### May 11, 2015

Exemption No. 11534 Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–0391

Ms. Melissa Maxwell Agent/ Owner Re/Max Affiliates/ Shilleh Properties, LLC 4895 Houston Road Florence, KY 41042

Dear Ms. Maxwell:
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.

The Basis for Our Decision
By letter dated February 16, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption. The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct aerial videography, cinematography, and photography to enhance academic community awareness and to augment real estate listings.
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.

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Discussion of Public Comments:
The FAA received one individual comment in oppos ition to the petition and two in support. In granting this exemption, the FAA has determined that the proposed opera tions can safely be conducted under the conditions and limitations of this exemption. As with exemptions issued to Aeryon Lab, Astraeus Aerial, Clayco, Inc., an d VDOS Global, LLC, failure to comply with the document’s conditions and lim itations is grounds for imme diate suspension or rescission of the exemption.

Airworthiness Certification
The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+.
The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates . In accordance with the statutory criteria 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. 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.

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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, Ms. Me lissa Maxwell 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.

Conditions and Limitations
In this grant of exemption, Ms. Melissa Maxwe ll 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+when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will re quire a new petition or a peti tion 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

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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, 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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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

. 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.

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This exemption terminates on May 31, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.
Sincerely,

/s/ John S. Duncan Director, Flight St andards Service

### Melissa Maxwell, Realtor, Florence KY - Section 333 Exemption Petition

February 16 , 2015

U .S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590

R E: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) (2); 91.417(a)&(b)

D ear Sir or Madam,

I
, Melissa Maxwell, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Melissa Maxwell, an owner and operator of small unmanned aircrafts, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below so that I, Melissa Maxwell and my co

- pilot; Mark Maxwell, may operate my small ultra

- light weight unmanned aircraft system (“UAS”) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).

A s described herein I, Melissa Maxwell, am a licensed Realtor within the State of Kentucky; experienced in flying hobby helicopters for recreational purposes. I have added a hobby grade quad

- copter 1 UAS to my inventory equipped with a HD Camera with intent for aerial videography/ cinematography/ photography to enhance academic community awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout of the Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati Tri

- State area , and augment
real estate li sting photos/ videos; following exemption and approval by the FAA. Thereby enhancing their academic research experience for the Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati Tri

- State area. I also have a second GoPro3+ Black camera mounted quad

- copter 2 in my inventory with comparable safety capabilities.

I have flown small RC electric helicopters for over fifteen (15) years without incident. Committed to safety
with ea ch flight. My, Melissa Maxwell’s, exemption request would permit operation of ultralight weight, unmanned (piloted by remote control with FPV systems) and comparatively inexpensive UAS(s) in tightly controlled and limited airspace. 3 Predetermined in areas away from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic for community videos, and within property boundaries for individual homeowner real

1 Appendix A – DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus quad

- copter Operator Manual

2 Appendix B – Deviation Walkera Scout X4 quad

- copter Operator Manual

3 Appendix C – Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area 5 mile airport radius maps

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estate listing videos/photos. Currently, similar lightweight, remote controlled UAS's are legally operated by unmonitored amateur hobbyists with no safety plan or controls in place to prevent catastrophe. I, Melissa
Maxwell , have personally instilled safety protocols and controls 4 to avoid and prevent public haz ard, as
well as manned aircraft hazards/catastrophe. This will act to furthe r safety protocols exclusive to lightweight UAS's specific to real estate video and photogr aphy usage as I, Melissa Maxwell
, record flight data and other information gained through permitted flight operations to share with the FAA through any required FAA reports to assist with future protocol and safety regulation.

Granting my, Melissa Maxwell’s , request comports with the Secretary of Transportation’s (FAA
Admini strator’s) responsibilities and authority to not only integrate UAS's into the national airspace system, but to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems [UAS's] in the national airspace system” under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act specific to the use of UAS's for real
estate/Realtor purposes. Further I, Melissa Maxwell , will conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols described herein or as otherwise established by the FAA.

