct i o n 33 3 of th e F A A R ef o rm A ct of t h e F ede ra l Avi at i o n R egu l at i on s f ro m 1 4 C . F . R . 4 5 .23 ( b ) ; 1 4 C . F . R . P a r t 21 ; 1 4 C . F . R . 61. 1 13 ( a ) & ( b ) ; 91 . 7 ( a ) ; 9 1.9 ( b ) ( 2 ) ; 91 . 103 ( b ) ; 91.10 9 ; 119 . 121 ; 91 . 151 ( a ) ; 91 . 203 ( a ) & ( b ) ; 91.4 0 5 ( a ) ; 91.40 7 ( a ) ( 1 ) ; 9 1 . 409 ( a ) ( 2 ) ; 9 1 .417 ( a ) & ( b ) D e a r S i r o r M ada m , I , Brandon Schulz, a m wr i t i n g p u rs ua n t t o t h e F AA M ode r n i z a t i o n an d R e f o rm Act o f 201 2 a n d t h e p ro c e du re s c on ta i ne d w i t h i n 1 4 C . F . R . 11 , t o requ e st t ha t I , Brandon Schulz , a n o wne r an d op e ra to r o f s m a l l u n m a nne d a i r c ra f t , b e e xe m p te d f ro m t h e F ed e ra l Av i a t i o n R e gu l a t i on s ( “ F A Rs ” ) li s te d be l ow so t ha t I , Brandon Schulz, m a y ope ra te m y s m a l l u l t ra li g h t we i gh t un m anne d a i rcra f t sys te m ( “ U AS”) c o m m e r c i a l l y i n a i rs p a ce reg u l a t e d b y t h e F ede ra l Av i a t i o n Ad m i n i s t ra t i o n ( “ F AA” ). As d e sc r i b e d he re i n I , Brandon Schulz, a m a Private Pilot, UAS Pilot , and inspector for Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Facilities (read: no Nuclear Power Plants) . I have built, maintained, and fl own remote control helicopters for 15 years and served as a flight instructor in multiple recreational flying clubs. I ha ve add e d a ho b b y g r ad e hexrotor helicopter 1 U AS to m y i n ven to ry e qu i ppe d wi t h a Sony c a m e ra w i t h i n t e n t fo r ae ri a l v i d e o g ra p h y

/ c i ne m a t o g ra ph y to e nhan ce safety and reliability of Power Generation Utilities ; fo ll o w i n g e xe m p t i o n a n d a pp ro va l b y t h e F AA . T he reb y enhan c i n g t h e i r safety and reducing costs and environmental impacts caused by lack of inspection and maintenance. I ha ve fl o w n R C h e li cop te rs fo r o ve r fi fteen ( 15 ) ye a rs w i t h o u t i n c i d en t . I have logged over 3 years of experience with this specific model 1. C o m m i tt e d to s a fe ty wi t h ea ch fl i gh t . M y, Brandon Schulz's , e xe m p t i o n req u e st w ou l d pe r m i t ope ra t i o n o f u l t ra l i gh t we i gh t , un m anne d ( p il o te d b y re m o te c o n t ro l ) a n d c o m pa ra t i ve l y i ne x pe n s i ve U AS(s) i n li m i te d a i rs p a c e . 2 The inherent regulated safety culture within Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utilities provides an ideal ground for preplanned, safe, and controlled UAS inspections . C u rr en t l y , s i m i l a r li gh twe i gh t , re m o te c on t ro l l e d U AS ' s a re l eg a ll y o p e ra te d b y a m a t e u r hobb y i s ts under FAA and AMA guidelines with a high level of safety . I , Brandon Schulz , h a ve pe rs on a ll y i n s t i l l e d s a fe ty 1 A p p en d i x A - DJI S800 O p e r at o r M a nu a l 2 A p p en d i x B - Airspace Example **Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector -**  **Sec t**  **i o**  **n 3**  **3 3**  **E x** **e m**  **p t**  **i on**  **Pe t**  **i t**  **i o**  **n**Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 2 of 9 p ro to c o l s a n d c on t ro l s 3 to a vo i d an d p re ven t pub l i c h a z a rd , a s we l l a s m anne d a i rcra f t ha z a rd s/ c a ta s t ro ph e . T h i s wi l l a ct to fu rt he r s a fe ty p ro to co l s e xc l u s i ve to li g h twe i g h t U AS ' s s pe c i fi c to Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utility inspection u s a g e a s I , Brandon Schulz, re c o rd f l i gh t da ta an d o t h e r i n fo rm a t i o n g a i n e d t h ro u g h p e rm i tte d fl i g h t ope r a t i on s to s ha re w i t h t h e F AA t h ro u g h an y req u i re d F A A repo rt s to a s s i st wi t h f u t u re p ro to c o l a n d s a f e ty re gu l a t i o n . G ra n t i n g m y, Brandon Schulz's , re qu e st c o m po rt s wi t h t h e S e cre ta ry o f T ran s p o rta t i o n ’ s ( F AA Ad m i n i s t ra t o r’ s ) r e s po n s i bi li t i e s an d a u t h o r i ty to n o t o n l y i n t eg r a te U AS ' s i n t o t h e na t i on a l a i rs p a ce sys te m , bu t t o “ . . . e s ta b li sh r e q u i re m en t s f o r t h e s a f

e ope ra t i o n o f s u c h a i r c r

a f t syst e m s [ U AS ' s] i n t h e na t i on a l a i r s pa ce sys te m ” unde r S e ct i o n 33 3 (c) of t h e Re fo r m Act s pe c i f i c to t h e u s e o f U AS ' s fo r safety and inspection pu r po s e s. F u rt h e r I , Brandon Schulz, w il l condu ct m y ope ra t i o n s i n c o m p l i an ce w i t h t h e p ro to c o l s de s cri be d h e r e i n o r a s o t he r w i se e s ta bl i s he d b y t h e F A A. F o r t h e rea s o n s s ta te d b e l o w I , Brandon Schulz, r e s p e ctfu ll y r eq ue st t h e g ra n t o f a n e xe m p t i o n a ll ow i n g m e to ope ra te u l t ra l i gh t we i gh t , re m o te c o n t ro l l e d U AS ’ s f o r the inspection of Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utilities to enhance public safety and the safety of Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utility emp loyees. This exemption, if

