June 15, 2015

Exemption No. 11822 Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–1093

Mr. Ryan Anschutz HYSight Technologies

3282 Oakstone Drive Ontario, OH 44903

Dear Mr. Anschutz:

This letter is to inform you that we have gran ted your request for exemption. It transmits our decision, explains its basis, and gives you th e conditions and limitations of the exemption, including the date it ends.

By letter dated April 14, 2015, you petitioned th e Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on behalf of HYSight Technologies (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an exemption. The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct public safety support; inspection, monitoring, and patrolling; filmmaking, cinematography, and videography; precision ag riculture; and surveying.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petiti oner are the DJI Phantom 2 Vi sion+, DJI Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1.

The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates . In accordance with the statutory criteria2

provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112

− 95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, a nd limited operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the S ecretary of Transportation has de termined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates , and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection 1 . The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all materi al respects to those pres ented in your petition. In Grants of Exemption No s. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial ( see Docket No. FAA

− 2014

− 0352), 11109 to Clayco, Inc. ( see Docket No. FAA

− 2014

− 0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC ( see Docket No. FAA

− 2014

− 0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. ( see Docket No.

FAA

− 2014

− 0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the specifica tions described by the petition er and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of signi ficantly greater proporti ons, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gi ves the FAA good cause to find th at the UAS operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for re questing an exemption, I find that—

 They are similar in all material respects to relief previously re quested in Grant of Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

 The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213 also apply to the situ ation you present; and

 A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a gr ant of exemption is in the public interest. Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S. C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, HYSight Technologies is granted an exemption 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)(1) an d (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to ope rate a UAS to perform aerial data collection. This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, et c.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measuremen t (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by

instruments aboard the UA.3

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, HYSight Technologies is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions an d limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1 when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are not permitted.

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

aircraft manufacturer.

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

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of th e PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PI C and VO at all times. The VO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; electronic messaging or texting is not pe rmitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and ca nnot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must en sure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discre pancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the pro cedures outlined in the operating documents,4

the conditions and limitations herein ta ke precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the pr ocedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revi se its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and pr esent updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any la w enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revise d documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon wh ich the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendmen t to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS

− 80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that aff ect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e .g., replacement of a flight cr itical component, must undergo a functional test flight prio r to conducting further opera tions under this exemption. Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functi onal test flight must be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

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

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. Th e pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

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

12. Each UAS operated under this exempti on must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC mu st hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pi lot certificate. The PIC must also hold a

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal government. The PIC must also meet the f light review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PI C is rated on his or her pilot certificate.5

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to ope rate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a ma nner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distan ces from persons, vessels, vehi cles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs (training, proficiency, and e xperience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted dur ing dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and expe rience-building flights, al l persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonpartic ipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparti cipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

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

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical mile s of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facil ity Directory (AFD) or for airports not denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption holder. The letter of agreement with the ai rport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

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

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a pre-determined location within the pr ivate or controlled-access property.

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

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

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Author ization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accorda nce with an ATO-issued COA. The exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct operations that cannot be conducted unde r the terms of the attached COA.6

22. All aircraft operated in accord ance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N

− Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

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

PIC at the Ground Control 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.

24. The UA must remain clear and give wa y to all manned aviation operations and

activities at all times.

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

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently pr otect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under su ch protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or struct ures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or es sential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over priv ate or controlled-access property with permission from the property owner/contro ller or authorized representative. Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS

− 80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Sa fety Board (NTSB) per instructions

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

.7

If this exemption permits operations for th e purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM)

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction ove r the area of proposed filming. The 3-day notification may be waived w ith 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 operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person res ponsible for the on-s cene operation of the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N

− Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PI Cs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtain ed permission from property owners

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made av ailable to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holde r or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, includi ng maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which film ing will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer th an 500 feet from pa rticipating persons consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS operations must comply with al l applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.8

This exemption terminates on June 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan Director, Flight St andards Service

EnclosuresUNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTEMNT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No.________________

I N THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

HYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

SECTIONS 14 CFR PART 21, 45.23(b),61.113 (a)&(b)

