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Madison, SD 57042 Contact: Danny Frisby- Griffin, Chief Executive Officer Danny.frisby- gri ffin@saunterraven.com (402) 332 - 7423 **RE: EXEMPTION REQUEST UNDER SECTION 333 OF THE FAA REFORM A** **CT AN**  **D PA** **RT 11 OF THE FEDERA L**  **AV IA**  **TION REGULATIONS** Dear Sir/Madam, Pursuant to Section 333 of PL 112 - 95 commonly known as the "FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012" or "The Reform Act", **Saunter Raven, LLC** , hereby petitions the FAA for authorization to conduct commercial operations of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as well as for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) to allow commercial operation, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA in an exemption granted under either Section 333 or Section 49 U.S.C. § 44701(f).

**SECTION I –**  **REQUESTED REGULA TIONS FOR**  **EXEMPTION** Regulations from which the exemption is requested: **14 C.F. R. 61.113 (a) (b) and 61.133 (a) (l) (ii)**  **- Private and Commercial Pilot Privilege**  **and Limitations** “14 C.F.R. § 61.113: (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this section. No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire act as pilot in command of an aircraft. (b) A private pilot may for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: **14 C. F. R. § 61.133:** (a) Privileges- (/) General. A person who holds a commercial pilot certificate may ac1 as pilot in command of an aircraft- (ii) for compensation or hire, provided the person i

s qualified in accordance with this part and with the applicable parts of this chapter that apply to the operation.”Currently, there are no applicable areas identified for UAS in either the private or

commercial sector and therefore an exemption is requir ed to conduct commercial operations. As flight operations will be conducted in a restricted environment, these strict guidelines will achieve an equivalent level of safety for each individual flight especially when compared to commercial flights identified in Part 61 when originally developed. In addition, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional , Aeryon SkyRanger , and Lockheed Indago UAS primary control system utilizing GPS waypoints for guidance and control, APS flight operations will be conducted by qualified UAS operators. NOTE: Operators will have a minimum a private pilot’s certification until further UAS certification guidance is issued by the FAA. All operators will be trained and locally certified IAW the current FAA UAS proposa l guidance. **14 C.F.R. 91.109 (a) -**  **Flight Instruction >** States: No person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls. DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS , Aeryon SkyRanger , and Lockheed Indago ( as described below in Section IV of this petition) are developed with single operational control through the use of pre - determined GPS enabled waypoints programmed before or during flight in addition to the use of a single hand held transmitter or control station controlled by the Pilot In Command (PlC). The design does not allow for dual controls during flight training and therefore the exemption is requested to qualify/certify operators as required by the manufacturer along with specific operations training and procedures identified above within section II. An equivalent level of safety will be ensured during training operations by utilizing the same flight planning process for normal operations. In the flight planning document and/or real - time f light avoidance software will be used to identify all ground hazards and mitigation techniques will be enacted to ensure flights are executed within FAA and legal guidelines. NOTE: The FAA has set precedent by previously issuing exemptions fork 91.1 09(a): Exemption Nos. 5778K and 9862A. Also see most recent exemption approvals for Astraeus Aerial, Aerial MOB. HeliVideo Productions, RC Pro Product ions. Snaproll Media and Pictorvision for further justification of approval. **14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) -**  **Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions** > States: No person may begin flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast weal her conditions /here is e nough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed- (I) During the day to fly after that for at least 30 minutes:The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS (as described below in Section IV of this petition)

ha s a limited flight time of approximately 23 minutes, and is operated by using a LiPo 4S battery. The Aeryon Sky Ranger and Lockheed Indago have a much greater battery life enabling them to fly for up to 50 minutes and 40 minutes respectably. NOTE: The FAA has set precedent by previously issuing exemptions for§ 91.151 (a): Exemption Nos. I 067 3. 2689F, 5 745. I 067 3 and I 0808. Also, see most recent exemption approvals for Astraeus Aerial. Aerial MOB. HeliVideo Productions. RC Pro Productions

