### AIRHAWK, LLC Christopher Thelan Manager AIRHAWK, LLC 19719 Dartmouth Ave Bend, Oregon 97702 Phone: (206) 669-7015 Email: christhelan@gmail .com U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 February 8th, 2016 **RE: Exemption Request Under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012 and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations**  

### Petition Summary Pursuant to Section 333 of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), AIRHAWK, LLC hereby petitions for expedited approval and exemption from FAA authorizing commercial operation of its small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for remote sensing, aerial surveys, data and imagery collection for the industries and functions listed in Table 1.

Agriculture Insurance Construction Law Enforcement Support Emergency Response/Search and Rescue Planning & Asset Management Engineering & Surveying Promotion & Marketing Environmental Monitoring Real Estate & Land Development Event Photography & Videography Training & Education Inspections Transportation & Infrastructure

AIRHAWK, LLC of 1 20 Table 1: Industries served and functions performedIf granted, the exemption would permit AIRHAWK, LLC to conduct commercial operations of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that meet or exceed operational and safety requirements set forth by Congress in Section 333. As an unmanned aircraft technology firm, AIRHAWK, LLC requests operations granted under like conditions and limitations set forth in previous, and similar, Section 333 summary exemptions granted by FAA. In the event that a grant is provided by the FAA, AIRHAWK, LLC is fully committed to abiding by the 31 conditions and limitations (attatched document appendix D “Conditions and Limitations) expressed in Exemption No.’s 14661 (Mikon Haaksman dba Haaksman Media), 14644 (Richard N. Aarons Photography ), 11837 (Avant Unmanned Aerial Solutions LLC) and 11213 (Aeryon Labs, Inc.) and other grants made for similar requests.



### Statutory Authority Section 333 (a) states that the FAA “shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) may operate safety in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by Section 332”. Section 333 (b) then lists several factors that should be considered in determining which UAS’ would be eligible for expedited integration into the National Airspace System (NAS). Specifically UAS’ that “as a result of their size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to the users of the national airspace system or the public, or pose a threat to national security.” If a UAS meets the criteria laid forth in Section 333 (b), Section 333 (c) FAA has the authority to decide if an airworthiness certification as specified by Title 49 United States Code, Section 44704 is required for operation. Section 333 (c) specifically states that the FAA can determine “whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 44704 of Title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems.” Thus, the FAA has the ability to allow a UAS that meets the criteria put forth in Section 333 (b) to operate within the NAS without an airworthiness certification as long as the UAS does not pose any hazard or threat to the NAS, public, and national security.

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### Request for Relief In meeting the aforementioned requirements, AIRHAWK, LLC requests relief and exemption from the regulations summarized in Table 2.



### Unmanned Aircraft Systems AIRHAWK, LLC is requesting an exemption to operate a DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus, DJI Inspire, DJI Phantom 3, and Event 38 E384. AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS proposed for operation through this request weigh less than 55 pounds, fly at speeds of no more than 100 miles per hour (MPH), carry neither a pilot nor passenger, carry no explosive materials or flammable liquid fuels, and will operate within approved flight areas and heights through coordination and communication with the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), Air Traffic Organization (ATO), air traffic control facilities and personnel, and any other entities or persons to satisfy terms set forth by the FAA for this exemption request. Table 2: Relief and exemptions summary 14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b) 14 CFR 91.109 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) and (b) 14 CFR 91.119 14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 14 CFR 91.121 14 CFR 91.103 14 CFR 91.151(a) 14 C.F.R. 91.401-91.417

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### DJI Phantoms and Inspire The Phantoms and Inspire UAS are four-rotor, lithium polymer battery powered unmanned aircraft manufactured by DJI. DJI is a global leader in the UAS market with thousands of their products in use for professional and recreational purposes. Given their extensive use and reliability, AIRHAWK, LLC asserts both the Inspire and Phantom series platforms can operate safely in the National Airspace System (NAS) through their appropriate use and operations in accordance with AIRHAWK, LLC’s training and operating parameters. These vertical takeoff and land (VTOL) quad-copters have GPS, autonomous flight capabilities, with telemetry and manual ground control. These aircraft are equipped with gimbals and high definition cameras. Each of these platforms have the capability to limit flight height above ground level (AGL) and limit flights in controlled airspace. The Phantom’s dimensions are 8.1 x 17 x 12.5 inches. The Inspire is 22 in x 22 in x 8 in. Both weight under 10 pounds. The following is representative of failsafe emergency procedures available between the Phantom and Inspire.