g rant ed, will benefit the public through increased safety, lower Environmental impacts, and lower energy costs . **I .**  **C o**  **n t**  **ac t**  **I n**  **f o**  **r ma**  **t i**  **o n**  **:** Brandon Schulz, Manager United Dynamics AT Technologies Corp. 2681 Coral Ridge Rd. Brooks, KY 40109 Cell: 414 - 587 -4547 Office: 502 - 957 - 7525 **II** . **T h**  **e S**  **p ec**  **i f**  **i c**  **S ec**  **t i**  **on s**  **o f**  **T i**  **t l**  **e 1**  **4 o** **f t**  **h e**  **C od**  **e o**  **f F**  **e d**  **e r** **a l**  **R e**  **g u**  **l a**  **t i**  **on s**  **F r** **o m**  **Wh i**  **c h**  **Brandon Schulz R**  **e q**  **u es**  **ts E xe**  **m p**  **t i**  **o n**  **a r** **e :**  1 4 C FR 2 1 ; 1 4 C . F . R . 45 . 2 3 ( b ) ; 1 4 C FR 6 1 . 1 1 3 ( a ) & ( b ) ; 1 4 C . F . R . 91 , e t s e q . ; 1 4 C FR 4 0 7 ( a ) ( 1 ) ; 1 4 C FR 4 0 9 ( a ) (2 ) ; an d , 1 4 C FR 4 1 7 ( a ) & ( b ) .

3 A p p en d i x C - P e rs o n a l P r ot o c o l s an d C on t r olsBrandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 3 of 9 **Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector -**  **Sec t**  **i o**  **n 3**  **3 3**  **E x** **e m**  **p t**  **i on**  **Pe t**  **i t**  **i o**  **n I**  **I I**  **. T**  **h e**  **E x** **t e**  **n t**  **o f**  **r e**  **l i**  **e f**  **Brandon Schulz seek** **s a**  **n d**  **t h**  **e R**  **ea s**  **o n**  **H e**  **S eek** **s S**  **u c**  **h R**  **e l**  **i e**  **f:** I , Brandon Schulz, s ub m i t t h i s a p p li c a t i o n i n a cc o rdan ce w i t h t h e R e f o r m Act , 11 2 P . L . 9 5 § § 33 1 - 33 4 , s ee k i n g rel i e f fro m an y c u rren t l y ap p li c a b l e F A R s op e ra t i n g to p r e ven t m e , Brandon Schulz, con te m p l a te d c o mm e rc i a l inspection , safety a n d o t h e r fl i gh t ope ra t i o n s w i t h i n t h e NAS . T h e R e fo rm Act i n S e ct i o n 33 2 p r o v i d e s f o r s u ch i n teg ra t i o n o f c i v i l un m ann e d a i r cra f t sys t e m s i n to ou r n a t i on a l a i rs p a ce sys te m a s i t i s i n t h e p ub l i c ’ s i n t e re st to d o s o . M y, Brandon Schulz's , u l t ra li g h t we i gh t U AS m ee t s t h e de fi n i t i o n o f “s m a l l un m anne d a i rc ra ft” a s de fi n e d i n S e ct i o n 3 3 1 a n d t he re fo re t h e i n t e g ra t i o n o f m y u l t ra li gh t we i gh t U AS i s e x p re s s l y c o n te m p l a t e d b y t h e R efo rm A ct . I wo u l d li ke t o o p e ra te m y u l t ra li g h t we i gh t U AS p ri o r t o t h e t i m e p e r i o d b y w h i ch t h e Re fo rm Act req u i re s t h e F A A to p ro m u l ga te r u l e s go ve rn i n g s u c h cra f t . T he re b y, p ro v i d i n g d i re ct e x pe ri e n ce an d va l u a b l e i n f o r m a t i o n fo r f

o r m a l re g u l a t i o n t ha t c a n b e a d m i n i ste re d un i f o r m l y to al l inspections re l a t e d to U AS a e r i a l v i de o a n d pho tog r aph y. T h e Re fo rm Act g u i d e s t h e S e cre ta ry i n de te r m i n i n g t h e ty pe s o f U AS ' s t ha t m a y ope ra t e s afe l y i n ou r n a t i on a l a i rs p a ce syst e m . C on s i d e ra t i on s i n c l ude : T h e we i gh t , s i ze , s pe e d an d o ve ra l l c apa b i l i t i e s of t h e U AS ' s; W h e t h e r t h e U AS w il l b e ope ra te d n e a r a i r po rts o r h e a v i l y po p u l a te d a re a s; a n d , W he t h e r t h e U AS wi l l b e ope ra te d b y l i n e o f s i gh t . 1 1 2 P . L . 9 5 § 33 3 ( a ) . E a ch o f t he s e i t e m s re fl e c t i n f a vo r o f a n e xe m p t i o n fo r m e , Brandon Schulz . M y U AS u t i l i z e s six ( 6 ) c oun te r - ro t a t i n g p ro pe ll e rs fo r b a l an ce , co n t ro l an d s ta b ili ty. M y U AS i s equ i ppe d w i t h G PS an d au to re t u rn s a fe ty te c hn o l og y. W e i g h i n g l e ss t h a n fifteen ( 15 ) po u n d s (fa r b e l o w t h e m a x i m u m 5 5 poun d li m i t ) ; i n c l u d i n g c a m e ra w i t h g i m ba l . I , Brandon Schulz, c on s i d e rs s afe t y a s fo re m o st wi t h ea ch fli gh t . Ev ery fl ight is carefully planned for the specific task before any operations take place. This planning identifis any risks and take in account the airspace to be operated in, flight path, public safety, personal safety, maintenance records, and a preflight check of the UAS. M y s m a l l un m a n ne d a i r c ra f t i s de s i g n e d to h o ve r i n p l a ce v i a G PS an d op e ra te i n l e ss t ha n a 2 4 k no t w i n d . F o r s a fe ty, s ta b i l i ty an d fea r o f fi na n c i a l l o ss I wi l l n o t fl y i n wi nd s e xc eed i n g my personal safety maximums and aircraft design ) . B u i l t i n s a fe ty s ys t e m s i n c l ud e a G P S m o d e t ha t a l l o ws m y U AS t o ho ve r i n p l a ce w h e n ra di o c o n t ro l s a re r e l e a s ed . W i t h t h re e m ode s t o c ho o se fro m . T h is provides t h e s a fe s t , m o st re l i a b l e an d s ta b l e platform to p r e ve n t a c c i d e n t an d h a z a rd . W h e n p il o t c o m m un i ca t i o n i s l o st the U AS has an integrated failsafe that allows it to s l o wl y de s cen d to po i n t o f t a ke o f f . I d o no t o p e ra t e my U AS nea r a i r po rts, H o s p i ta l s , n o r P o li ce h e li po rt s, a n d d o no t op e ra t e ne a r a rea s w h e r e g e ne ra l pub l i c i s w i t h i n fi f

