## Application for UAS Operators Permit Petition for Exemption under Section 333

Name: Timothy Allen Webb Address: 13759 Wheeler Acres Rd. City , State, Zip Code: Grass Valley , Ca. 95949 Email: timawebb@ yahoo.com Phone: (530) 274

- 1019 The sections of 14 CFR for which I seek exemptions are parts FAR parts: 61.5 (1), 61.3 (a)(c) , 43.2, 43.3
Reasons for exemption request : Part 61. 5 (1), to operate as pilot in command of quadcopter under 25 lbs gross wt.

For aerial photograph y and survey for real estate development. Part 61.3(a)(c) , I would like to operate the quadcopter as P IC without c urrent Medical

Certificate. All operation s are ground based with spotter backup. Parts 43.2, 43.3 the vehicle will be serviced and maintain according to Manufacture

Specs. , my self, (I have over 2000 hrs of build and fl y RC experience Spanning 30 yrs. including high performance Aircraft and gliders).
Affect on the Public: Using the aerial photography of the quadcopter for observing real estate in non co ngested rural areas allows potential advertisers and bu yers to “First Person View” the properties. The electric powered craft is better for filming land and properties without the use of expensive turbine powered helicopters and film crews. UAS Pilot Qual ifications: a)35 hrs. private pilot student @ Alpine Aviation G.V.Ca. b) 120 hrs. of ground school with pre solo examination passed c) 148 hrs. flight simulator, focus of stu dy = Navigation, pilotage In Cessna 172 and 182. All flights, west coast United States. e)AMA member 10 yrs. Member no. 97388, Insured f)Advanced RC Pilot with 15 00 hrs of fight time in 30 y rs. Summary : Utilizing the DJI phantom 2+ Vision which is a 7 pound quadcopter with a mounted camera for the specific purpose of low elevation photography , the fly ing camera will be utilize d for aerial photograph y in rural areas for commercial purposes, re: real estate development, golf course survey , agriculture/ water assessmen ts , and general photograph y for entertainment via You Tube. As per all regulations the UAS shall not fly wit hin 5 mi. of active airports. Not fly over 400 ft. AGL. Must stay with i n line of sight , (LOS) of pilot. Aircraft will not fly bey ond 800 ft. radial from operator. As per Manufacturer, stay 100 ft from high power lines, don’t fly

over congested areas or lar ge groups of people. During Solar x flares, GPS connection & compass must be re - calibrated & functioning before flight.

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## Aircraft Operations
DJI Phantom 2+ Vision Aerial Photography

The Phantom 2 Vision+ includes the Phantom quadcopter , Camera, Gimbal, Propulsion System, Flight Control System, Remote Control and Wi Fi Communication System. 5.8 GHz Remote Control R eceiver , Flight Control System and 2.4 GHz Wi

- Fi Module are inside the phantom

. All Rem ote channels conform to all FCC regulations. Battery powered with a 11.1 V 5200m Ah Lipo Battery capable of 25 m inutes flight time.



## Preflight Checklist 1. Check for Notams in area of operation. 2. Use local METAR and weather data through ForeFlight for weather cond i tions 3. Insure batteries in remote control , Phantom 2, range e xte nder a nd F PV d evise are fully charged 4. Sy stem/ Phantom a) Gimbal clamp removed b) Propellers mounted properly and in good condition c) Micro SD card inserted d) Gimbal can function normal e) Motors start and run normally

. f) Camera connected to FPV via smart phone g) GPS loaded with satellite connection h) Magnetic Compass Calibration



## Flight

 Only fl y in VFR conditions with quadcopter in sight

 Never fly

over obstacles where vehicle cannot be seen

 If radio signal lost, turn remote to go home mode

 Never fly

in congested areas

 Obey all local, state, and federal laws at all times.



### Thank you for your consideration of my petitio n, Tim othy A. Webb