- Loss of Communication: If the communication link with the PIC/operators ground control station is lost, the platform will initiative a return to home mode after three seconds of transmission loss.

- Low Battery: Initiated automatically based on remaining battery life, altitude, and distance from home point - when the battery level is too a warnings is alerted to the PIC/ operator and the aircraft can automatically begin a return to home procedure.

- Loss of GPS: Losing a GPS signal while flying autonomously will trigger the aircraft to hover using onboard altitude sensing. The PIC can then land the aircraft as soon as possible.



### Event 38 E384 The E384 UAS is manufactured by Event 38. This lightweight fixed-wing platform is powered by a lithium polymer battery operated by a ground control station, and associated data link equipment. The E384 is made of a foam airframe, weighs less than 10 pounds, has approximately a 6 foot wingspan, and is 4.5 feet in length. The cruising operational speed of is approximately 27 mph (23.5 knots). This small, lightweight unmanned aircraft operating at relatively slow

AIRHAWK, LLC of 4 20speeds will pose little to no threat or hazard to people or structures on the ground, thus making it an exponentially safer alternative to manned, fixed-wing aircraft operating for similar applications.

The E384 functions primarily to provide aerial imagery and remote sensing capabilities using one of a selection of interchangeable cameras. High resolution imagery enable data collection, extraction, and analysis from imagery produced by these cameras with application to numerous industries such as surveying, architecture, engineering, agriculture, insurance, planning, and transportation just to name few. Information gleaned from the imagery will help in countless ways like maximizing crop yields, improving response times and coordination following natural disasters, expediting insurance adjustment claims, and enhanced decision making and overall efficiencies amongst several industries ranging from real estate, planning, asset management, and more by having access to higher quality data. All providing a great benefit to the economy and the overall public interest

. The E384 is a hand launched platform that requires no runway for take-off and landing. Once launched, the E384 will operate at an altitude of 400 ft. AGL or less over a designated and authorized flight area. Prior to each flight, the Pilot in Command (PIC) will set dimensions of a designated flight area and relevant flight parameters to ensure the E384 operates within the lateral, not to exceed visual line- of-sight (VLOS), and vertical, not to exceed 400 feet AGL, geographic limits of an approved site for operation. In the event a critical issue is detected e.g. a low battery state or loss of datalink, the E384 will immediately initiate a return-to-launch/home sequence. The E384 has extensive flight experience and a history of operational success overseas, including flights by over one hundred professional operators on 6 continents. The items below overview examples of its successful use provided from the manufacturer : — Used to survey potential land for hydroelectric power plant construction in Uganda.

— The National Technical University of Athens in Greece used it for studying open-pit mining. — The Belize Fishery Department began routine flights with the E384 to track illegal fishing in protected waters. — Recently the E384 was flown over three days at the Cleveland Airshow in the United States in a demonstration of its ability to safely integrate and operate in the NAS.

AIRHAWK, LLC of 5 20Each of the UAS platforms described above are equipped with advanced sensors and high definition cameras. They also have built-in capabilities to limit flight altitude above ground level (AGL) and the radius distance flown from the pilot/operator. Safety parameters to prevent, if needed, operations in controlled airspace through a no fly zone feature is also possible with the DJI platforms. Each of the AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS have integrated safety features designed to help ensure the safety of persons and property within and surrounding an active operation area. For instance, as described above, if one of the aircraft lose communication with its ground control station orgeographic positioning system (GPS) signal the aircraft can autonomously return to a predetermined location or hover in place until the manually landed safely, respectively. The Petitioner has supplied the following additional i nformation as appendices for consideration of this request:

- DJI Phantom Series Operation, Maintenance Materials (Appendix A)

- DJI Inspire Operation, Maintenance Materials (Appendix B) - Event38 E384 Operation, Maintenance, and Training Materials (Appendix C)


### Aircraft Marking Each of AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS will be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 47, and have an identification (N-Number) markings displayed as large as practicable in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45.