ty to on e h un d r e d (5 0 - 1 00 ) ya rd s depe nd i n g o n l o c a t i o n , c on d i t i on s an d wea t her . Every flight is preplanned and run through a safety check to ensure the general public and other aircraft would not be a risk factor. I a m c on s tan t l y o n a l e rt fo r an y m anne d a i rc r a f t ( P o li ce / M ed i ca l he l i c o p te rs, GA, AG, Commercial e t c . ) an d p rep a re d t o l a n d /ab o r

t i m m ed i a t e l y to t h e nea re st a n d s a f e st g roun d p o i n t s ho ul d a m anne d a i rc raf

t a p p roa ch m y l o ca t i o n o r I s u s p e ct m an n e d a i r c ra f t m a y app roa ch n ea r m y l o c a t i o n . In addition, I always fly with a "spotter" for an addition level of safety. The spotter supplements my (the PIC) situational awareness by constantly scanning for other aircraft as well as people. M y U AS i s capa b l e o f ve rt i ca l an d ho ri z o n ta l o pe ra t i o ns ,Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 4 of 9 a n d a re fl o w n o n l y wi t h i n m y l i n e o f s i gh t o f m e , a s t h e re m o t e con t ro l p il o t . U t i l i z i n g ba tte ry p o we r ra t h e r t h a n c o m bu s t i bl e fue l s, fl i gh t s gene r a ll y l a st b e twee n five ( 5 ) to fi fteen ( 15 ) m i nu te s , wi t h a n a l t i t u d e un d e r on e hun d re d fi fty ( 1 50 ) fee t AGL, or nor more than 50ft above the structure of inspection . I , Brandon

**Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector**  **- Sec**  **t i**  **o n**  **3 3**  **3 E**  **x e**  **m p**  **t i**  **on Pe**  **t i**  **t i**  **o n**  Schulz , u t i l i ze a f re sh fu ll y c h a rg e d ba tt e ry w i t h e a ch fl i gh t . As a s a fe ty p re c a u t i o n ; every battery is charged and tested utilizing a Battery Management System that tracks battery condition such as capacity, internal resistance, and voltage . An y battery that does not meet it s specification after a charge cycle is complete is marked as "not airworthy" and discarded. F u l l fl i g h t ti m e l i m i t f o r ea c h ba tt e ry i s fifteen ( 15 ) to twenty ( 20 ) m i nu te s a s te s t e d . I d o no t ope ra te m y U AS a t o r be l o w m anu fa ct u re re c o mm en d m i n i m u m c ha rg e l e ve l s f o r ope ra t i o n ; p re fe r ri n g to re m a i n we l l wi t h i n a s a fe o pe ra t i n g r

ang e to i n s u re adeq u a t e c o m m u n i c a t i o n b e twee n ra d i o c on t ro l an d U AS to e l i m i na t e p o t en t i a l fo r c r a s h , l o ss o f c on t ro l o r ha z a rd . R e s e rve ba tt e ri e s a re a t han d w i t h ea ch e xe rc i se to i n s u r e re p l a ce m en t fo r s u f f i c i e n t s a f

e l e ve l o f o pe rat i on . I d o no t be li e ve i n t a k i n g r i sk t h a t m a y c au se a cra s h , t h a t c o u l d crea te ha z a rd to t h e pu bl i c/ p ro p e rty

/ m an n e d a i rcra f

t , an d ha ve n o de s i re to l o se a n i n ve s t m en t . I h a ve c l o ck e d nu m e rou s p ra ct i ce fli gh ts i n re m o t e a r e a s a s a hobb y i st s i m u l a t i n g fl i gh t s fo r fu t u re c o m m e rc i a l u se to g a i n fa m i l i a r i z a t i o n w i t h t h e c h a ra ct e r i st i cs o f t h i s s p e c i fi c U AS ' s pe r

fo r m an ce unde r d i ffe r en t te m p e ra t u re an d we a t he r c on d i t i on s. I a l so p ra ct i ce c o m pu te r i z e d s i m u l a t e d fli gh ts t o m a i n ta i n a d e qua te s k i l l s an d re s pon s e re fl e x t i m e . A l l f o r t h e s a ke o f s afe ty. I , Brandon Schulz , a m e x t r e m e l y c au t i ou s w h e n ope ra t i n g o f m y U AS / u l t ra l i gh t we i gh t un m anne d a i r c ra f