For the reasons stated below I, Melissa Maxwell , respectfully request the grant of an exempti on allowing me to operate ultra

- light weight, remote controlled UAS’s for academic co mmunity awareness to
benefit/stimulat e attraction to the Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati Tri

- State area and to enhance real estate listing videos /photos for homeowners who cannot afford expensive manned aircraft for the same purpose. Both of which will promote local economic growth through increased employment and
increased tax base. Both with public safety in mind by keeping heavier manned aircraft containing
combustible fuel that that poses potential public hazard.

I. Contact Information:

Meliss a Maxwell, Agent/ Owner Re/Max Affiliates/ Shilleh Properties, LLC
4895 Houston Road Florence, KY 41042 Office: (859) 372

- 8060 Mobile: (859) 512

- 4444 Email: thisgirlsellshouses@gmail.com

II

. The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulat ions From Which Melissa
Maxwell Requests Exemption are:

4 Appendix D

– Personal Protocols and Controls

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, Realtor, Florence KY

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14 CFR 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 91, et seq.; 14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 14 CFR 417 (a) & (b).

III. The Extent of r elief Melissa Maxwell seeks and the Reason she Seeks Such Relief:

I, Melissa Maxwell , submit this application in accordance with the Reform Act, 112 P.L. 95 §§ 331

- 334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FARs operating to prevent me, Melissa Maxwell, contemplated commercial ci nematic, academic and other flight operations within the national airspace system. The Reform Act in Section 332 provides for such integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into our national airspace system as it is in the public’s interest to do so. My, Melissa Maxwell’s, ultra

- light weight UAS meets the definition of “small unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and theref ore the integration of my ultra

- light weight UAS is expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. I would like to operate my ultra

- light weight UAS prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires the FAA to promulgate rules governing such craft. Thereby, providing direct experience and valuable information for formal regulation that can be administered uniformly to all real estate related UAS aerial video and photography. The Reform Act guides the Secretary in determining the types of UAS's that may operate safely in our national airspace system. Considerations include: The weight, si ze, speed and overall capabilities o f the UAS's, Whether the UAS will be operated near airports or heavily populated areas; and,
Whether the UAS will be operated by line of sight. 112 P.L. 95 § 333 (a). Each of these items reflect in
favor of an exemption for me, Melissa Maxwell . My UAS util izes four (4) counter

- rotating propellers for balance, control and stability. My UAS is equipped with GPS and auto return safety technology. Weighing less than five (5) pounds (far below the maximum 55 pound limit); including camera with gimbal.

I, Melis sa Maxwell , considers safety as foremost with each flight. My small unmanned aircraft is designed to hover in place via GPS and operate in less than a 24 knot (15 mph) wind. For safety, stability and fear of financial loss I will not fly in winds exceeding 16 kph (10 mph). Built in safety systems include a GPS mode that allows my UAS to hover in place when radio controls ar e released. With three modes to choose from, I utilize the Phantom/ GPS Mode 5 for aerial videography/photography. This is the safest,

most reliable and stable mode to prevent accident and hazard. When pilot communication is lost UAS is

5 Phantom/GPS Mode includes safe circle for operation, position hold, self

- leveling, altitude command, GPS, return to home fea ture, and failsafe control to return home or land in the event of communication interruption between RC transmitt er and UAS. See Operator Manuals.

Melissa Maxwell
, Realtor, Florence KY

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designed slowly descend to point of take off. I do not operate my UAS near airports, Hospitals nor Police heliports, and do not operate near areas where ge neral public is within fifty to one hundred (50