. Snaproll Media and Pictorvision for further justification of approval. **14 C.F.R. 91.119 (c) -**  **Minimum Safe A ltitudes>**  States: Except when necessary for takeoff or landing, no person may operate an aircraft below the following altitudes: (c) Over other th an congested areas. An altitude of 500 feet above the surface, except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, t he aircraft may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure. All **Saunter Raven , LLC**  operations will be conducted at 400ft AGL or below in uncontrolled Class G and occasionally Class E airspace. As sUAS are inherently safer than traditional aircraft due to their small size, light weight, battery operated vice fuel and no human on - board. In addition, objects/hazards will be identified and geo - located prior to flight to be utilized within the flight planning stages to ensure this objective is met. **14 C. F. R. 91.121 -**  **Al timeter Settings >**  States: Each person operating an aircraft shall mainta in the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft, as the case may be by reference to an altimeter that is set. When operating ... The DJI Phantom 3 Professional , Aeryon SkyRanger , and Lockheed Indago UAS (as described below in Section IV of this petition) are equipped with Global Positioning System s (GPS) which provide altitude and geo - location data to the operator vice utilizing an altimeter. Due to this fact, an exemption is required for this system to be utilized in flight. GPS are precise within a few feet and therefore meet a safety level equal to if not higher than regulatory guidance. NOTE: The FAA has recently set precedence to this regulation within like given parameters and an exemption should be approved on this basis. See exemption approvals for Astraeus Aerial, Aerial MOB, HeliVideo Productions, RC Pro Productions, Snaproll Media and Pictorvision. **14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a), 91.407 (a) (1), 91.409 (a) (2) and 91.417 (a) & (b) -**  **Maintenance Inspections** **91.405 (a) States:** 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 except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section have discrepancies repair ed as prescribed in part 43 of his chapter **91.407 (a) (l) States** : (a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless- ( !) !t has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under§ 43.7 of this chapter **91.409 (a) (2) States** : (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this sec/ion, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had- (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter. No inspection pe r formed under paragraph (b) of this section may be substituted for any inspection required by this paragraph unless it is performed by a person authorized to perform annual inspections and is required as an '·annual·' inspections and is entered as an 'annual' inspection in the required maintenance record~. **91.417 (a) & (b) States:** (a) Except for work pe r formed in accordance with§§ 91.411 and 91.413. each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of th is section: (paragraphs l (i- iii). 2 (i- vi)); (b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: (paragraphs l - 3) A critical element of the exemption application involves evidence of the airworthiness of Aeryon sUAS including the SkyRanger . Aeryon has shown compliance through a history of granted flight operations and successful flights - including many operations with public agencies. The list of granted applicants includes: Michigan State Police, US Navy Spawar, Mass Development (Joint Base Cape Cod), Unmanned Experts (NIJ Partnership}, We stern Wa shington University, Aetos (via Northwest Michigan College), University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of New Mexico, Kansas State University, and Virginia Tech Univers ity. The SkyRanger has also successfully completed the Department of Homeland Security RAPS Trial in 2013. In Canada, Aeryon has obtained 19 Special Flight Operations Certificates (SFOCs) from Transport Canada over 5 years and its customers have received m ultiple certificates to perform demonstration, research and development, public and commercial operations. The criteria set forth in the certificates granted specify the substantive showings of the device's safety and fitness for operation to ensure that t he FAA has sufficient basis to evaluate the aircraft's safety . The SkyRanger also has a significant set of automated features to ensure safe takeoff, flight and landing in many conditions, further details of operation can be found in section IV

. (see exemp tion number 11324; April 16, 2015)Due to the fact the DJI Phantom 3 Professional , Aeryon SkyRanger , and Lockheed

Indago UAS at present do not have airworthiness certificate s , these regulations do not apply and therefore an exemption is required. Pre/Post and routine inspections (not to exceed 50 flight hours) and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance as stated in the operations manual. Unscheduled maintenance will be accomplished in the event of a mechanical or structural failure during flight. At no time will there be changes made to the air vehicle which would impact the structural integrity of the air frame without the manufacturer making such changes and verifying the flight its air worthiness. All inspection and maintenance will be documented and maintained in - house. These actions will meet the intent of the regulation exemption is being requested and lead to the equivalent level of safety. NOTE: The FAA has recently set precedence to this regulation within like given parameters and an exemption should be approved on this basis. See exemption approvals for Astraeus Aerial. Aerial MOB, HeliVideo Productions. RC Pro Productions. Snaproll Media and Pictorvision. **8900.227 Paragraph 16(c)(4) PIC Medical. and Paragraph 16(e)(1) Observer Medical** 

. This policy provides that both the PIC and VO must have a valid FAA second- class medical certificate issued under part 67 in order to perform as a pilot or observer. The sUAS platforms maximum gross weights are less than 6 lbs. T hey are constructed of plastic and the PIC is not on board. Both the PIC and the VO are required to be in VLOS. Given the unlikely event that both the PIC and VO become medically incapacitated while the aircraft is in flight, the UA will return autonomously to the site of launching and land without crew intervention. Therefore, requiring the PIC and VO to meet the same medical requirements as commercial pilot carrying passengers in a large aircraft is an unnecess ary burden. Wepropose that the minimum medical requirements for the PIC and VO be vision corrected to 20/20 and a valid, state issued driver's license. The 20/20 vision requirement will ensure that the PIC and VO can see and avoid air traffic; a licensed driver is medically qualified to operate a much larger vehicle.