, 91.7 (a), 91.9 (b)(2)

91.103, 9 1.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151 (a), 91.203 (a)&(b), 91.405 (a), 401 (a)(1), 409 (a)(2),

A nd 417 (a)&(b) CONCERNING COMMER CIAL OPERATION OF THE

DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+, DJI PHANTOM 3, AND DJI INSPIRE 1

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO SECT ION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Submitted on April 14, 2015

HYSight Technologies

Ryan Anschutz and John Bartolucci

3282 Oakstone Dr

Ontario, Ohio 44903

Ph: 419

- 528

- 5963April 14 , 2015

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 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 C FR Part 21;14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 91.109;91.119; 91.121; 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:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Refo rm Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, HYSight Technologies, operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUASs”) equipped to offer on

- demand commercial UAS operations for a host of industries and applications. These include:

• Public Saf

ety Support Operations • Solar field voltaic module inspection • Utility

- power generation system inspections and patrolling, • Pipeline inspection and patrolling, • Filmmaking, cinematography, and videography, • Precision agriculture,

• Wildlife and forest ry monitoring, • Aerial surveying, and • Construction site inspection and monitoring

HYSight Technologies hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow commercial operation of its sUASs, so long as such ope rations

are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the

FAA as required by Section 333

As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpe nsive sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations using conventional aircraft. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” Section 333(c) of the Reform Act.T he name and address of the petitioner is:

HYSight Technologies Attn: Ryan Anschutz a nd John Bartolucci

3282 Oakstone Dr Ontario, Ohio 44903

Ph: 419

- 528

- 5963

Email: info@HYSightTech.com

Regulations from which th e exemption is requested:

14 CFR Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)

14 C.F.R. 91.103

14 C.F.R. 91.109

14 C.F. R. 91.119

14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 CFR 91.151 (a) 14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 407 (a) (1) 14 CFR 409 (a) (2) 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b)

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress’ goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider wheth er certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the Reform Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following:

• The UAS’s size, weight, speed, and operational capability; • Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and popul ated areas; and • Operation of the UAS within visual line of sight of the operator.

Reform Act § 333 (a). Lastly, if the Secretary determines that such vehicles “may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirement s for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system.” Id. §333(c) (emphasis added) Applicant interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only process applications for exemptions under section 333, but for t he Administrator to craft conditions for the safe operation of the UAS, if it should be determined that theconditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements for approval.

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority by its terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined under §40101 of the Act that includes sUASs, from the requirement that all civil

aircraft must have a current airworthiness certificate.

Th e Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702

- 44716 of this title if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) See also 49 USC §44711(a); 49 USC §44704; 14 CFR §91.203 (a) (1).

HYSight Technolgies sUASs are rotorcraft, weighting 55 or fewer lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal conditions at a speed of no more than 50 knots and have the capability to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate only in line of sight and will operate only within a sterile area. Such operations will insure that the sUAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” Specific operational sUASs are the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Con trol Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and Phantom 3 have a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and maximum speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3, and the DJI Inspire 1 UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1 UAs that will be operated by HYSight Technologies will be registere d in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14
C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking.

Reform Act Section 333 (b).

Given the small size of the sUASs involved and the restricted sterile environment within which they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commer cial operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of the UASs and the restricted areas in which the relevant sUASs will operate, approval of the application presents no national security issue. Given the clear direction

in Section 333 o f the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, including enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with allowing UASs, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest.

Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

The applicant proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or even h igher level of safety to operations under the current regulatory structure because the proposed operations represent a safety enhancement to the already safe operations conducted with conventional aircraft.

These limitations and conditions to which HYSight Technologies agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption include:

1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a pilot and/or observer. 3. Maximum total flight tim e for each operational flight will be 45 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve s hould that occur prior to the 45 minute limit. 4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL or, not more than

200 feet abo ve an elevated platform from which filming is planned. 5. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS Pilot, the Visual Observer, and/or the Camera Operator. 6. sUAS pilot will be an FAA licensed airman with at least a private pilot’s certific ate and 3 rd

class medical certificate

. 7. sUAS Pilot will be Pilot in Command (PIC). If a pilot certificate holder other than the sUAS Pilot, who possess the necessary PIC qualifications, is also present (i.e. the Visual Observer), that person can also be designated as the PIC.

