UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

IMPACT PRODUCTIONS LLC FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKI NG 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 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYST EMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF
THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112
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Submitted on November 5, 2015 Michael J. LoBrutto 1059 Fosters Mill Road Boynton Beach Fl. 33436

(561) 789

- 43462 GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level AOI Area of Interest ATC Air Traffic Control ATO Air Traffic Organization AV Aerial Vehicle CFR Code of Federal Regulations COA Certificate of Authorization FAA Federal Aviation Admin istration FAR Federal Aviation Regulation GCS Ground Control Station GPS Global Positioning System LOL Loss of Link NAS National Airspace System NOTAM Notice to Airman PIC Pilot In Command Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Ac t of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 SO Safety Observer SOP Standard Operating Procedures UA Unmanned Aircraft UAS Unmanned Aircraft System VFR Visual Flight Rules VLOS Visual Line of Site VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing3 SUMMARY Impact Productions LLC seeks exemption from the 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 Airc raft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Impact Productions LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photograph y of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER Impact Productions LLC continually provides its clients with expertise in the field of photography and videography. Impact Productions LLC has worked with many clients on real estate listings, special events and weddings. Impact Productions LLC is experienced in all aspects of videography and photography. The objective of Impact Productions LLC aerial video and photogra phy department is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial and residential customers. Owner Michael LoBrutto has extensive knowledge with Model Aircrafts and is currently a member of the AMA as well as the Palm Beach Radio Control Associ ation.

H OW THE OPERATOR WILL MAINTAIN AN EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF

SAFETY OR NO ADVERSE IMPACT TO SAFETY These limitations and conditions to which Impact Productions LLC agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued exemption including:4

1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of operator. 3. A spotter will be utilized in assisting in the visual positioning of the UAS while in flight. 4. The UAS will not fly near or over sensitive infrastructure or propert y such as power stations, water treatment facilities, correctional facilities, heavily traveled roadways, government facilities, etc. 5. The UAS will not fly in adverse weather conditions such as in high winds or reduced visibility. 6. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be approximately 20 minutes. 7. Flights will be terminated at 15% battery power reserve. 8. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL 9. UAS operator will be trained and certified in the proper safety a nd operations of the UAS. 10. The UAS will only operate within a controlled area as defined in the Procedures. 11. The operator will have been trained in operation of UAS generally and received up

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- date information on the particular UAS to be operated as requi red. 12. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will have capability to return to a pre

- determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. 13. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.
U NMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS: DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL UAS Impact Productions LLC seeks an exemption to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter f eatures are vertical takeoff and la nding (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) systems. The DJI Phantom 3 Professional has a maximum gross weight ( i ncluding b attery a nd p ropellers) of approximately 2 pounds 8 ounces, while the Diagonal
Size ( i ncluding p ropellers) is approximately 23.22 inches , height of 7.25 inches, and a maximum speed of approximately 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

. The U As is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.5

The DJI Phantom 3 Professional U As that will be operated by Impact Productions
LLC will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft , as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration , and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Regi stration Marking

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BASIS FOR PETITION Petitioner, Impact Productions LLC , 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 Unm anned Aircraft Systems , hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the 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 operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Impact Productions LLC operation of the DJI Phanto m 3 Professional 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.

Impact Productions LLC requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a) (1), 91 .409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. Impact Productions LLC submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level o f safety will be ensured. Impact Productions LLC will only use experienced personnel or technicians to6

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating document s (i.e., Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Impact Productions LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command , is requested by Impact Productions LLC to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) 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 UASs in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Impact Productions LLC seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Impact Productions LLC submits that it will ensure that the D JI Phantom 3 Professional UASs are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

Impact P roductions LLC also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. Howev er, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 Prof essional UAs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS)7

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
I mpact Productions LLC operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Impact Productions LLC seeks an exemption from the req uirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Impact Productions LLC submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological condi tions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. In acco rdance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Impact Productions LLC provides the following information in support of its petitio n for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