**SECTION II –**  **RESTRICTIONS FOR SA FE UA** **S OPERA TIONS**  The UAS will be operated in the field with both a PIC (Pilot in Command) and a VO (Visual Observer) in accordance with FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS" and with the following restrictions: a. No flight will be made with a UA Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds;b. All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft. AGL, at an

airspeed of no more t han 87 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the PIC; c. A visual observer (VO) will be used on every mission until the requirement is modified by the FAA guidance and rule change. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate by voice at all times during a flight operation; d. In the event of operations are over private property, every effort will be made to notify and gain permission of the property owner; e. The PIC will brief the VO and property owner about the operation and risk before the fi rst flight at each new location; f. The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51 (b), a minimum of 100 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as a UA rotorcraft pilot and at least ten hours logged as a UA pilot with a similar UA type; g. All required permits will be obtained from state and local government prior to operation; h. The sUAS System will not be operated over densely populated areas; i. The sUAS System will not be operated at air shows; j. The sUAS System will not be operated over any open - air assembly of people; k. All Flight operations will be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: 1. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator will ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations will cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety of nonparticipating persons; and 2. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission for operating closer to those objects a nd 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 l. The sUAS System will not be operated over heavily trafficked roads; m. The sUAS System will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport unless coordinated with air traffic control or airfield management for uncontrolled airfields (written approval on file) ; n. The sUAS System will not be operated over properties smaller than two acres in size unless: 1. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted

permission for operating closer to those objects and 2. T he PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not present an u ndue hazard o. Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalent to VFR; p. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA toconduct the intended operation and to operate after that for at least 5 minutes or

with the reserve power recommended by the manufacturer if greater. q. No flight may be made without a Pre - Flight Inspection by the PIC before each operation to ascertain that the UA is in a condition safe for flight.

**SECTION III –**  **BENEFITS OF EXEMPTION A PPROVA**  **L** The requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive UAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited, 2) predetermined, 3) controlled as to access, and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the fields in which it will operate, presently using manned aircraft or ground personnel. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fu lfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system. ” Section 333(c) of the Reform Act. **Saunter Raven , LLC**  submits that the combination of the UA's light weight, flight performance and ability, fully qualified flight crew and strict operation under the guidelines established in 8900.227, and under all other Restrictions (a) through (o) listed above, the FAA can have full confidence that the operation will have an equivalent or greater level of safety than manned aircraft performing the same mission. Like in exemption No. 11153, the ability to use an UAS, replacing manned aircraft, the safety of the public and al l those considered. UAS also provides an additional tool to the aerial imagery industry which supplements the current capabilities offered by manned aircraft. The requested exemption would support an application for a commercial Certificate of Authorizatio n to use the above described UAS platforms to conduct aerial imagery and data collection for the purpose of augment precision agriculture, herd management, energy grid surveillance and real estate listing videos. **SECTION IV –**  **EQUIPMENT AND**  **OPERA TION**  **Ab out**  **DJI PHA NTOM 3 PROFESSIONA** **L :**  Here are the technical specifications of the equipment that **Saunter Raven LLC**  will be operating: **AI RCRA** **FT Weight (Including Battery** **and Propellers)** 1280 g **Diagonal Size (Including Propellers)** 590 mm**Max A**

**scent Speed** 984 fp m **Max Descent Speed**  590.55 fpm **Hover Ac**  **curacy** Vertical: +/- 10cm Horizontal: +/- 1m **Max Speed** 31.10 knots (ATTI mode, no wind) **Max A ltitude above Sea Level**  19,685.04 Feet **Operating Temperature** 0°C to 40°C **GPS Mode** GPS/GLONASS **Max Flight Time** Approximately 23 minutes **Battery Type**  LiPo 4S **Battery Voltage** 15.2 V

