October 12, 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Wa shington, 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, Jeff Marthers on b ehalf of Quadtronix, 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 Quadtronix, LLC , an owner and operator of small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations listed below so that Quadtronix, LLC, may operate our small ultra

- lightweight unmanned aircraft system commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration. As described herein Quadtronix , LLC offers photography a nd videography services

. We have added quad

- copter platforms to our inventory each equipped with a self

- contained camera for aerial photography and videography following exemption and approval by the FAA. Quadtronix, LLC’s, exemption request would permit operation of ultra

- light weight, unmanned (remote operated) in controlled and limited airspace predetermined in areas away from airports and heliports. The UAS models used by Quadtronix , LLC are the DJI Phantom 2, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional, and the DJI Inspire 1. Granting Quadtronix, LLC’s request comports with the Secretary of Transportation’s (FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities and authority to not only integrate sUASs into the national airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the s afe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system” under Section 333© of the Reform Act specific to the use of sUASs for photography and videography purposes. Further Quadtronix , LLC will conduct all operations in compliance with the p rotocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA. For the reasons stated below Quadtronix , LLC respectfully requests the grant of an exemption allowing to operate ultra

- light weight, remote controlled UAS for the purposes of obtaining aeri al photo and video both of which will promote local business growth through increased employment and increased tax base.
I. Contact InformationJeff Marthers, Quadtronix, LLC.

916 Rush Creek Rd. Keller, TX. 76248. Mobile : (817)247

-4660. Email: jeff@quadtronix.net Brent Pitts, Quadtronix, LLC. 2015 College Ave. Ft. W orth, TX. 76110 Mobile: (817)614

-4989 Email: brent@quadtronix.net
II. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Wh ich Quadtronix, 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 e xtent of relief Quadtronix, LLC seeks and the reason for seeking such relief: Quadtronix, LLC, submits this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§ 331

- 334 , seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent Quadtronix, 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 civil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public’s interest to do so. All of Quadtronix, LLC’s ultra

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

- lightweight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Refo rm Act. W e 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, providing direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all related sUAS aerial photography and videograhy. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of sUASs that may operate safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: weight, size, speed and overall capabilities of the sUASs; whether the sUAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas; and, whether the sUAS will be operated by line of sight. 11 2 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each of these items reflect in favor of an exemption for Quadtronix, LLC. Our sUAS each utilize 4 counter

- rotating blades for stability. The craftare also equipped with GPS and auto return technology. All drones weigh less than 10

pound with camera and gimbal which is far below the maximum 55 pound limit. Quadtronix, LLC considers safety with maximum diligence each and every flight. Each small unmanned aircraft is designed to hover in place with GPS technology and operate in less than 17 mph of wind. Regarding safety, Quadtronix will not operate in winds exceeding this amount. W ith GPS flight mode selected each sUAS will return to its takeoff point if connection to the remote is severed. Quadtronix, LLC does not operate sUAS near airports or helipads and does not operate near areas where the general public i s within 50

- 100 yards depending on location and weather conditions. All flight operations are conducted with highest alert to any manned aircraft that could possibly come near the sUAS. At any indication of the presence of manned aircraft in proximity Quad tronix, LLC will ground all sUAS immediately. All flight operations are conducted within line of sight of the operator. All flights last under 25 minutes, the maximum flight time for a fully charged battery on the phantom platform. IV. How Quadtronix, LL C’s request will benefit the public as a whole: Aerial photography and videography is an established industry utilizing fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For smaller budget productions these platforms are simply too expensive and cost prohibitive. These larger aircraft also pose a threat in case of accident because of their combustive fuels. Quadtronix, LLC’s sUASs pose no such threat as they are battery operated platforms. Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public’s interest to integrate commercially flown sUASs into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting Quadtronix, LLC’s exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the videography and photography fields througho ut the United States. All of our sUAS are battery powered and create no harmful emissions. The risks associated with sUAS crashes are drastically less than fixed wing and helicopters.
V. Reasons why Quadtronix, LLC’s exemption will not adversely affect s afety or how the exemption will provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rule: Quadtronix, LLC will strictly adhere to the FAA limitations. All platforms are under 10 pounds. All sUAS will be operated below 400 feet above ground level. All platforms only operate for less than 25 minutes per flight. All flights are done within visual line of sight. All flights are conducted with GPS assistance and have multiple safety features in the case of remote control loss. Quadtronix, LLC will not operate within 5 miles of any airport. Quadtronix, LLC will not operate in close proximity to non

- consenting persons.Quadtronix, LLC will always obtain any and all necessary permissions prior to operation

and have multiple procedures in place in the event of potential danger. Quadtronix, LLC employs a rigorous pre

-flight checklist to ensure that the UAS is in optimal condition before flight. It is far safer to operate a sUAS than it is a helicopter. In summary, Quadtronix, LLC seeks an exemption from the foll owing 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. § 91.409 (a)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 ( a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to commercially operate Quadtronix, LLC’s sma ll unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraf t vehicle in and aerial photography and videography operations. Currently the majority of aerial photography and videography relies on manned aircraft using combustible fuel which poses a much greater potential risk to the public than sUAS usage. Granting Quadtronix, LLC exemption will further reduce the necessity and risk of using these platforms. All operations conducted by Quadtronix, LLC will adhere to each and every FAA guideline set forth. All craft under this exemption are less than 10 pounds, will t ravel lower than the maximum speed, will not fly in no

-fly zones, and will not exceed any of the altitude limitations set forth. Quadtronix, LLC respectfully requests that the FAA gra nt this exemption and wishes to operate to benefit and safety of the gene ral public. Jeff Marthers, Co

- Founder Quadtronix, LLC 2015 College Ave. Ft. W orth, Texas 76110