8. The UAS will only operate within a confined “Sterile Area” of the flight operations area. 9. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day’s activities. It will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties within the boundaries of the safety perimeter be present for this briefing. 10. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation, and this radius

m ay be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination. 11. Pilot and observer will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received

up

- to

- date information on the particular UAS to be operated. 12. Observer and pilot wi ll at all times are able to communicate by voice and/or text. 13. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 14. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdic tions, including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. 15. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a pre

- determined location within the Security Perimeter and la nd. 16. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificates 14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) (1)

Subpart H , entitled Airworthiness Certificates, esta blishes the procedural requirements for the issuance of airworthiness certificates as required by FAR §91.203 (a) (1). Given the size and limited operating area associated with the aircraft to be utilized by the Applicant, an exemption from Part 21 Subpart H meets the requirements of an equivalent level of safety under Part 11 and Section 333 of the Reform Act. The Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C.§44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act both authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from the requirement for an airworthiness certificate, upon consideration of the size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to airports and populated areas of the particular UAS. In all cases, an analysis of these criteria demonstrates that the UAS operated without an airworthiness certificate, in the restricted environment and under the conditions proposed will be at least as safe, or safer, than a conventional aircraft (fixed wing or rotorcraft) operating with an airworthiness certificate

without the restrictions and conditions proposed.

The sUAS to be operated hereunder is less than 55 lbs. fully loaded, carries neither a pilot nor passenger, carries no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and operates exclusively within a secured area as set out in the Manual. Unlike other civil aircraft, operations under this exemption will be tightly controlled and monitored by both the operator, pursuant to the Manual’s requirements, and under the requirements and in compliance with local public safety requirements, to provide security for the area of operation as is now done with conventional filming. The FAA will have advance notice of all operations. These safety enhancements, which already apply to civil aircraft operated in connection with motion picture and tele vision production, provide a greater degree of safety to the public and property owners than conventional operations conducted with airworthiness certificates issued under 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Lastly, application

of these same criteria demonstrate s that there is no credible threat to national security posed by the UAS, due to its size, speed of operation, location of operation, lack of explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and inability to carry a substantial external

load. The FAA has iss ued the following exemptions to this regulations Exemptions Nos. 11251.

14 C.F.R. § 45.23 (b). Marking of the Aircraft The regulation requires: When marks include only the Roman capital letter "N" and the registration number is displayed on limited, rest ricted or light

- sport category aircraft or experimental or provisionally certificated aircraft, the operator must also display on that aircraft near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, in letters not less than 2 inches nor more

than 6 in ches high, the words "limited," "restricted," "light

- sport," "experimental," or "provisional," as applicable. Even though the UAS will have no airworthiness certificate, an exemption may be needed as the UAS will have no entrance to the cabin, cockpit or p ilot station on which the word “Experimental” can be placed. Given the size of the sUAV, two

- inch lettering will be impossible. The word “Experimental” will be placed on the fuselage in compliance with §45.29 (f). The equivalent level of safety will be pro vided by having the sUAV marked on itsfuselage as required by §45.29 (f) where the pilot, observer and others working with the

sUAV will see the identification of the UAS as “Experimental.” The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation to Exemptions , but not limited to, Nos. 10700, 8738,

10167 and

10167A , 11256, 11251.

14 C.F.R. § 61.113 (a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in

Command. Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non

- commercial operations

. Bec ause the

s UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to have a private pilot’s license rather than a commercial pilot’s lice nse to operate this small UAS. Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area of operation is controlled and restricted, and all flights are planned and coordina ted in advance. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot’s certificate operating a conventional aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of the sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the sUAS as requested with a private pilot as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C .F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

14 C.F.R. §91.7(a): Civil aircraft airworthiness. The regulation requires that no person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. As there will be no airworthiness certificate issued for the aircraft, shou ld this exemption be granted, no FAA regulatory standard will exist for determining airworthiness. Given the size of the aircraft and the requirements contained in the Manual for maintenance and use of safety check lists prior to each flight, as set forth in Sections J, L and Q, an equivalent level of safety will be provided.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft. Section 91.9 (b) (2) provides: No person may operate a U.S.