**VISION POSITIONING Max Velocity**  Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground) **Altitude Range** 30 cm - 300 cm **Operating Range** 30 cm - 300 cm **Operating Environment** Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15) Other specifications that make this specific UAS convenient for our business include:  4K Video / 12 Megapixel Photo Camera  Integrated 3 -Axis Stabilization Gimbal  Easy to Fly, Intelligent Flight System  Live HD View  Dedicated Remote Controller  Powerful Mobile App w/ Auto Video Editor  Vision Positioning for Indoor FlightAbout the ground operational base:

 A Pilot in Command (PIC) in operational control of a flight operation from beginning to end and who controls the UA while in the air;  A 2.400 G Hz- 2.483 GHz remote controller operated by the PIC to control the UA while in flight;  A mobile device receiving live video and flight data from the on - board camera and computer projects it all together onto a screen for the PIC to view during flight;  A Visual Observer (VO) is a person who provides a second pair of eyes to visually track the UAS while in flight (when required for mission completion)

. **PRE -**  **FLIGHT CHECKLIST** 1. Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully charg ed. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly. 3. Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn. 4. Camera lens cap has been removed. 5. Micro - SD card has been inserted if necessary. 6. Gimbal is functioning as normal. 7. Motors can start and are functioning as normal. 8. DJI VISION App can connect to the camera. **TA KE OFF/LA** **NDING PROCEDURES** Place the PHANTOM 3 on ground with the battery level indicator facing you. 1. Power on the remote controller. 2. Power on the range extender. 3. Switch the camera to the “ON” position. 4. Power on the aircraft by turning on the intelligent battery 5. Connect the mobile device to the PHANTOM 3 , run the DJI Pilot App to enter the camera preview page. 6. Wa it until the LED flight indicator starts to slowly blink green/yellow. This means the aircraft is initializing and entering the “Ready to Fly”/“Ready to Fly (non - GPS).” state. Then proceed to execute the CSC command to start motors. 7. Push the throttle stick up slowly to lift the aircraft off the ground. 8. Wh en landing, be sure to be hovering over a level surface. Pull down on the throttle stick gently to descend and land. 9. After landing the aircraft on the ground, keep the throttle stick at its lowest position for a bout 3 to 5 seconds which will automatically stop the motors. **FA ILSA** **FE FUNCTION** The aircraft will enter Failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. The flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to return to home and land to reduceinjuries or damage. The following situations would make the aircraft fail to receive a signal from

the remote controller and enter Failsafe mode: 1. The remote controller is powered off. 2. The aircraft has flown out of the effect ive communication range of the remote controller. 3. There is an obstacle obstructing the signal between the remote controller and the aircraft, essentially reducing the distance the signal can travel. 4. There is interference causing a signal problem wi th the remote controller. Failsafe works differently depending on the mode the aircraft is in when Failsafe mode is initiated whether it is in the Ready to Fly or Ready to Fly (non - GPS) mode. **Ready to Fly**  **(non -**  **GPS)** ---- Automatic landing ; t he flight cont rol system will try to keep the aircraft level during descent and landing. Note that the aircraft may be drifting during descent and landing process. **Ready to Fly**  ---- Automatic go home and land ; t he flight control system will automatically control the aircraft to fly back to the home point and land.