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

M ichael J. LoBrutto Impact Productions LLC 1059 Fosters Mill Road Boynton Beach, Florida 33436 Tel: ( 561) 789

- 4346 Email: mjlobrutto@bellsouth.net
B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Impact Productions LLC Seeks Exemption.8

1. Impact Productions LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command , subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:
(a) No person who holds a private pilot certi ficate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation 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

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(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and
(2) The aircraft does not c arry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Impact Productions LLC Seeks Exemption Fr om The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a). Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , subsection (a), states the following:
(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.
3. Impact Productions LLC Seeks Exemptio n From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:9

(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

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(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to

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(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 appropriate available station; or
(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter set ting available before departure.
4. Impact Productions LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b). Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions , subsection (b), states the following:
(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (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. I mpact Productions LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).10

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required , subsection (a), states the following:
Each owner or operator of an aircraft

— (a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescri bed 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. Impact Productions LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requireme nts Of Section 91.407(a)(1) Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration , subsection (a)(1), states the following:
(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

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(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under §
43.7 of this chapter[.]
7. Impact Productions LLC 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 section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had

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(1) An annual inspect ion 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; or11 (2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this chapter.

8. Impact Productions LLC Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b). Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records , subsections (a) and (b), state the following:
(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91 .413, each registered owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:
(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100

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

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(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Adminis trator) 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:12 (i) The total time in s ervice of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor.
(ii) The current status of life

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.
(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are require d 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 act ion is required.
(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.
(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for t he periods prescribed:13 (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 is sold.
(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is
approve d for return to service.

C. The Extent Of Relief Impact Productions LLC Seeks And The Reason Impact Productions LLC Seeks The Relief.
1 . Extent Of Relief Impact Productions LLC Seeks And The Reason Impact Productions LLC 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 Impact Productions LLC to determine that the UASs are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in complian ce with the operating documents (i.e. Monthly Maintenance Log , Instruction Manual).

Impact Productions LLC seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21,

Subpart H. Therefore, Impact Productions LLC will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs are in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log , Instruction Manual ) prior to every f light, and14

further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the co nditions and limitations below.

2 . Extent Of Relief Impact Productions LLC Seeks And The Reason Impact Productions LLC 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 Professional UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to downlin k altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL),

Impact Production L LC seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS’s altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight. Considering the limited altitude of the propose d 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 Profes sional UAS is 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 UAS on the heads

- up display of the GCS.

3 . Extent Of Relief Impact Productions LLC Seeks And The Reason Impact Productions LLC Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).15

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 Professional UAS during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended lan ding and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Impact Productions LLC seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 Profe ssional UAS will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Impact Productions LLC proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional operating documents, and Impact Productions LLC proposed operating limitations, ensure that Impact Productions LLC will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAS during dayl ight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for a t least 4.5 minutes.

4 . Extent Of Relief Impact Productions LLC Seeks And The Reason Impact Productions LLC 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, Impact Productions LLC requests relief from these Sections because the UASs do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the UASs mee t the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Impact Productions LLC will use trained technicians to perform repairs , alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the16

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., Instruction Manual). Impact Productions LLC will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs.

D. The Reasons Why Granting Impact Production LLC Req uest Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole. Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Impact Productions
LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the ec onomy. Notably, the benefits of Impact Productions proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

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

The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UAs are battery powered an d 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 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion

ar ound airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The UAs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting17

aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that mus t be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs produce no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. T he DJI Phantom 3 Professional , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propel led by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the UASs to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional man ned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional at only 2.8 pounds has less physical potential for collateral da mage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 18 0 gallons).18 3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs Will Benefit The Economy. In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs are also an economical alternative to usi ng manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation will allow United States based companies, like Impact Productions LLC , to remain competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of avi ation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels

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4. There Are No Privacy Issues. Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Impact Produc tions LLC proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, UASs will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

CONCLUSION
As set forth herein, Impact Productions LLC seeks an exemption pursua nt to 14 § 11.61 and Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012C.F.R. (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducti ng aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this19