t an d w il l n o t “ c r e a te a ha z a rd t o u s e rs o f t h e n a t i o na l a i rs pa ce sys te m o r t h e pub l i c . ” 11 2 P . L . 9 5 § 33 3 ( b ). G i ve n t h e s m a l l s i ze a n d we i gh t o f m y U AS i t f a ll s we l l w i t h i n C o n g re ss ’ s c o n t e m p l a t e d s afe ty z o n e w h e n i t p ro m u l ga te d t h e Re fo rm Act an d t h e c o r r e s po n d i n g d i re ct i ve t o i n teg ra te U AS ' s i n to t h e n a t i on a l a i rs pa ce sys te m . D oug l a s T ru deau ’ s U AS, u s e d i n ho b b y fl i g h t , h a s a d e m on s t rab l e s afe ty re c o rd a n d d o e s no t p o se a n y t h re a t t o t h e ge ne ra l p u b li c o r n a t i on a l s e c u r i ty . **I V**  **. H**  **o w**  **Brandon Schulz's R** **e q**  **u es**  **t W**  **i l**  **l B**  **e n**  **e f**  **i t**  **t h**  **e P ub**  **l i**  **c A**  **s A**  **Who l**  **e :**  Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utilities own and operate thousands of components that require periodic inspections to meet industry standards. These components are often hazardous in nature due to their location or the materials an d compounds that they contain. Historically the only wa y to visually inspect these componen ts was by means of putting a human, with a camera, in harm's way. Dangerous man lifts, buggies, suspended scaffolding, and commercial manned helicopters are often used. In many cases the inspections are limited or delayed due to safety and cost. My ultra l ight UAS provides the utilities with an inspection that does not put humans in harm ' s wa y. It allows the components to be inspected withoutBrandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 5 of 9 combustible fuels or putting human life at risk . In addition, the public benefits from my UAS inspecting Power Generation Utilities due to the inherit safety that is required on all plant sites. These locations utilize safety measure from OSHA, NFP, and the NSC by training all personal on site before work is conducted. All plant sites are security controlled locations with limited access. Safety training is required for every individual on site as well as Personal Protective Equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, proper clothing, and steel toed boots. Inspections of components are isolated from the personnel on site by means of a "sterile area". Barricades with appropriate signage restricts any person from entering the inspection area. This provides a safety blanketed environment to integrate UAS operations. As an added measure of safety, Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Facilities are also marked on Sectional Charts to provide a blanketed level of awareness to all aircraft operating in that airspace in addition to the COA and NOTA M that would be required before UAS operations. C o ng r e ss ha s a l read y p r o c l a i m e d t ha t i t i s i n t h e pub l i c ’ s i n te r e st t o i n teg ra te c o m m e r c i a ll y fl o w n U AS ' s i n t o t h e n a t i on a l a i rs p a ce s ys t e m , he n ce t h e pa s s i n g o f t h e R efo rm Act . G ra n t i n g m y, Brandon Schulz's , e xe m p t i o n reque st fu rt h e rs t h e pu b li c i n t e re st t h rou g h safety inspections, environmental inspections, and preventive maintenance inspections of Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utilities. M y u l t ra l i gh t we i g h t U AS i s ba tt e ry po we re d an d cre a te s n o e m i ss i on s t ha t c a n ha r m t h e en v i ro n m en t . T h e c o n s equ en ce o f m y u l t ra l i gh t we i gh t U AS cra s h i n g i s fa r l e s s t ha n a f ul l s i ze h e l i c op te r o r fi xe d w i n g a i r cra f t ; w h i c h a r e hea vy, c o n ta i n co m bu s t i b l e f u e l an d c a n c a u se c a ta s t rop h i c de va s ta t i o n to t h e pu bl i c .Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 6 of 9 **Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector**  **- Sec**  **t i**  **o n**  **3 3**  **3 E**  **x e**  **m p**  **t i**  **on Pe**  **t i**  **t i**  **o n**  T h e pu bl i c ’ s i n te r e st i s fu rt h e re d b y m i n i m i z i n g e c o l o g i c a l a n d c r a sh t h r e a t b y pe r m i tt i n g ae ri a l v i de o / p ho t o c a p t u re t h ro u g h m y ba tt e ry ope ra t e d u l t ra li gh t we i gh t U AS ' s. P e r m i tt i n g m e , Brandon Schulz, to i m m ed i a t e l y fl y w i t h i n na t i o na l a i r s pa ce fu rt he rs e c on o m i c g ro wt h . G ran t i n g m y e xe m p t i o n re que st s ub s tan t i a ll y f u r t he rs t h e e c o no m i c i m pa ct fo r t h e entire United States of America . **V. R** **eas o**  **n s**  **Wh y**  **Brandon Schulz's**  **E x**  **em p**  **t io**  **n W**  **i l**  **l N**  **o t**  **A d**  **v e**  **r se**  **l y**  **A ff** **ec t**  **S a**  **f e**  **t y**  **O r**  **H o** **w T**  **h e**  **E xe**  **m p**  **t i**  **o n**  **W i**  **l l**  **P r** **o v**  **i d**  **e a**  **L eve**  **l o**  **f S**  **a f** **e ty**  **A t**  **L eas**  **t E**  **q u**  **a l**  **T o**  **E x**  **i s**  **t i**  **n g**  **R u**  **l e**  **:** M y, Brandon Schulz's , e xe m p t i o n w i l l no t a d ve rs e l y a f fe ct s a fe ty . Q u i t e t h e c on t ra ry, fo r t h e r e a s on s s t a te d p e r m i tt i n g m e , Brandon Schulz, to l o g m o re fli gh t t i m e i n the NAS , in c o m m un i ca t i o n wi t h t h e F A A, w il l a ll ow m e to c on t r i bu te t o t h e i nno va t i o n an d i m p l e m en t a t i o n o f ne w a n d no v e l , a s o f ye t un d i sc o v e re d s afe ty p ro to c o l s fo r UAS t ha t c a n embraced by the FAA for development cooperation. I n ad d i t i o n I , Brandon Schulz, s ub m i t t h e fo ll o w i n g re p re s e n t a t i on s o f e n ha n c e m e n t s to c u rren t Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utilities inspections. M y U AS operations would only be performed in secured and sterile locations for safety . M y U AS operations would prevent any person (except for myself and the spotter) fr om entering the sterile flight area. Anyone inside or outside the sterile flight area would be wearing full Personal Protective Equipment M y U AS we i g h s l e ss t ha n 15 poun d s c o m p l e t e w i t h a s m a l l u l t ra li g h t we i g h t h i g h qua l i ty Sony c a m e r a ; I o n l y o pe ra te m y U AS be l o w 200 ft AGL or less than 50ft above the highest structure ; m y U AS on l y o pe r a te fo r 5 - 15 m i nu te s pe r fli gh t ; I l an d m y U AS p r i o r to m a n u fa ct u re r r e c o m m ende d m i n i m u m l e v e l of ba tt e ry po we r ; I p i l o t m y U AS t h roug h re m o t e c on t ro l o n l y b y li n e of s i gh t with additional help from a spotter ; M y U AS h a s G PS a fl i g h t s a f e ty fe a t u r e w h e reb y i t ho v e rs a n d t he n s l o w l y l an d s i f c o m m un i c a t i o n w i t h t h e re m o t e c on t ro l p i l o t i s l o s t ; I a ct i v e l y a n a l y ze fl i g h t d a t a an d o t h e r s o u rc e s of i n fo r m a t i o n to c o n s tan t l y upda te a n d en h an ce s afe ty p r o to c o l s; I o n l y o p e ra te i n rea s o n a b l y s a f e en v i ro n m en t t ha t a re s t ri ct l y c on t r o l l ed and are not near a i r p o rts (unless permission is given) an d a ct i v e l y p op u l a te d a re a s; I c ondu ct e x