- 100) yards depending on location, conditions and weather. I am constantly on alert for any manned aircraft ( Airplanes/ Police/Medical helicopters, etc.) and prepared to land/abort immediately to the nearest an d
safest ground point should a manned aircraft approach my location or I suspect manned aircraft may approach near my location. My UAS is capable of vertical and horizontal operations, and are flown only within my line of sight of me, as the remote control pilot. Utilizing battery power rather than combustible fuels, flights generally last between three (5) to seven (15 ) minutes, with an altitude unde r four hundred (400 ) feet. I, Melissa Maxwell, utilize a fresh fully charged battery with each flight as a s afety precaution;
full flight time limit for each battery is ni ne (15) to twelve (25 ) minutes as tested. I do not operate my UAS
at or below manufacture recommend minimum charge levels for operation; pre ferring to remain well within

a safe operating range to insure adequate communication between radio control and UAS to eliminate potential for crash, loss of control or hazard. Reserve batteries are at hand with each exercise to insure replacement for sufficient safe level of operation. I do not believe in taking risk that may cause a crash that could create hazard to the public/property/manned aircraft, and have n o desire to lose an investment. I have clocked numerous practice flights in remote areas as a hobbyis t simulating flights for future
commercial us e to gain familiarization with the characteristics of this specific UAS's performance under
different temperature and weather conditions. I also practice computerized simulated flights to maintain adequate skills and response reflex time. All for the sake of safety. I, Melissa Maxwell , am extremely cautious when oper ating of my UAS/ultra

- light weight unmanned aircraft a nd will not “create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public.” 112 P.L. 95 § 33 3 (b). Given the small size and weight of my UAS it falls well within Congress’s contemplated safety zone when it promulgated the
Reform Act and the corresponding directive to integrate UAS's into the national airspace system. Melissa
Maxwell’s UAS, used in hobby flight, has a demonstrable saf ety record and does not pose any threat to the general public or national security.

IV. How Melissa Maxwell’s R equest Will Benefit the Public a s A Whole:

Aerial photography/ videography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing has been around for a long time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small b udget real estate companies and average homeowners the expense of such aerial photography/ videography is cost
pr ohibitive. Only large companies and high end Realtors or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense. Depriving non

- luxury homeowners and lower budget Realtors from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat to the public through potential ca tastrophic crashes

. Each resulting in loss
of lif e. Each with combustible fuel that exploded and burned on impac t. My, Melissa Maxwell’s , UAS pose no such threat since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public. Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public ’s interest to integrate commercially flown UAS's

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int o the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act . Granting my, Melissa Maxwell’s
, exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the geographical
b enefits in and around the Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati Tri

- State area. My ultra

- light weight UAS is battery powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environme nt. The consequence of my ultra

- light weight UAS crashing is far l ess than a fu ll size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastat ion to the public.

The public’s interest is furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture th rough my battery operated ultra

- light weight UAS's. Permitting me, Melissa
Maxwell , to immediately fly within national air space furthers economi c growth. Granting my exemption request substantially furthers the economic impact for the Northern K entucky/ Greater Cincinnati Tri

- State community for companies looking to relocate or build in the Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati Tri

State area as well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through academic and geographical aware ness. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the community.

V. Reasons Why Melissa Maxwell ’s Exemption Will Not Adversely Affect Safety
Or How t he Exemption Will Provide a Level of Safety At Least Equal To Existing
Rule:

My, Melissa Maxwell’s , exemption will not adversely affect safety. Quite the contrary, for the reasons
state d permitting me, Melissa Maxwell , to log more flight time in FAA controlled airspace, with communication with the FAA, will allow me to contribute to the innovation and implementati on of new and novel, as of yet undiscovered safety protocols for Realtors that can be embraced by the NAR 6 , NKAR 7 for development in cooperation with the FAA . In addition I, Melissa Maxwell , submit the following representations of enhancements to current a erial videography and photography for real estate:

• My UAS weighs less than 5 pou nds complete with a small ultra

- light weight high definition (HD)
camera/ GoPro 3+ Black camera;

• I only operate my UAS below 400 feet 8 (well within the 400 foot permissible ceiling set by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012);

• M y UAS only operate for 5

- 15 minutes per flight; I land my UAS prior to manufacturer recommended minimum level of battery power;

• I pilot my UAS through r emote control /FPV only by line of sight;