- registered civil aircraft ... (2) For which an Airpla ne or Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by §21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the aircraft a current approved airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination

thereof. The sU AS, given its size and configuration has no ability or place to carry such a flight manual on the aircraft, not only because there is no pilot on board, but because there is no room or capacity to carry such an item on the aircraft. The equivalent level of safety will be maintained by keeping the flight manual at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to it. The FAA has issued the following exemptions to this regulation , but not limited to : Exemption
Nos. 8607, 8 737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 1 0167, 10167A, 10602, 32827, 10700, 11251, and 11256.14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight action

This regulation requires each pilot in command to take certain actions before flight to insure the safety of flight. As FAA a pproved rotorcraft flight manuals will not be provided for the aircraft an exemption will be needed. The PIC will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before initiation of flight.

14 C.F.R. §91.109: Flight instruction : Section 91.103 provides that no person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls.

s UASs and remotely piloted aircraft, by their design do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a control box that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. The FAA has approved

e xemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental airc raft. See Exemption Nos.5778K & 9862A. The equivalent level of safety provided by the fact that neither a pilot nor passengers will be carried in the aircraft and by the size and speed of the aircraft.

14 C.F.R. §91.119: Minimum safe altitudes Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operate d at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or altitudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for a sUAS that is a helicopter and the exemption requests authority to op erate at altitudes up to 400 AGL, or not more than 200 above an elevated platform from which filming is planned, an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited conditions stated in the Manual, the UAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL. It will however be operated in a restricted area with security perimeter, where buildings and people will not be exposed to operations without their pre

- obtained consent. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, and speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the required permission of the property owner or local officials. Because of the advance notice to the property owner and participan ts in the aerial activity, all affected individuals will be aware of the planned flight operations. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any ris k associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventional aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL other industries. In addition, the

low

- altitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between these small

- UAS

ope rations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section

91.119.

14 C.F.R. §91.121 Altimeter Settings This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude by

reference to an altimeter that is se t “...to the elevation of the departure airport or anappropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As the sUAS may not have a

barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption may be needed. An equivalent level of safety w ill be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight.

14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

Section 91.1 51 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and, assuming normal cruising speed

– (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or (2) At night, to fly

after that for at least 45 minutes.” The battery powering the sUAS provides ap proximately 30

- 50 minutes of powered flight. To

meet the 30

- minute reserve requirement in 1 4 CFR §91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 2 0 minutes in length. Given the limitations on the UAS’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable. Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 CFR §91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Ope rating the small UAS, in a tightly controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151 (a) was intended to alleviate given the size and speed of the small UAS. Addition ally, limiting sUAS flights to 2 0 minutes would greatly reduce the utility for which the exemption will be granted. Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can b e achieved by limiting flights to

45 minutes or 25% of battery power whichever happens first. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planned landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area. Similar exemptions have b een granted to other operations, including Exemptions 2689F,
5745, 10673, 10808 , and 11251

.

14 C.F.R. §91.203 (a) and (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration The regulation provides in pertinent part: (a) Except as provided in § 91.715, no pe rson may operate a civil aircraft unless it has within it the following: (1) An appropriate and current airworthiness certificate. . . . (b) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless the airworthiness certificate required by paragraph (a) of this secti on or a special flight authorization issued under §91.715 is displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible to passengers or crew. The UAS fully loaded weighs no more than 55 lbs and is operated without an onboard pilot. As such, there is no ability or place to carry certification and registration documents or to display them on the sUAS. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by keeping these documents at the ground control point where the pilot flying the sUAS will have immediate access to them, to the extent they are applicable to the sUAS. The FAA has issued numerous exemptions tothis regulation. A representative sample of other exceptions includes Exemption Nos.

9565, 9665, 9789, 9789A, 9797, 9797A, 9816A, 10700, 11251, and 11256.

14 C.F.R . §91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “shall have that 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...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43.

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, these sections will not apply to the applicant. The operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook will accomplish maintenance. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because these small U ASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in restricted areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. As provided in the Manual, the operator will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most familiar

with the aircraft and best suited t o maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety.

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Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is nee ded: Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules: 14 C.F.R. §21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R 45.23(b);14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113( a) & (b);91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b);91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) and (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 ( a) (2); 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (55lbs or less).

Approval of exemptions allowing commercial operations of sUASs, will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional operations, using jet or piston power aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the subjects being filmed and in extreme proximity to people and structures and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the neighborhood of 4,000lbs, carrying large amounts of jet A or other fuel. Such aircraft must fly to and from the operational location. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass

and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried to the operation site and not flown. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights.The operation of small UASs, weighting less than 55 lb s., conducted in the strict

conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein, including exempting the applicant from the requirements of Part 21 and allowing commercial operations . These lightweight aircraft operate at slow speeds, close to the ground, and in a sterile environment and, as a result, are far safer than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people.

P rivacy All flights will occur over private or controlled access property with the property owner’s prior consent and knowledge. Filming will be of people who have also consented to being filmed or otherwise have agreed to be in the area where filming will take place. The grant of this exemption request will provide improved safety in both day and night operations. Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012

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- size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airpor ts and populated areas and operation within visual line of sight and national security

– provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant’s UAS. It is of note that certain public safety operations may involve advanced monitoring technology such as Infrared Red, Night Vision, etc. These specific operations will be governed pursuant to all applicable Local, State, and Federal laws regarding search and seizure including court approva l of said operations via search warrant.

Conclusion As set forth herein, HYSight Technologies seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJ I Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting the aforementioned

on

- demand commercial sUAS operations that include:

• Public Safety Support Operations

• Solar field voltaic module inspection • Utility

- power generation system inspections and patrolling, • Pipeline inspection and patrolling, • Filmmaking, cinematography, and videography, • Precision agriculture, • Wildlife and forestry monitoring,

• Aerial surveying, and • Construction site inspection and monitoringBy granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of

the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, b y allowing HYSight Technologies to safely, efficiently, and economically operate sUASs commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, section 333, HYSight Tec hnologies respectfull y requests that the Administrat or grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14

C.F.R Sections 45.23(b); Part 21; 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a); 91.9 (b) ; 91. 103(b); 91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) ; 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and per mit HYSight Technologies to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3, and the DJI Inspire 1 comm ercially in the United States.

Respectfully Submitted,

HYSight Technologies Ryan Anschutz

3282 Oakstone Dr Ontario, Ohio 44903

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- 5963 info@HYSightTech.com

Appendices :

A

– DJI Phantom 2 Vision+/Phantom 3

– Specifications Data Sheet

B

– DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet

C

– Link to DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer’s User Manual

D

– Link to D JI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User ManualAPPENDIX

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DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ /PHANTOM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HYSight Technologies only utilizes safe and reliable s UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

1.1 DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ /Phantom 3

. 1.1.1 Aircraft
1.1.1.1 Supported Battery

– DJI 520 0mAH LiPo Battery 1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)

– 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g) 1.1.1.3 Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly)

– Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m 1.1.1.4 Max Yaw Angular Velocity

- 2000/s
1.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel

- 350 1.1.1.6 Max Ascent S peed

– 6m/s
1.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 2m/s
1.1.1.8 Max Flight Speed

– 15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED)

. 1.1.2 Gimbal 1.1.2.1 Working Current

– Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA 1.1.2.2 Control Accuracy

- ±0.030
1.1.2.3 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 900

- 00
1.1.2.4 Maximum Angular Speed

– Pitch: 900/s

. 1.1.3 Camera 1.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range

- 320F

- 1040F (00C

- 400C)

1.1.3.2 Sensor Size

– 1/2.3”

