### 1 Nebraska SkyView, LLC 

# UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: NEBRASKA SKYVIEW, LLC

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS

OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2),

AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF

THE DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PURS UANT TO

SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

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Submitted on July 2 1 , 2015 Nebraska SkyView, LLC 9418 Hascall St., Omaha Ne 68124

### 2 Nebraska SkyView, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS....................................

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SUMMARY..........................................................................................................

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INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER.....

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BACKGROUND................................................................................................

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BASIS FOR PETITION.............................

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER......

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THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH

NEBRASKA S KYVIEW SEEKS EXEMPTION.........................

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF NEBRASKA SKYVIEW SEEKS AND

THE REASON NEBRASKA SKYVIEW SEEKS THE RELIEF..........

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING NEBRASK A SKYVIEW
REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST .....................

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD

NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY.......................................

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SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE

FEDERAL REGISTER

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ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR

ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT NEBRASKA SKYVIEW
REQUEST................

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REQUEST FOR BLANKET COA APPROVAL......................

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CONCLUSION...............................

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APPENDIX A

- DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............

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APPENDIX B

- DJI INSPIRE 1 MANUFACTURER’S USER MANUAL............

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APPENDIX C

- MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG........................

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# GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level

AOI Area of Interest

ATC Ai r Traffic Control

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COA Certificate of Authorization

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

GCS Ground Control Station

GPS Global Positioning System

LOL Loss of Link

NAS National Airspace System

NOTAM Notice to Airman

PIC Pilot In Command

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333

SO Safety Observer

SOP Standard Operati ng Procedures

UA Unmanned Aircraft

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VLOS Visual Line of Site

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

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## SUMMARY

Nebraska SkyView, LLC seeks exemptio n from the requiremen ts of 14 C.F.R §§ 91.7(a),
91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), to operate
an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act
of 2012 (FMRA). T his exemption will permit Nebraska SkyView, LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography for
broadcast production, motion picture filming, non profit promotional videos

, multi

- media
presentations and internet based video production over certain areas of the United States.



### INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

Nebraska SkyView, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “ Nebraska SkyView ”) provides it’s clients with
expertise and knowledge in solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and effectiveness.
Nebraska SkyView provides clients with the highest quality digital content for use in broadcast,
commercial, personal, and non

- profit projects. Nebraska SkyView has professional and firs t had
experience flying military and civilian aircraft as a FAA com m erc ia l rated pilot with the following
ratings: Airplane Single Engine Land; Rotorcraft

- Helicopter; Instrument Airplane & Helicopter

. Nebraska SkyView has over 1,000 flight hours in airpla nes, helicopters, and tiltrotor aircraft with zero flight mishaps or incidents

. The objective of Nebraska SkyView aerial video operations is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of broadcast, commercial

, and nonprofit productions,
specifically tar geting: • Broadcast Television Production • Motion Picture Filming • Non Profit

Promotional Videos • Multi

- media Presentations • Internet Based Video Production • Increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations.



### BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraf t System: DJI Inspire 1 UAS / sUA

Nebraska SkyView seeks to operate DJI systems for compensation by having a FAA certified
commercial pilot who will fallow all rules and r e gulations as the pilot in command within the NAS
according to the current FAR/AIM . T he DJI Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)
Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart
phone systems. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length

of 17.3 i nches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately
42 knots. The DJI Inspire 1 UA is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery
powered electric motors.

The DJI Inspire 1 UA that will be operated by Nebraska SkyView will be registered in accordance
with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration

, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking

.

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### 6 Nebraska SkyView, LLC BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, Nebraska SkyView pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special

Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from
the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1)

& (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the
unmanned aircraft and its operation, Nebraska SkyView operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets

the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and t herefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in
accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, Nebraska SkyView requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1)
& (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only
apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

Nebraska SkyView submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety

will be ensured. Nebraska SkyView will use experienced person nel or technicians to perform
maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques,
and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI
Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furtherm ore, Nebraska SkyView will document and maintain all
maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

Nebraska SkyView seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because
the Inspire 1 UAS does not require an airworthiness certi ficate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part
21, Subpart H. As such, Nebraska SkyView submits that the operator will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in
compliance with the op erating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1
Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.

Nebraska SkyView also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled
Altimeter Settings

, as DJI Inspire 1 UA does not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard.
However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1UAs will be provided to the PIC via Global
Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which

d ownlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information,

combined with Nebraska SkyView operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within visual line of sight, at
or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equi valent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Nebraska SkyView seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b),

### 7 Nebraska SkyView, LLC entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Nebraska SkyView submits that safety will
not be affected by operation of the D JI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total
duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal
cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Nebraska SkyView provides the following information in
support of its petition for exemption:



### A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is:

Patrick B. Linehan

President Nebraska SkyView, LLC
9418 Hascall St., Omaha Ne 68124
Tel: ( 402 ) 902

- 9419



### B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. from Which Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption.

1

. Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemptio n From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).
Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following: (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.



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. Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption Fr om The Requirements Of Section

91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part: (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating

-- (1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

-- (i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of the aircraft; (ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the curren t reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or (iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.