### Pre-flight Inspection, Maintenance Before each flight an AIRHAWK, LLC PIC will perform a series of pre-flight and takeoff checks as defined by the manufacturer noted in the Appendices provided. Routine inspection of all aircraft components, including, but not limited to the items listed below will take place:

- Motors, wiring and connectors

- Propellers, smooth, no chips or defects

AIRHAWK, LLC of 6 20- Batteries, wiring and connectors

- Remote command and control

- Ground control station


### UAS Operating Parameters
AIRHAWK, LLC PICs and visual observers, present during any and all flights, will ensure all operation remain within VLOS. Flights will be limited to 400 feet AGL – which is accurately measured by GPS. AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS operator and PIC are well equipped and trained for operations sought in this exemption

. Communication and coordination with the appropriate FSDO will take place prior to operations, as needed. Further coordination will take place, as required, with the Air Traffic Organization to obtain a Certificate of Authorization (COA) prior to any operations granted in this requested exemption. AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility 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 airport management must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.
AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS operations will remain clear and yield to the right of way of all manned aircraft operations and activities (including, but not limited to, ultralight vehicles, parachute activities, parasailing activities, and hangliders).

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### PILOT IN COMMAND AND OBSERVER OPERATIONS & **QUALIFICATIONS** The Pilot in Command (PIC) and Visual Observer (VO) will operate all Unmanned Aircraft (UAS ) while adhering to the following: — The UAS will not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour) nor will the UAS be operated at airspeeds greater than the maximum UAS operating airspeed recommended by the aircraft manufacturer. — The UAS will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level. — The UAS will be operated within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. — All operations will utilize a VO. The UAS will be operated within the VLOS of the PIC and VO at all times. The PIC will be designated before the flight and will not transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC will ensure that the VO can perform the duties required of the VO.

— All operating documents attached to this application will be accessible during UAS operations and made available to an administrator upon request.

— Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics will undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations. Functional test flights will only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and will remain at least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight will be conducted in such a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

— The operator will be responsible for maintain and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation.

— Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft will be prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

— The operator will follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components.

— All UAS operations will comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins.

— The Pilot in Command (PIC) will maintain a private pilot license and current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by the federal government. In addition, the PIC will maintain 40 hours cumulative flying time for the UAS utilized in operations. In addition, two (2) hours flying time and three (3) takeoffs and landings within thirty (30) days of the type of UAS utilized in operations will also be maintained.

— The operator will not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC has demonstrated the ability to safely operate the UAS.

AIRHAWK, LLC of 8 20— UAS operations will not be conducted during night. — The UAS will not operate within 5 nautical miles of an Airport Reference Point (ARP). — The UAS will 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.

— If the UAS loses communication or loses its GPS signal, the UA will return to a predetermined location within the private or controlled-access property.

— The PIC will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

— The PIC will ensure at least a 5 minute reserve powered flight time when completing all flight operations.

— All operations will be conducted in accordance with an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). — All UAS operated will be identifiable by serial number and/or equivalent marking

— All documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS will be available to the PIC (and administrator or any law enforcement upon request) any time the aircraft is operating. — The UAS will remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and activities at all times.

— The UAS will not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

— All flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all non-participating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless protective barriers or structures are in place to protect such persons or the owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment to determine that it does not present an undue hazard. — All operations will be conducted over private or controlled-access property with permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. — Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA will be reported to the FAA’s UAS Integration Office within 24 hours. Accidents will also be reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).

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### Radio Frequencies
Radio frequencies used will be those allotted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for data transmission and vehicle control in unlicensed frequency bands. All devices used will comply with FCC usage and emissions regulations. 

### Safety and Benefits of the UAS
AIRHAWK, LLC plans to operate their UAS in a variety of applications that generally would require flying expensive, full-size manned aircraft to successfully conduct a mission or project. Small, light, unmanned aircraft vehicles and their systems offer countless benefits over the use of full- sized manned aircraft to numerous industries by leveraging products from aerial surveys, remote sensing, data and imagery collection. Replacing significantly larger manned aircraft carrying flights crews and flammable fuel with UAS that do not carry people creates a much greater margin of safety for UAS operators and visual observers by contrast to a manned aircraft flight crew and passengers. The lower acquisition, operational, and personnel costs, in addition to reduced environmental impacts such as reduced noise and emissions, through the use of batteries for power – in lieu of fuel and combustion engines, are reasons why it is beneficial to the public interest for AIRHAWK, LLC to receive FAA authorization to operate its unmanned aircraft.



### Conclusion
AIRHAWK, LLC (the petitioner) seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act (FMRA) of 2012, which will permit the safe operation of our UASs for commercial and business use. By granting these exemptions, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FMRA while also providing a community critical UAS services and resources necessary for its future growth and development. The petitioner respectfully requests that the Administrator grants these exemptions under Section 333.