1.1.3.3 Effective Pixels

– 14M

1.1.3.4 Resolution

– 4384x3288 4.1.3.5 HD Video Recording

– 10 80p30 & 720p
4.1.3.6 Recording Field of View

- 1100/850

. 1.1.4 Transmitter
1.1.4.1 Operating Frequency

– 5.728GHz

– 5.85GHz 1.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– FCC Compliance: 800m 1.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- - 93dBm

1.1.4. 4 Transmitter Power

– FCC Compliance: 100mW
1.1.4.5 Working Voltage

– 120mA@3.7V
1.1.5 Range Extender
1.1.5.1 Operating Frequency

– 2412

- 2462MHz 1.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– 500

- 700m

1.1.5.3 Transmitter Power

– 20dBm1.1.5.4 Pow er Consumption

– 2W

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DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HYSight Technologies only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software pro vides real

- time altitude and location information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

2.2 DJI Inspire 1

. 2.2.1 Aircraft

2.2.1.1 Model

– T600
2.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g) 2.2.1.3 Hovering Ac curacy (GPS Mode)

– Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m 2.2.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Pitch: 3000/s; Yaw: 1500/s
2.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle

- 350
2.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s
2.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 4m/s 2.2.1.8 Max Speed

– 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT RECOMMENDED) 2.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 4500m

2.2.1.10 Max Wind Resistance

– 10m/s
2.2.1.11 Max Flight Time

– Approximately 20 minutes

2.2.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510
2.2.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345 2.2.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 140F to 1040F (

- 100C to 400C) 2.2.1.15

Dimensions

– 17 1⁄4” x 17 3⁄4” x 12”

2.2.2 Gimbal

2.2.2.1 Model

– ZENMUSE X3

2.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

2.2.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900 mA

2.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

- ±0.030

2.2.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable

2.2.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 900 to +300; Pan: ±3200

2.2.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

- 1250 to 450; Pan: ±3300

2.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitc h: 1200/s; Pan: 1800/s

2.2.3 Camera

2.2.3.1 Name

– X32.2.3.2 Model

– FC350

2.2.3.3 Total Pixels

– 12.76M 2.2.3.4 Effective Pixels

– 12.4M
2.2.3.5 Image Max Size

– 4000x3000
2.2.3.6 ISO Range

– 100

- 3200

2.2.3.7 Field of View

- 940

2.2.3.8 CMO S

– Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”
2.2.3.9 HD Video Recording

– UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25,
3840x2160p24/25/30; FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60; HD:
1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60
2.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range

- 320F

- 1040F (00C

- 400C)

. 2.2.4 Transmitter

2.2.4.1 Name

– C1 2.2.4.2 Operating Frequency

– 5.728

- 5.850GHz; 2.400

- 2.483GHz 2.2.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed)

– 2000m
2.2.4.4 Output Power

– 9W 2.2.4.5 Operating Temperature Range

- 140F to 1040F (

- 100C to 400C)
2.2.4.6 Battery

– 600m Ah LiPo 2S

APPENDIX

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DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer’s User Manual

http://download.dji

innovations.com/downloads/phantom_2_vision_plus/en/Phantom_2_Vision_Plus_User_M anual_v1.8_en.pdf

APPENDIX

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DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User M anual

http://download.dji

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

CERTIFICATE OF WAIVER OR AUTHORIZATION

ISSUED TO HYSight Technologies

3282 Oakstone Drive Ontario, O H 44903 This certificate is issued for the operations specifically described hereinafter. No person shall conduct

any operation pursuant to the authority of this certificate except in accordance with the standard and special provisions contained in this certificate, and such other requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations not specifically waived by this certificate

. OPERATIONS AUTHORIZED Operation of DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Phantom 3, and DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems at or below 200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) for the purpose of aerial data collection

.
LIST OF WAIVED REGULATIONS BY SECTION AND TITLE

N/A

STANDARD PROVISIONS 1. A copy of the application made for this certificate shall be attached and become a part hereof. 2. This certificate shall be presented for inspection upon the request of any authorized representative of the Federal Aviation Administration, or of any State or municipal official charged with the duty of enforcing local laws or regulations. 3. The holder of this certificate shall be responsible for the strict observance of the terms and provisions

containe d herein.