ten s i ve p re - fl i g h t i n s p e ct i on s a n d p ro to co l , du ri n g w h i ch s a fe ty c a r ri e s p r i m a ry i m po rtan c e ; I a l wa ys ob ta i n s a l l ne c e s s a ry p e r m i ss i o n s p ri o r t o o p e ra t i o n ; an d , I h a ve p ro c ed u re s i n p l a ce t o a bo rt fl i gh t s i n t h e e v en t o f s a fe ty b r e a c he s o r po ten t i a l d a n g e r. **Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector -**  **Sec t**  **i o**  **n 3**  **3 3**  **E x** **e m**  **p t**  **i on**  **Pe t**  **i t**  **i o**  **n**Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 7 of 9 M y, Brandon Schulz's , s a f e ty p ro to c o l s p r

o v i d e a l e ve l o f s afe ty eq u a l t o o r e xceed i n g e x i s t i n g r u l e s. I t i s i m p o rtan t to no te t ha t a b s en t to t h e i n teg ra t i o n o f co m m e rc i a l U AS i n t o ou r na t i on a l a i rs pa ce syst e m , h e li co p t e rs and aerial man lifts a re t h e p r i m a ry m ea n s o f inspection . W hi l e t h e s afe ty r e c o rd o f these procedures r e m a rk ab l y strong , t h e r e h a s bee n injuries and loss of life due to humans being subjected to these calculated risks ; i t i s fa r s a fe r to o p e ra t e a ba tte ry po we r e d u l t ra li gh t we i gh t U AS. F i rs t , t h e p o ten t i a l l o ss o f l i f e i s d i m i n i s h e d be c au se U AS ' s c a rry n o peo p l e o n boa rd a n d I o n l y op e ra te s m y U AS i n s p e c i fi c a r e a s a wa y fro m m a ss popu l a t i o n s. S e c o nd , t he re i s n o liquid fu e l o n bo a rd a U AS an d t h u s t h e po te n t i a l fo r fi r e o r e x p l o s i o n s i s g rea t l y d i m i n i s hed . T h i rd , t h e s m a l l s i ze an d e xt re m e m a neu v e ra b i l i ty o f m y U AS a l l o w m e to re m o t e l y p il o t a wa y fro m an d a vo i d h a z a rd s q u i c k l y a n d s a fe l y. Forth , the safety blanketed environment of Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utilities (Required safety training, barricades, hard hats, proper clothing, secure sites, limited access) is a perfect environment to integrate UAS safety into the NAS. La s t l y , g i v e n i t s s m a l l s i ze a n d we i gh t , e ve n w he n c l o se eno ug h to c ap t u re a m a z i n g i m age s, m y U AS nee d no t b e so c l o se to t h e obj e ct s t he y a re f o c u s e d o n t h ro u g h t h e te c hn o l o g y an d u se o f po st ed i t i n g s o ftwa re a l l o wi n g pa n a n d z oo m . Acc o rd i ng l y, m y U AS h a s bee n e x pe ri m en ta ll y o pe ra te d f o r f a m ili a r i z a t i o n /c o m pe t e n cy an d w il l co n t i nu e to o p e ra t e a t a n d ab o ve c u r ren t s a fe ty l e ve l s. **V I**  **. A**  **S u**  **m m**  **ar y**  **T h**  **e F**  **A A**  **M a**  **y P ub**  **l i**  **s h**  **i n**  **t h**  **e F**  **e d**  **e r** **a l**  **R e**  **g i**  **s t**  **e r**  **:** A. 1 4 C . F . R . 2 1 an d 1 4 C . F . R . 9 1 : A i rwo rt h i ne ss C e rt i f i ca t e s, M a n u a l s an d T h e L i k e . 1 4 C . F . R . 2 1 , S u b p a rt H , en t i t l e d A i r wo rt h i n e ss C e rt i fi ca te s, s e t s f o rt h r equ i re m en t s fo r p ro c u re m e n t o f ne c e ss a ry a i rwo rt h i ne s s c e rt i fi c a te s i n re l a t i o n t o F AR § 91 . 203 ( a )( 1 ). T h e s i z e , we i gh t a n d en c l o s e d o pe r a t i on a l a re a of m y, Brandon Schulz's, U AS pe r m i ts e xe m p t i o n fro m P a rt 2 1 b e c au s e m y U AS m ee ts ( an d e xc eed s ) a n eq u i v a l e n t l e v e l o f s a fe ty pu rs u an t t o S e ct i o n 33 3 o f t h e R efo rm Act . T h e F A A i s a u t ho ri z e d to e xe m p t a i rcraft fro m t h e a i r wo rt h i n e ss c e rt i fi c a t e req u i re m en t und e r bo t h t h e Act ( 4 9 U . S . C . § 44 7 0 1 (f)) an d S e ct i o n 33 3 o f t h e R efo rm Act . B o t h p i e c e s o f l eg i s l a t i o n p e r m i t t h e F AA to e xe m p t U AS ' s fro m t h e a i rwo rt h i ne ss c e rt i fi ca te re qu i re m en t i n c o n s i d e ra t i o n o f t h e we i gh t , s i z e , s p eed , m aneu v e rab i li t y an d p ro x i m i ty t o a rea s s u ch a s a i rpo rts an d d e n se p op u l a t i o n s. M y, Brandon Schulz's , c u rre n t an d p r o j e cte d U AS ' s m ee t o r e xc ee d ea ch o f t h e e l e m e n t s. 1 4 C . F . R . 91 . 7 ( a ) p ro h i b i t s t h e op e r a t i o n of a n a i r c ra f t w i t h ou t a n a i r

wo rt h i n e ss c e rt i fi c a te . As n o s u ch c e rt i fi c a te w i l l b e ap pl i c ab l e i n t h e fo rm c on te m p l a te d b y t h e F A R s, t h i s R e gu l a t i o n i s i n ap p li ca b l e . 1 4 C . F . R . § 91 . 9 ( b ) ( 2 ) req u i re s a n a i rc ra ft fli gh t m anu a l i n t h e a i rc r a ft . As t h e re a re n o o n bo a rd p il o ts o r pa ss e n ge rs, a n d g i v e n t h e s i ze o f t h e U AS ' s , t h i s R eg u l a t i o n i s i na pp l i ca b l e . A n eq u i va l en t l e v e l o f s a fe ty w il l b e a c h i e v e d b y m a i n t a in i n g aBrandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 8 of 9 **Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector -**  **Sec t**  **i o**  **n 3**  **3 3**  **E x** **e m**  **p t**  **i on**  **Pe t**  **i t**  **i o**  **n** s a fe ty /fl i g h t m anua l d el i nea t i n g a r e a s o f whe re s a fe ty c a n b e d efi ne d . 4 T h e F AA ha s p re v i o u s l y i s s ue d e xe m p t i on s t o t h i s re g u l a t i o n i n E xe m p t i o n N o s. 86 0 7 , 8 7 37 , 8738 , 9 2 99 , 9 29 9 A, 956 5 , 9565 B, 10167 , 10 1 6 7A, 1060 2 , 1070 0 an d 3 2827 . 1 4 C . F . R . § 9 1 . 1 2 1 re g a rd i n g a l t i m e t e r s e t t i n g s i s i n a p p li cab l e i n s ofa r a s m y U AS u t il i z e s e l e ct ro n i c g l o b a l po s i t i on i n g s ys t e m s w i t h a ba ro m e t r i c s e n s o r . 1 4 C . F . R . § 9 1 . 2 0 3 ( a ) a n d ( b ) p ro v i de s fo r t h e c a r ry i n g of c i v i l a i rc raft ce rt if i c a t i on s a n d reg i s t ra t i on s . T he y a r