6 National Association of Realtors, http://www.realtor.org/

7 Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors, http ://www.nky.rapmls.com/

8 DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus quad

- copter altitude ceiling set in Assistant Software (see Operator Manual)

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• My UAS has GPS a flight safety feature whereby it hovers and then slowly lands if communication with the remote control pilot is lost;

• I actively analyze flight data and other sources of information to constantly update and enhance safety protocols;

• I only operate in reasonably safe environment that are strictly controlled, are away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and activel y populated areas;

• I conduct extensive pre

- flight inspections and protocol, during which safety carries primary importance;

• I always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation; and, I have procedures in place to abort flights in the event of saf ety breaches or potential danger.

My, Melissa Maxwell’s , safety protocols provide a level of safety equal to or exceeding existing rules. It is important to note that absent the integration of commercial UAS into our national airspace system, helicopters are the primary means of aerial video and photography f or community awareness and real estate. While the safety record of such helicopters is remarkably a stounding, there has beenl incident involving loss of life as well as extensive property damage; it is far safer to operate a batt ery powered
ultra

- light weight UAS.

• First, the potential loss of life is diminished because UAS's carry no people on board and I only operates my UAS in specific areas away from mass populations.

• Second, there is no fuel on board a UAS and thus the potential for fire or explosions is greatly
diminished.

• Third, the small size and extreme maneuverability of my UAS allow me to remotely pilot away from and avoid hazards quickly and safely.

• Lastly, given its small size and weight, even when close enough to capture amazing images, my UAS need not be so close to the objects they are focused on through the technology and use of post editing software allowing pan and zoom.

Accordingly, my UAS has been experimentally operated for famil iarization/competency and will continue to operate at and above current safety levels.

VI. A Summary t he FAA May Publish in the Federal Register:

A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals a nd t he Like.

14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size,

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weight and enclosed operational area of my, Melissa Maxwell’ s, UAS permits exemption from
Part 21 because my UAS meets (and exceeds) an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section
333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate requirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 3 33 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My, M elissa Maxwell’s , current and projected UAS's
meet or exceed each of the elements.

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable.

14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no on board pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UAS's, this Regulation is inappli cable. An equivalent level of sa fety will be achieved by maintaining a safety/ flight manual delineating areas of where safety can be defined. 9 The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 956 5B, 10167, 10167A, 10602, 1 0700
and 32827.

14 C.F.R. § 91.121 regarding altimeter settings is inapplic able insofar as my UAS utilizes electronic global positioning systems with a barometric sensor.

14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) and (b) provides for the carrying of ci vil aircraft certific ations and registrations. They are inapplicable for the same reasons described above. The equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining any such required certifications and registrations by me,
Melissa Maxwell

.

B. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23: Marking of t he Aircraft.

Applicable Codes of Federal Regulation require air craft to be marked according to certain specifications. My UAS are, by definition, unmanned. They therefore do not have a cabin, cockpit or pilot station on which to mark certain words or phr ases. Further, two

- inch lettering is difficult to place on such small aircraft with dimensions smaller that minimal lettering requirement. Regardless, I will mark its UASs in the largest possible lettering by placing the word

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“EXPERIMENTAL” on its fuselage as required by 14 C.F.R. §45.29 (f) so that I the pilot, or anyone assisting me as a spotter with the UAV will see the m arkings. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation through Exemptions Nos. 8738, 10167, 10167A and 10700.

C. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113: Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: PIC.

Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b), private pilots are limited to non

- commercial operati ons. I, Melissa Maxwell , can achieve an equivalent level of safety as achieved by current Regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or passengers. Further, while helpful, a pilot license
will not ensure remote control piloting skills. The risks attended to the operation of my UAS i s far
less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial activities outlined in 14 C.F.R. § 61, et seq. Thus, allowing me, Melissa Maxwell , to operate my UAS meet and exceed current safety levels in
relation to 14 C.F.R. §61.113 (a) & (b).

D. 14 C.F.R. 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes.

14 C.F.R. § 91.119 prescribe s safe altitudes for the operation of civil aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. My UAS will never operate a t an altitude greater than 400 AGL; safely below the standard of 400 AGL. I, Melissa Maxwell
, wi ll however operate my UAS in safe areas away from public and traffic, providing a level of safety at least equivalent to or below those in relation to minimum safe altitudes. Given the size, weigh t, maneuverability and speed of my UAS, an equivalent or hig her level of safety will be achieved.

E. 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a); 407 (a) (1); 409 (a) (2); 417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections.

The above

- cited Regulations require, amongst ot her things, aircraft owners and operators to “have [the] 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. . . .”

These Regulations only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. They will not, therefore, apply to my, Melissa Maxwell’s , UAS. However, as a safety precaution I inspect my UAS before and after each flight.

A Summary t he FAA May Publish in the Federal Register: A. 14 C.F.R. 21 and 14 C.F.R. 91: Airworthiness Certificates, Manuals and t he Like. 14 C.F.R. 21, Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement of necessary airworthiness certificates in relation to FAR § 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and encl osed operational area of my UAS permits exemption from

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Part 21 because my, Melissa Maxwell’s , UAS meets an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate req uirement under both the Act (49 U.S.C. § 44701 (f)) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UAS's from the airworthiness certificate requirement in consideration of the weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to areas such as airports and dense populations. My UAS meets or exceeds each of the elements. 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form c ontemplated by the FARs, this Regulation is inapplicable. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b) (2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no pilots or passengers, and given the size o f the UAS's, this Regulation is inapplicable. An equivalent lev el of safety will be achieved by maintaining a manual. The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemption Nos. 8607, 8737, 8738, 9299, 9299A, 9565, 9565B, 10167, maintenance program that involves regular software updates and curative measures for any damaged hardware. Therefore, an equivalent level of safety will be achieved.

In summary, Melissa Maxwell seeks an exemption from the following Regulations:

14 C.F.R. 21, subpart H; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113 (a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.7 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.9 (b)(2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.103(b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.109; 14 C.F.R. § 91.119; 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.203(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405 (a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407 (a)(1); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a)( 2); 14 C.F.R. § 91.409 (a ) (2); and, 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417 (a) & (b) to comm ercially operate my, Melissa Maxwell’s , small unmanned vehicle/lightweight unmanned aircraft vehicle in community awareness and real estate operations, and to develop economic platf orms for real estate to enhance the experience of those seeking to relocate to the Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati Tri

State area . Currently, area awareness and real estate aerial videography/photography relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft running on combustible fuel. Posing potential risk to the public . Granting my,
Melissa Maxwell’s , request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety. My UAS craft do not contain potentially explosive fuel, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverabl e than
conventional real estate video and photographic aircraft with much less flight time. Further, I operate at
lower altitudes and in controlled airspace eliminating potential public risk flying to and from established air
fields. I , Melissa Maxwell , have been informally analyzing flight info rmation and will compile safety protocols and the implementation of a flight operations manual for real estate usage that exceeds currently accepted means and methods for safe flight. Formal coll ection of information shared with the
FAA will enhance the FAA's internal efforts to establish protocols for complying with the FAA
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. There are n o personnel on board my, Melissa Maxwell’s, UAS
and therefore the likelihoo d of death or serious bodily injury is signif icantly diminished. My, Melissa Maxwell’s, operation of my UAS, weighing less than 5 pounds and travelling at lower speeds within limited areas will provide an equivalent level of safety as that achieved under c urrent FARs. Accor dingly I,
Melissa Maxwell , respectfully request that the FAA grant my exemption request and am willing to

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cooperate in sharing information to benefit the FAA, safety of manned aircraft, and the general public at large.

R espectfully S ubmitted,

Mel issa Maxwell, Agent/ Owner Re/Max Affiliates/ Shilleh Properties, LLC
4895 Houston Road Florence, KY 41042

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