4. This certificate is nontransferable.

Note

- This certificate constitutes a waiver of those Federal rules or regulations specifically referred to above. It does not constitute a waiver of any State law or local ordinance.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS Special Provisions are set forth and attached.

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BY DIRECTION OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

/S/

FAA Headquarters, AJV

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June 1 5 , 2015 Mana ger, UAS Tactic al Operations Section (Date) (Title)

FAA Form 7711

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STANDARD PROVISIONS

A. General

.

1. The approval of this COA is effective only with an approved FAA Gr ant of Exemption.

2. A copy of the COA including the special limitations must be immediately available to all operational personnel at each operating location whenever UAS operations are being

conducted.

3. This authorization may be canceled at any time by the Administrator, the person authorized to grant the authorization, or the representative designated to monitor a specific operation. As a general rule, this authorization may be canceled when it is no longer required, there is an abuse of its provisions, or when unforeseen safety factors develop. Failure to comply with the authorization is cause for cancellation. The operator
will receive written notice of cancellation.

B. Safety of Flight

.

1. The operator or pilot in command (PIC) is responsible for halting or canceling activity in

the COA area if, at any time, the safety of persons or property on the ground or in the air is in jeopardy, or if there is a failure to comply with the terms or conditions of this

authorization

.

See

- and

- Avoid

Unmanned aircraft ha ve no on

- board pilot to perform see

- and

- avoid responsibilities; therefore, when operating outside of active restricted and warning areas approved for aviation activities, provisions must be made to ensure an equivalent level of safety exists

for unmanned o perations consistent with 14 CFR Part 91 §91.111, §91.113 and §91.115.

a. The pilot in command (PIC) is responsible:

• To remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times,

• For the safety of persons or property on the surface with respect to the UAS, and

• For compliance with CFR Parts 91.111, 91.113 and 91.115

b. UAS pilots will ensure there is a safe operating distance between aviation activities and unmanned aircraft (UA) at all times.

c. Visual observers must be us ed at all times and maintain instantaneous communication

with the PIC.

d. The PIC is responsible to ensure visual observer(s) are:

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• Able to see the UA and the surrounding airspace throughout the entire flight, and

• Able to provide the PIC with the UA’s f light path, and proximity to all aviation activities and other hazards (e.g., terrain, weather, structures) sufficiently for the PIC to exercise effective control of the UA to prevent the UA from creating a

collision hazard.

e. Visual observer(s) must be able to communicate clearly to the pilot any instructions required to remain clear of conflicting traffic

.

2. Pilots are reminded to follow all federal regulations e.g. remain clear of all T emporary Flight Restrictions , as well as following the exemption g ranted for their operation.

3. The operator or delegated representative must not operate in Prohibited Areas, Special Flight Rule Areas or, the Washington National Capital Region Flight Restricted Zone. Such areas are depicted on charts available at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/flight_info/aeronav/

. Additionally, aircraft operators should beware of and avoid other areas identified in Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) which restricts operations in proximity to Power Plants, Electric Substations, Dams, Wind Farms, Oil Refineries, Industrial Complexes, National Parks, The Disney Resorts, Stadiums, Emergency Services, the Washington DC Metro Flight Restricted Zone, Military or other Federal Faciliti es.

4. All aircraft operated in accordance with this Certificate of Waiver/Authorization 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

.

C. Reporting Requirements

1. Documentation of all operations associated with UAS activities is required regardless of the airspace in which the UAS operates. NOTE: Negative (zero flights) reports are required.

2. Th e operator must submit the following information through

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a. Name of Operator , Exemption number and Aircraft registration number

b. UAS type a nd model

c. All operating locations, to include location city/name and latitude/longitude

d. Number of flights (per location, per aircraft)

e. Total aircraft operational hours

f. Takeoff or Landing damage

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g. Equipment malfunctions. Reportable malfunctions include, but ar e not limited to the following:

(1) On

- board flight control system

(2) Navigation system

(3) Powerplant failure in flight

(4) Fuel system failure

(5) Electrical system failure

(6) Control station failure

3. The number and duration of lost link events (control, performance and heal th monitoring, or communications) per UA per flight.

D. Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

A distant (D) NOTAM must be issued when unmanned aircraft operations are being conducted. This requirement may be accomplished:

a. Through the operator ’s local base operations or NOTAM issuing authority, or

b. By contacting the NOTAM Flight Service Station at 1

- 877

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- NTMS (1

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- 6867) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 24 hours prior to the operation, unless otherwise authorized as a special provision. The iss uing agency will require the:

(1) Name and address of the pilot filing the NOTAM request

(2) Location, altitude, or operating area

(3) Time and nature of the activity.

(4) Number of UAS flying in the operating area.

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIAL PROVISIONS

A. Coordination R equirements.

1. Operators and UAS equipment must meet the requirements (communication,
equipment and clearance) of the class of airspace they will operate in.

2. Operator filing and the issuance of required distance (D) NOTAM, will serve as
advance ATC facility notification of UAS operations in an area.

3. Operator must cancel NOTAMs when UAS operations are completed or will not be

conducted.

4. Coordination and deconfliction between Military Training Routes (MTRs) is the

operator ’s responsibility. When identifying an operational area the operator must

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evaluate whether an MTR will be affected. In the event the UA S operational area overlaps (5 miles either side of centerline) an MTR

, the operator will contact the scheduling agency 24 hours in advance to coordinate an d deconflict. Approval from the scheduling agency is not required. Scheduling agencies are listed in the Area Planning AP/1B Military Planning Routes North and South America , if unable to gain

access to AP/1B contact the FAA at email address

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- UASOrganization@faa.gov with the IR/VR routes affected and the FAA will provide the scheduling agency information. If prior coordination and

deconfl iction does not take place 24 hours in advance, the operator must remain clear

of all MTRs.

B. Communication Requirements

.

1. When operating in the vicinity of an airport without an operating control tower

, announce your operations in accordance with the FAA Ae ronautical Information Manual (AIM) 4

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Towers.

C. Flight Planning Requirements

.

Note: For all UAS requests not covered by the conditions listed below, t h e e x e mption

hold e r m a y a p p l y f or a n e w A ir Tra f f ic O r g a ni z a tion (ATO ) C e r ti f i ca te of W a i v e r or A utho r i z a tion ( C O A) at https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/uas/portal.jsp

Th is COA will allow small UAS (55 pounds or less) operations during daytime V FR

conditions under the following conditions and limitations :

(1) At or below 200 feet AGL; and

(2) Beyond the following distances from the airport reference point (ARP) of a public use

ai rport, heliport, gliderport, seaplane base and military airports listed in the

Airport/Facility Directory, Alaska Supplement, or Pacific Chart Supplement of the

U.S. Government Flight Information Publications.

a) 5 nautical miles (NM) from an airport having an operational control tower; or

b) 3 NM from an ai rport having a published instrument flight procedure, but not having an operational control tower; or

c) 2 NM from an airport not having a published instrument flight procedure or an operational control tower; or

d) 2 NM from a heliport , gliderport or seaplane b ase

D. Emergency/Contingency Procedures

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1. Lost Link/Lost Comm unications Procedures:

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• If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a

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- determined location within the private or controlled

- access property and land.

• The PIC m ust abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

2. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical

boundaries defined in this COA must be reported to the FAA via email at

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- UASOrganization@faa.gov within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the

NTSB We b site: www.ntsb.gov

AUTHORIZATION

This Certificate of Waiver or Authorization does not, in itself, waive any Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations

, nor any state law or local ordinance. Should the proposed operation conflict with any state law or local o rdinance, or require permission of local authorities or property owners, it is the responsibility of the operator to resolve the matter. This COA does not authorize flight within Special Use a irspace without approval from the scheduling a gency. The

opera tor is hereby authorized to operate the small Unmanned Aircraft System in the National Airspace System.

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