Respectfully,

AIRHAWK, LLC of 10 20Christopher Thelan Manager AIRHAWK, LLC



### Specific Exemption Requests and Equivalent Level of Safety Showings **14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a) and (b): Civil aircraft airworthiness** (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. (b) The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur. Sections 91.7 (a) and (b) prohibit operation of a civil aircraft unless it is in airworthy condition. AIRHAWK, LLC requests an exemption from this regulation because their UAS would not operate with an airworthiness certificate under the proposal set forth in this filing. Given the size of the aircraft and requirements contained in the manuals for maintenance and use of safety check lists prior to each flight, as set forth in in the operators manual, an equivalent level of safety will be provided. The FAA has issued similar exemptions to this regulation, including to Tradecraft LLC, Exemption No. 11303. **14 CFR 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in Command and 61.133** Commercial pilot privileges and limitations. The regulation provides that no person that holds a Private Pilot certificate may act as pilot in Command of an aircraft for compensation or hire. Subparagraph (b) allows a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

AIRHAWK, LLC of 11 20AIRHAWK, LLC’s proposed operations require that the unmanned aircraft PIC must hold at least a Sport Pilot Certificate issued by the FAA. Since the aircraft cannot carry passengers or property, it is believed that AIRHAWK, LLC meets the intent of 61.113 Subparagraph (b) even though the intent of this application is to conduct operations for compensation or hire. **14 C.F.R. § 91.109(a): Flight Instruction** Section 91.109 (a) 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. AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS are remotely piloted aircraft, and, by design, do not have fully functional dual controls. Flight control is accomplished through the use of a remote control and transmitters that communicates with the aircraft via radio communications. Completing instruction through the AIRHAWK, LLC training program will ensure an equivalent level of safety. The FAA has approved exemptions for flight training without fully functional dual controls for a number of aircraft and for flight instruction in experimental aircraft. See Exemption Nos. 5778K and 9862A.

**14 C.F.R § 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes** Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: (c) Over other than congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. As set forth herein by AIRHAWK, LLC, their UAS will never operate at an altitude higher than 400 feet AGL. Due to the nature of work proposed for remote sensing, aerial surveys, data and imagery collection this work necessitates flights at relatively low altitudes, i.e. less than 500 feet AGL, and an exemption from Section 91.119(c) is needed. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight speed, and material with which AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS are built. Additional consideration will be given prior to flights such as communication and permission with the land owner or the party controlling the land. With advance notice, all affected individuals will be aware of AIRHAWK, LLC’s remote sensing, aerial surveys, data and imagery collection. Compared to similar operations conducted with conventional aircraft or rotorcraft, which weigh thousands of pounds and carry flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations will be far less than those currently allowed with such conventional aircraft
AIRHAWK, LLC of 12 20operating at or below 500 feet AGL. The FAA has approved exemptions for minimum safe altitudes to Chustz Surveying – Exemption No. 11285. **14 C.F.R § 91.121 – Altimeter Settings** 91.121 requires aircraft to maintain a cruising level or flight level in reference to a current reported altimeter setting. AIRHAWK, LLC’s UAS are not equipped with a programmable altimeter but rather determine location and altitude via an onboard GPS. Additionally, since the E384 will be operating at or below 400 ft. AGL, there is no need to maintain hemispherical cruising altitudes for de-confliction with manned aircraft. For these reasons AIRHAWK, LLC seeks exemption from this regulation. An equal level of safety will be achieved through the Phantom, Inspire and E384 GPS, which provides altitude and location data to the PIC via the ground control station. The UAS Operations Manual, provided as Appendices, specifically addresses monitoring altitude and GPS readings prior to commencing flight operations. Combined with the fact that the aircraft’s altitude will be visually monitored by the PIC and Visual Observer, an equal level of safety is attained in lieu of referencing an altimeter setting. The FAA has approved exemptions for minimum safe altitudes to Pravia – Exemption No. 11166. **14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (b): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions** Section 91.151 (b) prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in a rotorcraft 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, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.
The Phantom and Inspire series battery life provides at most 25 minutes of powered flight. Without an exemption from 14 C.F.R. §91.151, flights would be limited to 5 minutes or less. Given the limitations on AIRHAWK, LLC’s proposed operations, a lesser reserve for flight in VFR conditions is reasonable. AIRHAWK, LLC believes that an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151 (a) is safe and consistent with the scope of a prior exemption. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with 91.151 (a)). Operating the Phantom and Inspire UAS without 20 minutes of reserve fuel does not produce the type of risks Section 91.151 (a) intended to prevent. Given its weight and construction material, the risks are less then contemplated by the current regulation. AIRHAWK, LLC believes that an