### 3

. Nebraska SkyView See ks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).
Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection (b), states the following: (b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considerin g wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and,

### 8 Nebraska SkyView, LLC assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.



### 4

. Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).
Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required inspections, ex cept as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]



### 5

. Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1)
Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenan ce, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or

alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following: (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) It has been approved for r eturn to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.]



### 6

. Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).
Section 91.409, entitled Inspections , subsection (a), states the following: (a) Ex cept as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

– (1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for

return to servi ce by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.



### 7

. Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.4 17(b).
Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following: (a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods spe cified in paragraph (b) of this section: (1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the a irframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The

records must include

-- (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work performed; and (ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and (iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service. (2) Records containing the following information: (i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor. (ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

### 9 Nebraska SkyView, LLC (iv) The current inspec tion status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directive s including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. (vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9 (d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances. (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (1) The records specified in paragra ph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed. (2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with

the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. (3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

### 10 Nebraska SkyView, LLC C. The Extent Of Relief Nebraska SkyView Seeks And The Reason Nebraska SkyView Seeks That Relief.

1 . Extent Of Relief Nebraska SkyView Seeks And The Reason Nebraska SkyView Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitle d Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to the extent required

to allow Nebraska SkyView to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i. e., the Nebraska SkyView Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).

Nebraska SkyView seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not require an

airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore,

Nebraska SkyView will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to e very flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.



### 2 . Extent Of Relief Nebraska SkyView Seeks And The Reason Nebraska SkyView Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief f rom Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which utilizes a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude informatio n from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL),

Nebraska SkyView seeks the requested rel ief because the DJI Inspire 1 UA’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire 1 UA is equipped with a barometric pressure sens or and GPS equipment, which automatically ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.



### 3 . Extent Of Relief Nebraska SkyVi ew Seeks And The Reason Nebraska SkyView Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 U A during daylight hours

### 11 Nebraska SkyView, LLC in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after

that for at least 4.5 minutes. Nebraska SkyView seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Nebraska SkyView proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of DJI Inspire 1 operating documents,

and Nebraska SkyView proposed operating limitations, ensure that Nebraska SkyView wi ll safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended la nding and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.



### 4 . Extent Of Relief Nebraska SkyView Seeks And The Reason Nebraska SkyView Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b)

.

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Nebraska SkyView requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Nebraska SkyView will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Nebraska SkyView will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

### 12 Nebraska SkyView, LLC D. The Reasons Why Granting Nebraska SkyView Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public inte rest by allowing Nebraska SkyView to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography for TV broadcast, industrial, non profit, multi

- media, special events, documentary and feature film production over certain areas of

the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Nebraska SkyView ’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be reali zed without implicating any privacy issues.



### 1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Inspire 1 UA is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized t o obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire 1 U A does not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, ar rival, and landing phases of flight operations.



### 2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Inspire 1

UASs.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by d rastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per
hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI I nspire 1 UA, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA is propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Inspire 1 UASs to perform aeria l acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight

cr ew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UA (weighing approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, at it’s maximum gross weights with a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collate ral damage to life and

### 13 Nebraska SkyView, LLC property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).



### 3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduc t similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United States based companies, like Nebraska SkyView, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fue l and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, com panies such as Nebraska SkyView, can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. compan ies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive b oth in the United

States and abroad.



### 4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Nebraska SkyView proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not implicate any privac y issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Nebraska SkyView Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner in volvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

### 14 Nebraska SkyView, LLC E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affec t Safety, Or How The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why DJI Inspire 1 UA Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMR A) Section 333.

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Nebraska SkyView operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthi ness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

(a) In General.

-- Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days

after the date of enactment of t his Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by se ction
334 of this Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determination under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum

--

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, sp eed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

(2) whether a certifi cate 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 identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation

. -- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, Nebraska SkyView submits that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requiremen t; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

### 15 Nebraska SkyView, LLC a. The Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UASs Demonstrate Its Safe

Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose

a threat to national sec urity considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.



### i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

The technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are set forth by the DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached h ereto as Appendix A.



### ii. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete descriptio n of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided at pages 45

- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto as Appendix B.



### iii. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Is Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or

Hover In The Event Of L oss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Inspire 1 UA will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1 UA does not reacquire control link data from the GCS,

the UA will as sume that the Control Link is lost and the UA will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto as Appendix B.



### iv. The DJI Inspire 1 GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 40 through 48 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals is attached here to as Appendix B.



### b. Flight Operations Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

Nebraska SkyView will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Add itionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.



### c. Flights Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Nebraska SkyView proposes to commercially operate the DJI Inspi re 1 UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of

### 16 Nebraska SkyView, LLC United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this gra nt.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 44 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no mo re than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

5. The UAs must be operated within visua l 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.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able

to communicate v erbally 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 SO can per form the functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the

came ra or other instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption 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 upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petit ions for extension or amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment 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.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight.

### 17 Nebraska SkyView, LLC If the inspectio n 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. The Ground Control Station must be inc luded in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft

records.

11. 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. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre

- flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable

compo nents, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating

documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. Th e operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft reco rds, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the

UAS to service.

