U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

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- 140 West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590

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**PETITION FOR EXEMPTION** Brian J. Lieberman FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 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 DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL AND DJI PHANTOM FC

- 40 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYST EMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95) Submitted on July 12th, 2015 Brian J. Lieberman 4250 79 th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 Mobile: (772) 321

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**SUMMARY** Brian J. Lieberman seeks exemption from t he requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 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). This exemption will permit Brian J. Lieberman to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of Real Property, and landscapes over certain areas of the United States. Search & Resc ue efforts and Disaster Survey as I have an extensive background as law enforcement officer in the State of Florida where I recently retired (March, 2015) as a Police Captain.**BACKGROUND**

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: The DJI Phantom 3 Brian J. Lieberman see ks an exemption to operate one of 2 different DJI UAS systems for marketing or for compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 are vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Contro l Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum spee d of approximately 29 knots. The DJI Phantom FC

- 40 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJ I Phantom FC

- 40 UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. **BASIS FOR PETITION** Petitioner, Brian J. Lieberman, 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 Phantom 3 Professional, and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs in the National Airspa ce System (NAS), and for an exemption from the 6 requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 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 operatin g area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Brian J. Lieberman’s operation of DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Accordingly, Brian J. Lieberman 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 ai rcraft with an airworthiness certificate. Brian J. Lieberman submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. Brian J. Lieberman will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alteratio ns, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 Instruction Manuals). Furthermore, Brian J. Lieberman will documentand maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

40 UASs. Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Brian J. Lieberman to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.
Brian J. Lieberman seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Bri an J. Lieberman submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

40 UASs are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Main tenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. Brian J. Lieberman also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, combined with Brian J. Lieberman’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Phant om FC

- 40 UASs within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. Additionally, Brian J. Lieberman seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Brian J. Lieberman submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight 8 rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes.In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Brian J. Lieberma n 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: Brian J. Lieberman
4250 79 th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 (772) 321

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Em ail: Lebo@SellingTheSaltLife.com **B. The Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R. From which Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption.** 1. Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption from the Requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privilege s and limitations: Pilot in command, subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: (a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compe nsation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. (b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if

— (1) The flight is only incidental to t hat business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 2. Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: 9(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 3. Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), stat es 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 current reported altimeter setting of an appro priate 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. 4. Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of S ection 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 (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes. 5. Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). Section 91.405, entitled M aintenance 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, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.] 6. Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuild ing, 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 return to service by a person author ized under § 43.7 of this chapter [.] 7. Brian J. Lieberman 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) Except as provided in paragraph (c ) of this se ction, 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 service 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. 8. Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitle d 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 specified in paragraph (b) of thi s 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 airframe) and each engine, prop eller, 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

- lim ited 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.(iv) The current inspection 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 directives 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 ea ch 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 paragraph (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 i s 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. **C. The Extent Of Relief Brian J. Lieberman Seeks An d The Reason Brian J. Lieberman Seeks The**  **Relief.** 1. Extent Of Relief Brian J. Lieberman Seeks And The Reason Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b). Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limita tions: Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to c onduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. As set forth

more fully below, Brian J. Lieberman submits that an equival ent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS or DJI Phantom FC

-40 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

-40 UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from p eople, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, Brian J. Lieberman submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Brian J. Lieb erman’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 2. Extent Of Relief Brian J. Lieberman Seeks And The Reason Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a). Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required to allow Brian J. Lieberman to determine that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the o perating documents (i.e., the Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 Instruction Manual). Brian J. Lieberman seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Brian J. Lieberman will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs are in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with th e operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below. 3. Extent Of Relief Brian J. Lieberman Seeks And The Reason Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Relief From Section 91.121. Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Phantom 3 Pr ofessional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requ ires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to airtraffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Brian J. Lieberman seeks the requested

relief because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UA’s altimete r 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 Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor 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. 4. Extent Of Relief Brian J. Lieberman Seeks And The Reason Brian J. Lieberman 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 Phantom 3 Pr ofessional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly aft er that for at least 5 minutes. Brian J. Lieberman seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs will severely constrain the practical ity of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Brian J. Lieberman proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom Fc