e i n a p p li cab l e fo r t h e s a m e rea s o n s d e sc r i b e d a bo ve . T h e e q u i va l en t l e ve l of s af ety w i l l b e a c h i e ve d b y m a i n t a i n i n g an y s u c h re qu i re d ce rt if i c at i on s a n d reg i s t ra t i on s b y m e , Brandon Schulz . B . 1 4 C . F . R . § 4 5 . 2 3 : M a r k i n g of T h e A i r c raf t . App l i cab l e C o de s of F e d e ra l Re g u l a t i o n r e q u i re a i rc raft t o b e m a r ke d a c co rd i n g to c e r t a i n s pe c i f i ca t i o n s. M y U AS a re , b y d ef i n i t i o n , un m a n n e d . T he y t h e refo re d o n ot ha ve a c a b i n , co c k p i t o r p i l o t s t a t i o n o n w h i c h t o m a r k c e r t a i n wo rd s o r p h ra s e s . F u r t h e r , two - i n ch l e tt e r i n g i s d i f f i c u l t t o p l a ce o n s u c h s m a l l a i rc ra ft w i t h d i m e n s i o n s s m a ll e r t h a t m i n i m a l l e tt e r i n g re q u i re m e n t . R e ga r d l e ss, I w i l l m a r k i ts U AS s i n t h e l a r ge st p o ss i b l e l e tt e r i n g b y p l a c i n g t h e wo rd “ EX P E R I M E N TA L ” o n i t s fu s e l a g e a s re q u i re d b y 1 4 C . F . R . § 4 5 . 2 9 (f ) so t h a t I t h e p i l o t , o r an yo n e a ss i s t i n g m e a s a s p o tt e r w i t h t h e U A V w i l l s e e t h e m a r k i n g s . T h e F A A h a s p re v i ou s l y i s s u e d e xe m p t i on s t o t h i s regu l a t i o n t h ro u g h E xe m p t i o n s N o s . 8 7 3 8 , 1 0 1 67 , 1 0 1 6 7A a n d 1 0 70 0 . C . 1 4 C . F . R . § 6 1 . 11 3 : P r i v a te P il o t P r i v i l ege s an d L i m i ta t i o n s: P I C . Pu rs u a n t t o 1 4 C . F . R . § § 61 . 1 1 3 ( a ) & ( b ) , p r i va t e p i l o t s a re l i m i t e d t o n on - co m m e rc i a l o p e ra t i o n s. I , Brandon Schulz, ca n a c h i e ve a n e qu i va l e n t l e ve l of s af ety a s a c h i e ve d b y c u r ren t R e gu l a t i o n s be cau s e m y U AS do e s n o t ca r r y a n y p i l o t s o r pa s s e n ge rs. F u r t h e rmore , my Private Pilot License and associated NAS knowledge have given me the means to understand the NAS and FAR's associated with all operations in the NAS and hold my

o perations to an equal, or higher, safety standard . T h e r i sks a tt e n d e d t o t h e o p e ra t i o n of m y U AS i s fa r l e s s t h a n t h e r i sk l e ve l s i n he r e n t i n t h e c o m m e rc i a l a ct i v i t i e s o u t li n e d i n 1 4 C . F . R . § 61 , e t s e q . T h u s, a l l o w i n g m e , Brandon Schulz, t o o pe r a t e m y U AS m e e t a n d e xc ee d c u r ren t s afe ty l e ve l s i n re l a t i o n t o 1 4 C . F . R . § 6 1 . 1 1 3 ( a ) & ( b ) . D . 1 4 C . F . R . 91 . 1 1 9 : M i n i m u m S afe A l t i t u de s. 1 4 C . F . R . § 9 1 . 1 1 9 p re sc r i b e s s af e a l t i t u d e s fo r t h e o p e ra t i o n of c i v i l a i rc raft . I t a l l o ws he l i c o p t e rs t o b e o pe rat e d a t l o w e r a l t i t u d e s i n ce rt a i n c o nd i t i on s. M y U AS w i l l ne ve r o p e ra t e a t a n a l t i t u d e g re a t e r t h a n 200ft A G L or 50ft above the tallest structure . I , Brandon Schulz, w i l l o pe r a t e m y U AS i n s af e a re a s a wa y f ro m congested areas, the p u b l i c , a n d t raf

f i c ; p ro v i d i n g a l e ve l of s afe ty a t l e a st e q u i va l e n t t o o r b e l o w t h o se i n re l a t i o n t o m i n i m u m s afe a l t i t u de s. G i ve n t h e s i z e , we i gh t , m an e u ve rab i li ty a n d s p e e d of m y U AS , a n e q u i va l en t o r h i g h e r l e ve l of s af ety w i l l b e a c h i e ve d . E . 1 4 C . F . R . 9 1 . 40 5 ( a ) ; 4 0 7 ( a ) ( 1 ) ; 4 0 9 ( a ) ( 2 ) ; 4 1 7 ( a ) & ( b ) : M a i n t ena n ce I n s p e ct i o n s.

