Jan 21,2016

Dear Sir or Madam: This application is being submitted on my own behalf without legal counsel or consulting services. Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Greg R Myers, of Myers Associates , operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“SUASs”) equipped to conduct aerial photography and videography , hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow commercial operation of its SUASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.1 As described more fully below, requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive SUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1). Limited 2). Predetermined and 3). controll ed. The proposed exemption, if approved would allow Myers Associates to conduct commercial operations of small unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) meeting or exceeding all of the operational and safety requirements Congress has set forth in Section 333. My ers Associates is an Security Consulting company that plans to exploit the capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Systems to offer a multitude of services, including: Security evaluations and inspections

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- Aerial surveying

- Search and Rescue

- Event Ph otography /Videography

- Agriculture purposes
- Real Estate Photography

- Aerial filmmaking and photography

- Construction site inspections and monitoring

- Wi ldlife and forestry monitoring

- Educational and research operations

- Business Advertisi ng Statutory Authority Section 333, titled “Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems”, provides a mechanism for seeking expedited FAA authorization of safe civil UAS operations in the NAS. Section 333(a) states that the FAA “shall determine i f certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the (comprehensive) plan and rulemaking required by section 332(b)(1) of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.” In Section 3 32(b)(1), Congress made it clear that Section 333 provides a mechanism for “expedited operation authorization” if several factors are met. Petitioner meets all requirements to permit FAA approval of commercial UAS operations. The Petitioner Requests Re lief From the Following: Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 C.F.R. Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23 (b) 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.109 14 C.F.R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 C. F.R. 91.151(a) 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.205 (b) 2 14 C.F.R. 91.215 14 C.F.R. (91.401

- 91.417) Unmanned Aircraft System SUASs are oftentimes seen as superior to helicopters due to the smaller devices cheaper equipment and perso nnel cost, reduced noise and as such, a much smaller environmental impact which promotes public safety. We are petitioning for exemption to enable Myers Associates, to operate a DJI Phantom 3equipped with three

- axis gimbals and using High

- Def. cameras. These SUAS have a built

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capability to limit the height it flies above the ground, to limit the radius of the distance it flies from the operator and to exclude it from Class B, C and D airspace including a no fly zone feature. The Phantom 3 have the failsafe function of the Naza

- M autopilot system, which means when the communication between the Main Controller and the transmitter is disconnected, the outputs of all command sticks from controller will go to the center position. If the GPS signal is goo d enough, the system will automatically trigger Return to Home and will land safely. The above specifications meet with the Model Aircraft Operating Standards as set below: • Myers Associates, will only operate its SUAS in line of sight of a pilot and/o r observer and will operate at sites that are a 'sufficient distance' from populated areas within the sterile area described in the FOPM. Such operations will insure that the SUAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the pu blic." • W hen flying SUAS within 3 miles of an airport, airport operators will be notified and the operator will give the right of way to avoid flying in the proximity of full

- scale aircraft. • Ma ximum flight time for each operational flight will be 3 0 minutes. • Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 30 minute limit. • The SUAS will be programmed so that it will not be operated at an altitude of no more than 200 feet AGL. • Minimum crew for each ope ration will consist of the SUAS Pilot, and Visual Observer.

• The SUAS operated by the petitioner weighs less than 55 pounds, including the payload (i.e. camera, lens, and gimbal). • The SUAS will operate at speeds of no more than 50 knots, can hove r, and can simultaneously move vertically and horizontally. • Given the small size of the SUAS and the restricted sterile environment within which they will operate, our SUAS operations adhere to the Reform Act's safety requirements. The UA, powered by batteries, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than larger aircraft running on combustible fuel, it operates at lower altitudes with no people on board and will thereby reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety and diminish the likelihoo d of death or serious bodily injury. Wi th a small payload and maximum flight time of only 25 minutes, this offers little or no risk to national security. Low level oblique photos and video from several angles are far more effective than ground based ima gery for displaying the characteristics of large, complex properties with several buildings and large trees. The applicants in the past have chartered 2

- seat full

- sized helicopters for this purpose, which has proven more costly than many potential clients have been able to afford. The benefits of reduced cost and improved quality of presentation from the UA will be valuable to and benefit many buyers and sellers of real property. Additionally, we request that we be allowed to use our system to benefit fi rst responders nearby who might require assistance, including fire fighters, the police, the sheriff, etc. all while remaining subject to all limitations cited in this application as we do so. a. No flight will be made with a Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds; b. All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 200 ft. AGL, at an airspeed of no more than 50 knots and no further than 1.5 NM from the PIC;c. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC mu st be able to

communicate by voice at all times during a flight operation. d. Operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the permission of the property owner. e. All required permits/licenses will be obtained from state a nd local government prior to operation. f. Myers Associates will not operate over densely populated areas g. Myers Associates will not be operating over any open

- air assembly of people. h. Myers Associates will not be operating within 5 NM of an ai rport or heliport. We respectfully request exemption under Section 333 to enable Myers Associates, to operate efficient, limited, low

- risk commercial SAUS operations for the activities stated respecting at all times the space and privacy of citizens and property whilst keeping our skies safe. Sincerely,

Greg R Myers. DBA Myers Associates 607

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