- 40 UASs, th e DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 operating documents, and Brian J. Lieberman’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that Brian J. Lieberman will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes. 5. Extent Of Relief Brian J. Lieberman Seeks And The Reason Brian J. Lieberman 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, Brian J. Lieberman requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fu lly below, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJIPhantom FC

- 40 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an

airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Brian J. Lieberman will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alteration s, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 Instruction Manuals). Furthermore, Bria n J. Lieberman will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs. **D. The Reasons Why Granting Brian J. Lieberman’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Pub**  **lic As A Whole.** Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Brian J. Lieberman to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of Real Estate, Vacant Land, and Subdivisions over certain areas of the United States. In addition, Search and Rescue deployment as well as Disaster Survey. Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Brian J. Lieberman’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues. **1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of T he NAS.**  The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

40 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. **2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC** 
**- 40 UASs.**  Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraft flight operations. Aside from the lack of flig ht crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs (weighing approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, at their maximum gross weights with lengths of 16 inches and 17.3 inches respectively, with widths of16 inches and 17.7 inches respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential

for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct s imilar operations (weighing approximately 4,450 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 37 feet, a length of 42 feet, and a fuel capacity of 110 gallons, (Specifications of a Bell Jet Ranger 206)). **3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 3 Professional**  **and DJI Phantom FC**
**- 40 UASs Will Benefit The Economy.**  In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct s imilar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs will allow United States citizens, like Brian J. Lieberman, to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the housing sector, operating the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs is one such technology that not only allows citizens such as Brian J. Lieberman to remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater exposu re and marketing of said real property, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy housing sector. **4. There Are No Privacy Issues.** Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Brian J. Lieberman’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs will be operated only in compliance with operating d ocuments (i.e., DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. **E. Th e Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The**  **Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule From Which Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption.**  1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 Profess ional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333. In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Brian J . Lieberman’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness 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 state s 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 this 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 section 334 of this Act. (b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

-- In making the determinati on 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, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within v isual 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 certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under section 447 04 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 o perate 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, Brian J. Lieberman submits that the DJI Phantom 3 Professi onal and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the spec ific operating limitations. a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

40UASs Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs. The technical specifications of the DJI Phant om 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40UASs are set forth by the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Phantom FC

40Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto and within Attachments A and B. ii. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs Autonomous Flig ht And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and naviga tional modes of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs is provided in the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and the DJI Phantom FC

- 40 User Manuals, attached hereto and within Attachments A and B. iii. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phan tom FC

- 40 UASs Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation. When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs 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 Phantom 3 Professional UAS and the DJI Phantom FC

- 40 User Manuals respectively, attached hereto and within Attachements A and B. iv. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40Safety Zones. A recent firmware update provides Safety Zones whereby restrictions are self

- imposed by the software in the UAS. The restricted areas are divided into Category A, and Category B. Cate gory A is around larger airports like LAX and Heathrow. Within 1.5 miles of this zone, the UA will not take off. Between 1.5 miles and 5 miles, the maximum altitude is 35 feet. If flying within 320 feet this safety zone, a warning message will appear on th e DJI Vision app. Category B safety zone is around smaller airports. Within .6 miles of this zone, the UA will not take off. If flying within .6 miles this safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app., A complete description of the “Fl ight Restriction of Restricted Areas” of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40GCS and flight controlsoftware is provided the DJI Phantom 3 Professional User Manual and the DJI Phantom FC

- 40User Manuals respectively. The DJI Phantom 3 Profes sional and DJI Phantom FC

-40User Manuals are attached hereto and within Attachment s A and B. b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Obs erver. Brian J. Lieberman 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 Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer wil l assist all pilots during flight time. c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations. In seeking this exemption, Brian J. Lieberman proposes to commercially operate DJI Phantom 3 Profes sional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of 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 Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 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 20 knots. 4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more 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 m ust be in feet AGL. 5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA

- issued airman medical certificate. 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 V LOS capability. The SO and PIC must be ableto communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during

flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the dur ation of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform 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 obs tacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera 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, t he 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 Administr ator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions 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 t he 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. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and th e UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included 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. Th e pre -flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating documents. 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/com ponent, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterat ions, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 15. Each UASs operat ed under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 16. The authorized 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 or valid driver’s license issued by a state. 18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demons trates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC q ualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during de dicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in acc ordance 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 m ade at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a current FAA

- published aerona utical 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 cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS sig nal, it must return to a pre

- determined

location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating documents. 23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance wi th the operating documents. 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 25% battery pow er remaining. 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting 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 accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N

- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, S ubpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversig ht 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 activities at all times. 30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 31. Flight operatio ns must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect non participating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure thatnonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where

nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately 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 assess ment 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 authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flig ht 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 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.**  Brian J. Lieberman submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

-40 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining a ppropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering Brian J. Lieberman’s proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forth above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to tho se of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAS, Brian J. Lieberman submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a c ommercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Brian J. Lieberman’s specific proposed flight operations.The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in

circumstances simil ar, 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, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). Brian J. Lieberman will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

-40 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is abl e to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 or DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was obtain ed in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during Brian J. Lieberman’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regul ations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows: In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner c onsistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimu m of 5 hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance withapplicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience

building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required fl ight time. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. Accordingly, Brian J. Lieberman will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. **3. 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, Brian J. Lieberman will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional or DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents 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 sim ilar, 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). **4. 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 Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs will be provide d to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Brian J. Lieberman’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The 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 UASs at ground level. The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those present ed herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066,11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160,

11161). **5. 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 specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and Phantom FC

- 40 UASs; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Brian J. Lieberman will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UAs during daylight hours i n VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes. Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical speci fications of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs; 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). Fu rthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 33% remainin g battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs will descend and land automatically. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the F AA 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, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). **6. 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, Brian J. Lieberman 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 Brian J. Lieberman will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventivemaintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescr ibed in the

operating documents (i.e., the Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Brian J. Lieberman will document and maintain all maintenance records for t he DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs. Since the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40UASs will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Brian J. Lieberman will maintain the equivalent level of safety establishe d by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 User Manuals are attached hereto a nd within Attachments A and B. Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Brian J. Lieberman 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 a n equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintain ed 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) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical chara cteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. In consideration of Brian J. Lieberman’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs, Brian J. Lieberman 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 UAS in circumstances si milar, 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). **7. The FAA May 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, Brian J. Lieberman requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended o peration of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs, 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 §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 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). Such special conditions will permit safe operation ofthe UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certai n 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 public, 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 1 4 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40UASs, 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 th e 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 aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller beca use of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such s afety 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 accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe special conditions for Brian J. Lieberman’s intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of s afety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 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. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From Which Brian J. Lieberman Seeks Exemption: Brian J. Lieberman seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 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 Of The Nature Of The Exemption Brian J. Lieberman Seeks: This exemption will permit Brian J. Lieberman to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y over certain areas of the United States. Perform Search & Rescue, and disaster surveys. **G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Brian J. Lieberman’s 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 determine if certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Brian J. Lieberman’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 an d 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the 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; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification. As discussed in detail above, Brian J. Lieberman will operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs safely in the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the p ublic, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.
**CONCLUSION** As set forth herein, Brian J. Lieberman seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe opera tion of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Brian J. Lieberman to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phant om 3 and DJI Phantom FC

- 40 UASs commercially within the NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Brian J. Lieberman respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 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), and permit Brian J. Lieberman to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professi onal and DJI Phantom FC

-40 UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. Respectfully submitted, Brian J. Lieberman
4250 79 th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 Mobile: (772) 321

- 5726 Email : Lebo@SellingTheSaltLife.comAttachments :

A

- DJI Phantom 3 Professional Manufacturer’s Operation Manual and Specifications Data Sheet
B

– DJI Phantom FC

-40 Manufacturer’s Operation and User Manual and Specifications Data Sheet