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**eryon SkyRanger**  **: Weight (Including Battery** **and Propellers)** 5.3 lbs. **Diagonal Size (Including Propellers)** 40” diameter deployed, 20x10” folded **Max Speed** 40 mph **Winds Maximum** 40 MPH sustained, 55 mph gusts **Max A ltitude above Sea Level**  14,763.8 ft. **Operating Temperature** - 22°F to 122°F **GPS Mode** GPS/Ground Control Station **Max Flight Time** Approximately 50 minutes **Battery Type**  Lithium polymer batteries are self- contained high duration systems with "SMARr intelligence on - board. This includes cycle charge times, locations, GPS antenna, chemical management, and realtime data feeds to ensure maximum flight duration and sub - system safety processes. Charging is done in the included Aeryon Battery charger and can be charged via standard wall outlet, or via a vehicle **Propulsion Sy stem**  **Engines** - The SkyRanger is powered by 4 electric brushless DC motors.**Batteries** - Lithium polymer batteries are selfcontained high duration systems with SMART intelligence on - board. This includes cycle charge times, locations, GPS antenna, chemical management, and real - time data feeds to ensure maximum flight duration and sub - system safety processes. Charging is done in the included Aeryon Battery charger and can be charged via standard wall outlet, or via a vehicle. **Maintenance** The UAS is nearly maintenance free, it performs automatic pre - flight checks and the failure of any check will prevent take - off. Checks which cannot be done by the system will be performed by a qualified person prior to each flight. Pre - flight checklist includes:  Visual inspection of the airframe  Visual inspections of rotor integrity  Check charge of all b atteries (aerial vehicle, command station, radio repeater station) **Reliability** The system is designed for maximum reliability and to maintain performance over its life. The only components experience routine wear are rotors, batteries, motors, and legs. Battery and motor conditions are monitored by the system with deviations reported to the operator. Contact with other objects during flight may cause other components, particularly rotors, and motor arms, to become damaged. Damaged components are likely to be detected during the full visual inspection of the airframe performed before each flight. Structural damage affecting flight characteristics will be detected by on - board sensors. The UAV system detects numerous conditions which may make flying unsafe, s uch as reduced GPS accuracy, magnetic anomalies, low battery charge, battery cell imbalances, and temperature fluctuations. Automatic pre - flight checks prevent the UAV from taking off if such conditions are present; or, if the condition is detected during flight, the system will trigger a Fatal Conditioned Response. **Fault Tolerance** The key feature of the UAV fault tolerance is its mechanical simplicity. It uses four fixed pitched rotors, each mounted on a separate motor. No control surfaces or other actuators are required for the UAS to fly. Any component failure detectable by the system will be reported to the control station and will cause the UAV to perform a Fatal Condition Response (FCR) or Non - Fatal Conditioned Response (NFCR), depending on the type of failure. **Command and Control Sy stems**  The SkyRanger Ground Control station allows the operator simultaneous control over aircraft and payloads. The touch screen control allows for quick navigation and data entry while the display screen provides all essential flight data to the operator. Telemetry data is transmitted to the comma nd station at least once per second.**Display ed on GCS:** 

 UAS Position  Navigation Route  UAS Tail Number  UAS Position  UAS Altitude  UAS Heading  North Seeking Arrow  Range to Target  Calculated target position  Date/time  Sensor heading and orientation relative to UAS **On -**  **board Flight Instruments** The UAV is equipped with an Inertial Navigation System (3 - axis gyroscope, 3 - axis magnetometer, GPS receiver, and static pressure sensor) and a sonar sensor for precision AGL alti tude measurement. **On -**  **board computer systems** The UAS is equipped on - board computer systems to monitor (sensors, battery, etc.), control (speeds, altitude, position, etc.), and communicate (control, telemetry, etc.). **On -**  **board guidance and navigation equ ipment**  The UAS can operate autonomously; it does not require any input from ground - based equipment, or from the pilot to hover in place. **Flight termination link** T o prevent a "fly away" or other potentially dangerous situation a flight termination link is available to the operator at the GCS. **Takeoff and Landing** The SkyRanger has vertical lift autonomous launch and recovery. A Landing Zone "LZ" is designated by the operators and identified in the GCS software. For launch procedures the aircraft will takeoff and hover 3 meters directly above the LZ and hold until further operat or instruction is given. The aircraft will automatically adjust for wind during this period. **Navigation Sy stem**  Specific maps can be downloaded to the display screen (such as air sectional and geographic maps) which are overlaid with GPS positional data. Wa ypoints can be created before and during flight operation creating specific locations and sequences for the aircraft.**Redundant Sy stems** 

The UAS combines the input from a multitude of sensors. Even though the data from all sensors is required for opt imal system performance, a single sensor malfunction is likely to result in degraded performance rather than leading to a catastrophic failure. **Emergency**

**Procedures and Sy stem Failures Failure Handling**  T he UAS has extensive failure detection and handlin g capabilities. All failures are deeded to be either fatal or non - fatal. Failures classified as fatal result in a Fatal Condition Response (FCR); and failures classified as non - fatal result in a Non - Fatal Condition Response (NFCR). **Sensor Failure** Failure of on - board flight instruments/sensors will degrade the UAS performance and will result in either a FCR or a NFCR, depending on their severity. If the UAS becomes unstable due to sensor failure, it will stop all four motors and free fall to avoid a fly aw ay condition. **Motor Failure** The UAS flight performance will degrade significantly if one or more motors fails. **Ai rframe Failure**  If airframe is damaged in ways that impacts flight characteristics, the UAS will behave similar to if an on - board flight ins trument failed. **Navigation Sy stem Failure**  In a navigation system failure, degraded GPS will result in FCR or NFCR 's depending on failures. **Pow er Failure**  A complete battery failure which results in power loss to the UAS will result in degraded flight p erformance. **Low Battery** 

