P.O. Box 593 Ellington, CT 06029 - 593 Tel: 860 875 - 9751 Fax: 860 875 - 9751 Email: info@photoflightam.com Website: photoflightam.com

25 Mountain Street Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: 860 202 -2072 Email: Mike@photoflightaerialmedia.com Website: photoflightam.com **TO: U.**  **S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue,**  **S.E. Room W12 -**  **140 Washington, D.C. 20590**  **From: Michael Gearin**  **25 Mountain Street Vernon, CT 06066**  **(860) 202 -** **2072 mike@photoflightaerialmedia.com**  **Re: Photoflight Aerial Media, LLC Request to Amend Exemption No. 11361, Docket No. FAA** **- 2015**  **- 0111 E** 

D ear Sir or Madam: By letter dated January 13, 2015, we petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption to allow the operation of sUAV for commercial aerial photography including Real estate photographic Services. Subsequently, on Apri l 17, 2015 we were pleased to receive an exemption as stated above and appreciated the confidence that the FAA has in our ability to comply and to adhere to their regulations. We have applied and received COA certificates for operation in restricted areas including the first in the New York Metro Area and certainly further appreciate the cooperation of the FAA in those matters. Our initial petition states a specific type of drone, the Phantom 2 Vision Plus; however, the technological advancement of safety features, return to home reliability, GPS enhancements increased battery life, etc. leads us to request a modification that would all ow us to utilize additional sUAS models ( below)P.O. Box 593 Ellington, CT 06029 - 593 Tel: 860 875 - 9751 Fax: 860 875 - 9751 Email: info@photoflightam.com Website: photoflightam.com We are finding a demand in our field of expertise to offer 3 - D Real Estate modeling and have been solicited for cinematographic video production closed and open sets, which leads us to further modification requests as stated below. In addition to the Phantom 2 Vision Plus, we wish to modify our exemption (No. 11361) to include th e DJI Inspire and DJI S - series which offer greater dependability and versatility to grow our business . And to also include additional UAS models as shown below . 

## DJI Products Inspire 1 ... State of the art technology, built- in 4k camera with 360° filming cap ability and innovative design Phantom 3 ...DJI's Phantom 3 Professional Gold features a 4K camera livestreaming HD quality video Phantom 4 Matrice 100 Advanced technology of object avoidance as well as longer battery life. Matrice 600 S800EVO Next Generation Professional Hex - Rotor Platform S900...A redesigned, rebuilt power distribution system improves safety and reliability S1000+ ... Professional Stable Octocopter *Greater power for Cinematographic use Flame Wheel F550 ...Lower price unit for training p urposes 

## 3DR Products **Solo** ..... Features a heavy- duty design that is capable of carrying professional - level payloads **Iris+** ... 3 - D Mapping capabilities **X -** **8M** ... For creating high - resolution visual - spectrum aerial maps

............ We are also requesting a modification to expand our service to allow us the capability to pursue scripted closed set filming and videography for the motion picture, tel evision, and utility companies as well as other Aerial Data. We have followed all the rules and regulations from the very beginni ng and have a track r ecord with our parent company (Photo - Flight Photographic services) since 1976 of being a reputable and respectedP.O. Box 593 Ellington, CT 06029 - 593 Tel: 860 875 - 9751 Fax: 860 875 - 9751 Email: info@photoflightam.com Website: photoflightam.com company. Once again, we have applied for COA in two instances and have followed all the right channels which were very tim e consuming and tedious but certainly understand the necessity of regulations and respect the necessity . Our desire is for the FAA to perceive us as an exemplary company compliant to its Rules and regulations fo r Safe and Secure UAS operation. We know how overwhelmed the FAA is with exemption filings; however, we are requesting a prompt decision since we have tenta tive arrangements with clients which require additional quality equipme n t . All conditions stated in our original exemption will be ad hered to the fullest. We are committed to FAA compliancy and will not jeopardize our reputation and our present standing with the FAA. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about this filing. Sincerely, Michael Gearin (Partner/Owner)