AIRHAWK, LLC of 13 20equivalent level of safety can be achieved by the fact that their UAS can safely utilize VTOL capability to quickly and safely land within 3 minutes of an area within VLOS once alerted of a low battery. Similar exemptions have been granted to others, including Exemptions 2689F, 5745, 10673, and 10808. **Part 91 Subpart E (91.401-91.417) – Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, and Alterations**  These regulations provided the maintenance and inspections requirements in reference to Part 39 and Part 43. 91.405 (a) specifically states that “no person may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on an aircraft other than as prescribed in this subpart and other applicable regulations, including part 43 of this chapter.” AIRHAWK, LLC seeks full exemption from these regulations due to the fact that these sections apply to an aircraft with an airworthiness certificate for which AIRHAWK, LLC is already seeking exemption. An equal level of safety will be achieved by using the Phantom, Inspire, and E384 Operations and Maintenance Manuals (see appendices provided with this exemption request) which provide instructions on regular and corrective maintenance. AIRHAWK, LLC’s will be responsible for conducting and logging maintenance in accordance with these procedures. AIRHAWK, LLC PICs test to confirm their UAS are suited for flight following any maintenance. Maintenance that AIRHAWK, LLC is not capable of performing, or covered in these procedures, will be performed by the manufacturers. Similar exemptions have been granted to others such as TradeCraft, Exemption 11303, Toledo Aerial Media, Exemption 11288, and Skyphilly, Exemption 11256.



### Appendix A - DJI Phantom Series Operation, Maintenance Materials

- Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual (EN) v1.8: http://download.dji- innovations.com/ downloads/phantom_2_vision_plus/en/Phantom_2_Vision_Plus_User_Manua l_v1.8_en.pdf.

AIRHAWK, LLC of 14 20- Phantom 2 Vision+ Pilot Training Guide (EN) v1.1: http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_2_vision_plus/en/ Phantom_2_Vision_Plus_Pilot_Trainin g_Guide_v1.1_en.pdf. — Phantom 3 Professional User Manual v1.6: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/ phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual__V1.6.pdf — Smart Flight Battery Safety Guidelines: http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_3/ en/Phantom_3_Intelligent_Flight_Battery_Safety_Guidelines__en.pdf


### Appendix B - DJI Inspire Operation, Maintenance Materials

- Inspire 1 User Manual v2 .0: https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/ Inspire_1_User_Manual_en_v2.0_1218.pdf

- Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines v1.0: http://download.dji- innovations.com/downloads/ inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_Safety_Guidelines_en.pdf.

- Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines v1.4 : http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/ inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_Intelligent_Flight_Battery_Safety_Guidelines_1.4.pdf

- Inspire 1 Maintenance Manual v1.0: http://download.dji- innovations.com/downloads/ inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_Maintenance_ManualV1.0_en.pdf. 

### Appendix C - Event38 E384 Operation, Maintenance Materials — Event38 E384 Manuals: http://droneyard.com/e384opsman.pdf



### Appendix D - Conditions and Limitations Example Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

AIRHAWK, LLC of 15 20 Note: Due to many materials linked above exceeding the maximum allowable upload file size on FAA’s exemption portal, this information is being provided in the form of direct links on the manufacturers website. Please contact AIRHAWK, LLC if this information needs to be supplied by another means.1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus, DJI Inspire and DJI Phantom 3 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 restriction. 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 the 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 PIC 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 permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure 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 discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised 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 which the FAA granted this exemption, then the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s

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− 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 affect the UAS operation or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations 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 functional 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. The 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 manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and aircraft components. 12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer safety bulletins. 13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot 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 flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate. 14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles 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 experience-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 during dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations
AIRHAWK, LLC of 17 20are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants 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 meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility 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 airport 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 predetermined location within the private or controlled-access property. 19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight 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 for at least five minutes or with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater. 21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All operations shall be conducted in accordance 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 under the terms of the attached COA. 22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification (N

− Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the 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.

AIRHAWK, LLC of 18 2024. The UA must remain clear and give way 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 protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such 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 structures 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 essential persons are not considered nonparticipating persons under this exemption. 27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with permission from the property owner/controller 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 Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov

. I f this exemption permits operations for the 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 over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities must include at least the following: a. Dates and times for all flights;

AIRHAWK, LLC of 19 20b. 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 responsible for the on-scene operation of the UAS; d. Make, model, and serial or N

− Number of UAS to be used; e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming; f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request; g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes essential to accomplish the operation. 31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating 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 all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

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