US. Deportment 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

October 8, 20 14 

Mr. Michael Conrardy 

iCam Copters 

3204 ArrobaWay 

San Jose, CA 95 11 9 

Dear Mr. Conrardy: 

800 Independence Ave . S W 

Wash1ngton. DC 2059 1 

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from 

an unspecified part ofTitle 14, Code of Federal Regulations ( 14 CFR). It explains why we 

cannot process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days. 

Why We Cannot Process Your Request 

We entered your October 3, 2014, exemption request on behalf of iCam Copters into the 

public docket (Docket No. F AA-20 14-0793). but we are unable to process your request any 

further. The infom1ation you sent does not comply with the requirements of§ 11.81 (copy 

enclosed). For us to consider the request any further, you must send us all of the following: 

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek re lief, the extent of the relief 

you seek, and the reason you seek relief. 

• The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it 

would benefit the public as a whole. 

• The reasons why 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 you seek an exemption. 

• Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request. 

What You Should Do 

If you want us to process your request any further. you must send the information described 

earlier to reach us within 30 days. We will consider the docket on your request open until we 

receive this required information from you. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send 

your petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the 

exemption. 
If We Do Not Hear From You 

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you 

further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-9677. 

Special Notes Regarding Petitions For Exemption Submitted under Section 333 of the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 

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On September 25,2014 the FAA released Public Guidance for Petitions for Exemption Filed 

under Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (Public Law 112-95), 

available at 

http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/how_to_file_a_petition/. The FAA 

has determined that many petitions are missing information that will facilitate the FAA's 

analysis of the petition. 

The FAA also granted an exemption to Astraeus Aerial on September 25, 2014 which you 

may wish to review. This grant of exemption is available at 

http://www. faa.gov/uas/legislative _programs/section_ 333/media/ Astraeus _Aerial-11 062.pdf. 

You may send supplemental information to your docket at any time providing further 

information supporting your request for exemption. 

Sincerely, 

Michelle ~~ f<erritto 

Acting Manager, Airmen and 

Airspace Rules Division 

Enclosure 
Title 14: Aeronautics and Space 

PART 11-GENERAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES 

Subpart A-Rulemaking Procedures 

Petitions for Rulemaking and for Exemption 

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§ 11.81 What information must I include in my petition for an exemption? 

You must include the following information in your petition for an exemption and submit it to FAA as 

soon as you know you need an exemption. 

(a) Your name and mailing address and, if you wish, other contact information such as a fax number, 

telephone number, or e-mail address; 

(b) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption; 

(c) The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief; 

(d) The reasons why granting your request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would benefit 

the public as a whole; 

(e) The 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 you seek the 

exemption; 

(f) A summary we can publish in theFederal Register. stating: 

(1) The rule from which you seek the exemption; and 

(2) A brief description of the nature of the exemption you seek; 

(g) Any additional information. views or arguments available to support your request; and 

(h) If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States. the reason why 

you need to do so. 

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