**Condition** Operator will be alerted of a low battery condition and will land the aircraft as soon as able. **Line -** **of -** **Sight Loss** All flight operations will be conducted with the UAS within visual sight of the pilot. If the pilot's view becomes obstructed and line - of- sight is lost, the pilot may instruct the UAS to hover in place until line - of- sight is reestablished, to return to the take - off position, or to land at the current position.**Security**

T he system and communication links are encrypted by the manufacturer ’ s proprietary software. Other specifications that make this specific UAS convenient for our business include:  Stabilized, simultaneously - streaming dual EO/IR high resolution cameras  Low- Latency all - digital network

– 256bit AES encrypted streaming video to multiple devices, embedded geotags and metadata  Point- and - click touchscreen navigation and camera control  Rugg edized and weather- sealed  Payload, battery, arms and legs are easily replaced in the field without tools  Failsafe Specifications in place Additional automated safety functions and safety enhancing features of the SkyRanger include the following:  Automated pre - flight system performance checks  User pre - flight checklist  Automated condition or fault detection, warnings, and pre - defined responses to a number of flight and system conditions. o High winds with system and user defined safety thresholds o Low battery with system and user defined safety thresholds o High temperature or other system safety thresholds o Lost - link communication  Pre - defined responses include behavior such as attempting to re - establish radio communication, return to home position and hover, return to home position and land, or land in current position  In the case of lost GPS, a manual user flight mode is enabled which allows the operator to provide manual navigation inputs to assist in landing the vehicle. **Ab out the Lockheed Ind**  **ago Weight (Including Battery**  **, Pay load and Propellers)**  4.85 lbs. **Diagonal Size (Including Propellers)** 32 x 32 x 7 in. **Max Speed** 30 mph **Operating altitude** 10 - 500 ft. **Operating Temperature** Rugged All We ather **GPS Mode** GPS/Ground Control Station**Max Flight Time**  Approximately 50 minutes

**Battery Type**  LiPo w/SMART intelligence on - board Other specifications that make this specific UAS convenient for our business include:  Stabilized, simultaneously - streaming dual EO/IR high resolution cameras  Setup in 60 second s, airborne in 2.5 minutes  Wh isper quiet, rugged, all - weather capability  Cockpit G round C ontrol S tation  Hot - Swappable payload options  High wind tolerance  Payload, battery, arms and legs are easily replaced in the field without tools The Indago has three emergency failsafe procedures: **Loss of Communication:** In the event the communication link with the operators ground control station is lost, the lndago enters a hover mode for 10 seconds. It then returns home at the current altitude, arrives at the home waypoint and hovers for an additional 10 seconds. If link is not reestablished, the aircraft conducts a controlled landing then shuts off the motors. **Lo w Battery**  **:** The ground control station will alert the operator of a low battery onboard the aircraft. Upon reaching 14.7 volts the aircraft will fly to a user defined waypoint, upon reaching 14.2 volts the aircraft will land immediately at its current locat ion. **Loss of GPS:** A loss of GPS while in guidance mode will cause the aircraft to hover using onboard pitch, roll, and yaw gyro's. After 10 seconds the aircraft will land immediately at its current location.**SECTION IV –**  **AB OUT**  **SA UNTER RA**  **VEN ,**  **LLC** UAS is an additional tool to the aerial imagery industry which supplements the current capabilities offered by manned aircraft, to enhance and evaluate the landscape of properties in the Upper Midwest ( South Dakota (primary operating area), North Dakota , Iowa and Minnesota)

. **Saunter Raven , LLC**  provides aerial digital imagery and mapping to clients on a contracted case by case basis in the following areas:  Precision agriculture  Energy Grid and tower i nspection  Surveying  Real e state  Emergency Response  Cinematography Acceptance of these contracts is based on the mutual ability to conduct the operation in a safe and responsible manner. Additionally, **Saunter Raven , LLC**  requests that it be allowed to use its UAS to service first responders nearby when assistance is required, including fire fighters, the police, the sheriff, etc., wh ile remaining subject to all limitations cited in this application as we do so. **Saunter Raven , LLC**  is prepared to modify or amend any part of this request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of safety. Please contact us at any time if you require additional information or clarification. Welook forward to working with your office. Best Regards,

Danny Frisby- Griffin Chief Executive Officer ( 402 ) 332 - 7423