15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

16. The authoriz ed person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third

- class
medical certificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including eva sive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the oper ator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the 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 operation s are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

20. Th e UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a

### 18 Nebraska SkyView, LLC current FAA

- published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to the Administrator upon request.

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from

a clou d or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operati ng documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) the re is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to c onducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, registered in ac cordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and c ontrol of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency requirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at

the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and

activi ties at all times.

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

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential per sons), vessels, vehicles, and

structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA

### 19 Nebraska SkyView, LLC and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons

remain u nder 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 and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 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, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled

- access property with permission

from the land owner/controller or authoriz ed representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

33. 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

.



### 2 . Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to every flight, Nebraska SkyView will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating document s and as stated in the conditions

and limitations herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11 063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).



### 3 . Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1 UA will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for act ive monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Nebraska SkyView operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UA within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. T he altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically established by the UAS’s at ground level.

### 20 Nebraska SkyView, LLC The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).



### 4 . Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical spec ifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Nebraska SkyView will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA d uring daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS provides audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UA experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 30% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10 % remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will descend and land automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 111 10, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

5 . Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

In seeking this exemption, Nebraska SkyView submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because Ne braska SkyView will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Nebraska SkyView Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Nebraska SkyView will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

Since the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documen ts, Nebraska SkyView will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1),

### 21 Nebraska SkyView, LLC and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Appendix B; a copy of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Appendix C.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Nebraska SkyView will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly maintenance log.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establis h that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered.

In consideration of Nebraska SkyView proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the D JI Inspire 1 UAS, Nebraska SkyView submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to U AS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).



### 6 . The FAA Ma y Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Nebraska SkyView requests that the FAA prescribe special condition s for the intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 91.7 (a), 91.12 1, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the publ ic, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircr aft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions

### 22 Nebraska SkyView, LLC and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Par t 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as

the

FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordan ce with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Nebraska SkyView intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of sa fety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections, 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).



### F. Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stati ng:

The Rules From Which Nebraska SkyView Seeks Exemption: Nebraska SkyView seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). A Brief Description O f The Nature Of The Exemption Nebraska SkyView

Seeks: This exemption will permit Nebraska SkyView to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Nebraska SkyView Request: This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determ ine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Nebraska SkyView request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for consi dering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail above, Neb raska SkyView will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UASs safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

### 24 Nebraska SkyView, LLC APPENDIX

– A DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nebraska SkyView only utilizes safe and reliable UAS s. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will n ot allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

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

1.1 DJI Inspire

1.1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1.1 Model

– T600

1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

1.1.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

– Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m

1.1.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Pitch: 300 deg. /s; Yaw: 150 deg. /s

1.1.1.5 Max Tilt A ngle

‐ 35 deg. 1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s

1.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 4m/s

1.1.1.8 Max Speed

– 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT RECOMMENDED)

1.1.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 4500m

1.1.1.10 Max Wind Resistance

– 10m/s

1.1.1.11 Max Flight Time

– Approximately 18 minutes

1.1.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510

1.1.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345

1.1.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 14F to 104F (

‐ 10C to 40C)

1.1.1.15 Dimensions

– 17 1/4 ” x 17 3/4 ” x 12”

1.1.2 Gimbal

1.1.2.1 Model

– ZENMUSE X3

1.1.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

1.1.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA

1.1.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

‐ Å 0.03 deg 1.1.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable

1.1.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

‐ 90 deg to +30 deg ; Pan: Å 320 deg
1.1.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

‐ 125 deg to 45 deg ; Pan: Å 330 deg 1.1.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitch: 120 deg /s; Pan: 180 deg /s

1.1.3 Camera

1.1.3.1 Name

– X3

1.1.3.2 Model

– FC350

1.1.3.3 Total Pixels

– 12.76M

1.1.3.4 Effective Pixels

– 12.4M

### 25 Nebraska SkyView, LLC 1.1.3.5 Image Max Size

– 4000x3000

1.1.3.6 ISO Range

– 100

-- ‐ 3200

1.1.3.7 Field of View

‐ 94 deg. 1.1.3.8 CMOS

– Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

1.1.3.9 HD Video Recording

– UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25

, 38 40x2160p 24/25/30; FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60;

1.1.3.10 Operating Temperature Range: 32F

‐ 104F (0C

- 40C)

1.1.4 Transmitter

1.1.4.1 Name

– C1

1.1.4.2 Operating Frequency: 5.728

-- ‐ 5.850GHz; 2.400

-- ‐ 2.483GHz

1.1.4.3 Communicating Distance ( unobstructed): 2000m

1.1.4.4 Output Power: 9W

1.1.4.5 Operating Temperature Range: 14F to 104F (

‐ 10C to 40C)

1.1.4.6 Battery: 600mAh LiPo 2S 32

### 26 Nebraska SkyView, LLC APPENDIX

– B

DJI INSPIRE 1 MANUFACTURER’S USER MANUAL

Most current version of t he user manual can be found at:

http://www.dji.com/product/inspire

- 1/download

### 27 Nebraska SkyView, LLC APPENDIX

– C Nebraska SkyView Monthly Maintenance Log