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o rt h i ne ss c e rt i fi c a te r e qu i re m e n t und e r b o t h t h e Act (4 9 U . S . C . § 4 4 7 0 1 (f)) an d S e ct i o n 3 3 3 o f t h e R e fo rm Act . B o t h p i e c e s o f l eg i s l a t i o n p e r m i t t h e F AA t o e xe m p t U AS ' s fro m t h e a i rw o rt h i ne ss ce rt i fi c a te req ui re m e n t i n co n s i d e ra t i o n o f t h e we i g h t , s i ze , s pee d , m aneu ve rab i li t y an d p ro x i m i ty t o a rea s s u c h a s a i r p o rts an d de n se p o p u l a t i on s. M y U AS m ee t s o r e xc ee d s ea ch o f t h e e l e m e n t s. 1 4 C . F . R . 91 . 7 ( a ) p ro h i b i t s t h e ope r a t i o n o f a n a i rcra ft wi t hou t a n a i r wo rt h i ne ss c e rt i fi ca t e . As n o s u ch c e rt i fi c a te wil l b e app l i ca b l e i n t h e fo rm c on te m p l a te d b y t h e F A R s, t h i s R eg u l a t i o n i s i nap pl i cab l e . 1 4 C . F . R . § 91 . 9 ( b ) ( 2 ) req u i re s a n ai r cra f t fli g h t m anua l i n t h e a i rc ra ft . As t he re a r e n o p i l o ts o r pa ss eng e rs, a n d g i ve n t h e s i ze o f t h e U AS ' s , t h i s R e gu l a t i o n i s i n ap p li c a b l e . An equ i va l e n t l e ve l o f s a f e ty w il l b e a c h i e ve d b y m a i n t a i n i n g a m a nua l . T h e F AA ha s p re v i o u s l y i ss ue d e xe m p t i on s to t h i s r e g u l a ti o n i n E xe m p t i o n N o s. 8 6 07 , 87 3 7 , 873 8 , 9299 , 9 2 99 A, 956 5 , 95 6 5 B, 101 67 , m a i n ten a n ce p ro g ra m t ha t i n vo l ve s re g u l a r s of twa r e upda te s a n d c u ra t i ve m ea s u re s f o r a n y d a m age d h a rd wa r e . T h e re f o re , a n e q u i va l e n t l e ve l o f s a fe ty wi l l b e a c h i e ve d . **I n**  **s u**  **m m**  **ar y** **, Brandon Schulz**  **seek s**  **a n**  **e xe**  **m p**  **t i**  **o n**  **f r** **o m**  **t h**  **e f** **o ll**  **o wi**  **n g**  **R e**  **g u**  **l a**  **t i**  **o n**  **s :**  1 4 C . F . R . 2 1 , s u b pa rt H ; 1 4 C . F . R . 45 . 2 3 ( b ) ; 1 4 C . F . R . § § 61 . 11 3 ( a ) & ( b ) ; 1 4 C . F . R . § 91 . 7 ( a ); 1 4 C . F . R . § 91 . 9 ( b ) ( 2 ) ; 1 4 C . F . R . § 9 1 . 10 3 ( b ); 1 4 C . F . R . § 9 1 . 109 ; 1 4 C .F . R . § 91 . 119 ; 1 4 C . F . R . § 9 1 . 121 ; 1 4 C . F . R . § 91 . 1 5 1 ( a ); 1 4 C .F . R . § § 91 . 2 03 ( a ) an d ( b ) ; 1 4 C . F . R . § 91 . 4 0 5 ( a ) ; 1 4 C . F. R . § 9 1 . 40 7 ( a ) ( 1 ); 1 4 C . F . R . § 91 . 40 9 ( a )( 2 ) ; 1 4 C . F. R . § 91 . 40 9 ( a ) ( 2 ); an d , 1 4 C . F . R . § § 91 . 41 7 ( a ) & ( b ) t o c o m m e r c i a ll y o p e ra te m y, Brandon Schulz's, s m a l l un m anne d ve h i c l e /li gh twe i g h t un m anne d a i r c ra f t ve h i c l e in Power Generation Utility inspection op e ra ti on s at an equal or higher level of safety congruent to these regulations. C u rre n t l y, Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utility inspections require u se o f l a rg e r a i r c ra f

t r un n i n g o n c o m bu s t i b l e f u e l or aerial man lifts . G ran t i n g m y, Brandon Schulz's , reque st f

o r e xe m p t i o n wi l l re d u ce c u rr en t r i sk l e ve l s an d t h e reb y enh an ce s a fe ty. M y U AS cra ft d o no t c on ta i n po te n t i a ll yBrandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector - S e c ti on 333 E e x e m pt ion P e t i ti on P a g e 10 of 9 **Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector -**  **Sec t**  **i o**  **n 3**  **3 3**  **E x** **e m**  **p t**  **i on**  **Pe t**  **i t**  **i o**  **n** e x p l o s i ve fu e l , i s s m a l l e r , l i gh t e r an d m o r e m aneu ve r a b l e t ha n con ve n t i o n a l manned helicopters . F u rt he r, I o p e ra t e a t l o we r a l t i t u de s a n d in limited a i rs pa ce e li m i na t i n g p o t en t i a l pu bl i c ri sk fl y i n g t o a n d f ro m e s ta b l i s he d a i r fi e l d s. I , Brandon Schulz, h a ve be e n i n fo rm a l l y a n a l yz i n g fl i g h t i n fo rm a t i o n an d wi l l c o m p i l e s a fe ty p ro t o co l s an d t h e i m p l e m en ta t i o n o f a fl i g h t ope ra t i o n s m anua l for Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Utility inspection u s ag e t ha t e xc e e d s c u r re n t l y a c cep te d m ean s a n d m e t h o d s fo r s a fe fl i g h t . F o rm a l c ol l e ct i o n o f i n f o rm a t i o n s h a re d wi t h t h e F AA wi l l enha n ce t h e F AA ' s i n te rn a l e ff o rts to e s t ab li sh p ro to c o l s f o r c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e F A A M ode r n i za t i o n a n d Re f o r m A ct o f 2012 . T he r

e a re n o p e rs onn e l o n b o a rd m y, Brandon Schulz's , U AS an d t h e re f o re t h e li k e li h o o d o f dea t h o r s e ri ou s b o d il y i nj u ry i s s i g n i fi ca n t l y d i m i n i s h e d . M y, Brandon Schulz's , ope ra t i o n o f m y U AS, we i g h i n g l e ss t ha n 15 poun d s an d t ra ve l l i n g a t l o we r s pee d s w i t h i n li m i te d a rea s w il l p r o v i d e a n equ i va l e n t l e ve l o f s a fe ty a s t ha t a c h i e ve d un de r c u rren t FA R s. Acc o rd i n g l y I , Brandon Schulz, re s pe ctfu l l y re q ue st t h a t t h e F A A g ra n t m y e xe m p t i o n reque st an d a m w i l li n g to c oop e ra t e i n s ha ri n g i n fo r m a t i o n to b ene fi t t h e F AA , s a f e ty of m anne d a i r c ra f t , an d t h e g en e ra l p u b li c a t l a r g e . R e s pe ctfu ll y s ub m i tted , Brandon Schulz, Manager United Dynamics and AT Corp. 2681 Coral Ridge Rd. Brooks, KY 40109

# A **p p**  **e nd**  **i x**  **A**

DJI S800 Hex- rotor O p era to r Ma n u a l

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### Hy per Link Below S800 ManualBrandon Schulz , Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector, UDC Brooks, KY 

# A **p p**  **e nd**  **i x**  **B** Airspace ExampleBrandon Schulz , Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/Inspector, UDC Brooks, KY



# Fossil Pow **er Generation Utility Airspace Example**  ***** * This example is intended as a theoretical sample only and does not identify all hazards and risks but rather points out a select few that may be considered before a UAS flight is considered. Educational purposes only. Do not use for navigation.



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**DO NOT USE FOR NA VIGA**  **TION**

# A **p p**  **e nd**  **i x**  **C**

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Brandon Schulz, Private Pilot/UAS Pilot/ Inspector, United Dynamics and AT Corporation Brooks, KY **P ro**  **t o**  **c o**  **l s**  **a nd**  **C on**  **t ro**  **l s**  Fossil and Renewable Power Generation Facilities S a f e ty f o r pub l ic o n t he g r o und as w ell as m a n ned ai r c r a ft a b o v e is an e ss en t ial and u t m os t c o n s ide r a t i o n fo r ae r i a l v i de o s and ph o t o g r aphy. A s s u c h, s a f e ty p r o t o c o l s and c o n t r o ls m u s t be i m p l e m en t ed t h r o u g h p r e - f li g ht p r epa r a t i o n a nd du r i ng f l i g h t . **P r**  **e -**  **F l**  **i g**  **h t**  **P ro**  **t o**  **c o**  **l :**  Obtain any NOTAMs, TFR's, etc before flight . C he c k ba t t e r i es w i t h Battery Management System t o i n s u r e f ul l y c ha rg e. I n s pe ct ba t t e r ies fo r da m a g e o r l eaka g e t hat m ay a ffe c t p ro p er o pe r a t i o n. I n sp e ct p ro p el l e r s fo r c r a c k s , c hips o r da m a g e t h a t m a y c au s e s udden l o s s o f p ro p ul s i o n o r un m ana g eable/un c o n t r o l l ed f li g h t . C o n s u l t Sectional Charts to identify airspace and location . Obtain a weather briefing for the f l i g h t area . o C o n t a ct any local a i r p o r t s t o advi s e o f e s t i m a t ed f l i g ht t i m e, e s t i m a t ed f l i g h t du r a t i o n, e s t i m a t ed e l eva t i o n o f f l i g h t in addition to filing for a NOTAM . I n s pe ct f l i g ht a r ea fo r o v i c i n i ty o f pub li c s a fe t y h e l i pad s/h e l i p o rt s o v i c i n i ty o f m edi c al h e l ipad s / h elip o r t s o v i c i n i ty o f l i g ht p o les o v i c i n i ty o r u t i l i t y w i r es o v i c i n i ty o f t r ees o f l o c ks o f b i r ds t hat m ay c a u s e in t e rfe r en c e and p o t en t i al f li g ht i m pa c t o v i c i n i ty o f any e l eva t ed o b s t r u c t i o ns t hat m ay p os e p o t en t i al f li g ht ha z a r d o v i c i n i ty o f r o a d w ays w i t h m o de r a t e t o heavy t r a ff ic t h a t c an b e d i s t r a ct ed o pub l ic g a t he r i n g s t hat m ay a tt r a ct v i e w e r s o o p t i o nal p o int o f c o n t ro l fo r be s t v i s ual s i t e o f U A S w h i l e i n f l i g ht T ake o ff and la n ding o i n s pe ct a r e a fo r be s t and s a f e s t p o i n t o f t a ke o f f and l a nd i ng o Erect a barricade that is consistent with plant site restricted space and post signage. **F l**  **i g**  **h t**  **P ro**  **t o**  **c o**  **l :**  t a ke o f f and l and f r o m s a m e l o c a t i o n r e m a i n a l e rt t o b i r d s , so und o r a i r c r a f t, c u r i o us pub li c, and app r o a c h i ng veh i c l es do n o t al l o w an y o ne t o en g a g e i n c o nve r s a t i o n o r d i s t r a ct t he r e mo t e c o n t ro l p i l o t r e s t r i ct f l i g ht t o m in i m al eleva t i o n s u ff i c ient t o a c qu i r e de s i r ed r e s u l t s r e m a i ned p r e p a r e d fo r e m e r g en c y l a nding at a l l t i m es pay a tt en t i o n t o f l i g ht t i m e o Programmed alarm on the pilot's remote and UAS will signal battery levels l and U A S and s hut d o w n p r o p ul s i o n i mm e dia t e l y fo l l ow i ng lan d i ngPage 2

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b. s e c u r e U A S i n a s a f e l o c a t i o n c . r e m o ve a l l barricades and signage in accordance with plant site procedures **E m**  **e r** **g e**  **n c**  **y o**  **r S**  **usp e**  **c te**  **d Ha**  **z a**  **rd :**  I mm e d ia t e l and U A S at s a fe s t a nd c l os et g ro und l o c a t i o n i n t he event o m a nned a i rc r a ft is hea r d o r s een i n v i c i ni t y o f f l i g ht o t h e r e is a publ i c g a t he r ing w i t hin e s t abli s hed s a f e ty b o u nda r y w an t i ng t o o b s e r ve f li g ht o p i l o t i s being d i s t r a ct ed f r o m fo c u s i ng o n f l i g ht and s a f e ty o s udden c h a n g e i n w ea t her o s udden i n c r ea s e i n vehi c ular t r a ff i c i n vi c in i ty o f f l i g ht o b i r ds en t er i n t o p r o xi m i t y o f f l i g ht o any s udden un s a fe event t h a t c an c au s e c o l li s i o n, di s t r a c t i o n o r i n t e r r u p t i o n o f c o n t r o l

# A **p p**  **e nd**  **i x**  **E**

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