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 Impact Productions LLC to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization an d Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Impact Productions LLC 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 Impact Productions LLC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 Professional UASs commercially for t he purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Dated: N ovember 5 , 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Impact Productions LLC

M ichael J. LoBru tto 1 059 Foster ’ s Mill Road Boynton Beach Florida 33436

( 561)789

- 4346 Appendices : A. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Specifications Data B. DJI Phantom 3 Professional U ser Manual C. Monthly Maintenance LogAPPE NDIX

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DJI PHANTOM 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Impact Production LLC only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with groundbreaking software enabling the user to set parameters, which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real

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

FAILSAFES

The Phantom 3 Professional’s flight controller features several important upgrades, including a new flight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return

- to

Hom e. These features ensure the safe return of the aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on

- board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability an d a new air braking feature.

The Return
- to - Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

Low Battery RTH

- The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect the safe return of the21

aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when
pro mpted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten

- second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH b utton on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from the
Home Point.

The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process.

Failsafe RTH
- will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Return to

- Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re

- established.

AIRCRAFT Weight (Including Battery And Propellers) 1280 g Diago nal Size (Including Propellers) 590 mm Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s Max Descent Speed 3 m/s Hover Accuracy Vertical: +/

- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/

- 0.5 m Horizontal: +/

- 1.5 m Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind) Max Service Ceiling A bove Sea Level 6000 m (Software altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point) Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS22

CAMERA Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels: 12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) Lens FOV 94° 20 mm (35 mm format eq uivalent) f/2.8, focus at ∞ ISO Range 100

- 3200 (video) 100

- 1600 (photo) Shutter Speed 8s

- 1/8000s Image Max Size 4000 x 3000 Still Photography Modes Single Shot Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV B ias Time

- lapse Video Recording Modes UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 Supported SD Card Types Micro SD Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS

- 1 rating required Max Bitrate Of Vid eo Storage 60 Mbps Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4, MOV (MPEG

- 4 AVC/H.264) Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
GIMBAL Controllable Range Pitch

- 90° to +30° Stabilization 3

- axis (pitch, roll, yaw)
VISION POSITIONING Max Velocity Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground) Altitude Range 50 cm

- 300 cm Operating Range 50 cm

- 300 cm Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)
REMOTE CONTROLLER Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz

- 2.48 3 GHz Max Distance Up to 5 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when FCC compliant Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when CE compliant Video Output Port USB Operating Temperature 0°C

- 40°C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S23

Mobile Device Holder For tablet or phone Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- 101 dBm ±2 dBm Transmitter Power (EIRP) FCC: 20 dBm CE: 16 dBm Working Voltage 1.2 A @7.4 V
BATTERY CHARGER Voltage 17.4 V Rated Power 100 W
INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BA TTERY Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2 V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 Wh Net Weight 365 g Max Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes Operating Temperature

- 10°C to 40°C Max Charging Power 100 W App / Live View Mobile App DJI GO EIRP 100mW Po wer Spectral Density 6.9mW/MHz Live View Working Frequency 2.4GHz ISM Live View Quality 720P @ 30fps (depending on conditions and mobile device) Latency 220ms (depending on conditions and mobile device) Required Operating Systems iOS 8.0 or later Andr oid 4.1.2 or later Recommended Devices iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi

- Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi

- Fi + Cellular. This ap p is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung tabs 705c, Samsung S6, Samsung S5, Samsung NOTE4, Samsung NOTE3, Google Nexus 9, Google Nexus 7 II, Ascend Mate7, Nubia Z7 mini, SONY Z3 EXPERIA, MI 3, MI PAD *Support for additiona l Android devices available as testing and development continues.24 APPENDIX

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DJ I Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

- https://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual __V1.6.pdf

APPENDIX

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Monthly Maintenance Log
UAS #_____ Date Issue Mainten a nce Performed Initials

Firmware Check Frame Engines Propellers Camera Gimbal Landing Gear Vibration Other: