### 1 Linehan & Associates, LLC 

# UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.

Regulatory Docket No. _______________

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: LINEHAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 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 THE DJI INSPIR E 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

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Submitted on July 2 1 , 2015 Linehan & Associates, LLC 4025 S. 224 th 

### Cir, Elkhorn, Ne 68022

### 2 Linehan & Associates, LLC TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS.........................................................................

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SUMMARY..........................................................................................................

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INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER..............................

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BACKGROUND................................................................................................

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BASIS FOR PETITION...............................................

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NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER......

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THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH LINEHAN & ASSOCIATES SEEKS EXEMPTION.........................

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF LINEHAN & ASSOCIATES SEEKS AND THE REASON LINEHAN & ASSOCIATES SEEKS THE RELIEF.........

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING LINEHAN & ASSOCIATES REQUEST WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST .....................

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY...

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SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE
FEDERAL REGISTER

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ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT LINEHAN & ASSOCIATES REQUEST...........................................

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REQUEST FOR BLANKET COA APPROVAL......................

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CONCLUSION....................................................

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APPENDIX A

- DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............

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APPENDIX B

- DJI INSPIRE 1 MANUFACTURER’S USER MANUAL............

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APPENDIX C

- MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG........................

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# 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 Administration

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 Act 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 Meteorolo gical Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing

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## SUMMARY

Linehan & Associates, LLC seeks exemption from the requiremen ts of 14 C.F.R §§ 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 Linehan & Associates, LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of con ducting aerial video and photography for broadcast production, motion picture filming, non profit promotional videos

, multi

- media presentations and internet based video production over certain areas of the United States.



### INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE P ETITIONER

Linehan & Associates , LLC (hereinafter referred to as “ Linehan & Associates ”) provides it’s clients with expertise and knowledge in solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and effectiveness.
Linehan & Associates provides clients with the h ighest quality digital content for use in broadcast, commercial, personal, and non

- profit projects. Linehan & Associates has been in business for over

2 years and has professional and first had experience flying military and civilian aircraft as a FAA

com m erc ia l rated pilot . Linehan & Associates has over 1,000 flight hours in airplanes, helicopters,
and tiltrotor aircraft with zero flight mishaps or incidents

. Linehan & Associates has experience in public media relations and is recognized as an expert thi s field. The objective of Linehan &

Associates aerial video operations is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of broadcast,

commercial

, and nonprofit productions, specifically targeting: • Broadcast Television Production • Motion Picture Filming • Non Profit Promotional Videos • Multi

- media Presentations • Internet Based Video Production • Increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations.



### BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft System: DJI Inspire 1 UAS / sUA

Linehan & Associates seeks to operate DJI systems for compensation by having a FAA certified commercial pilot who will fallow all rules and r e gulations as the pilot in command within the NAS according to the current FAR/AIM . The DJI Inspire 1 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Inspire 1 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 Inspire 1 UA is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors.

The DJI Inspire 1 UA that will be operated by Linehan & Associates will be registered in

### 5 Linehan & Associates, LLC a ccordance 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 Registration Marking

.



### BASIS FOR PETITION

### 6 Linehan & Associates, LLC Petitioner, Linehan & Associates 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 Administ rator to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 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 conside ration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Linehan & Associates operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airwo rthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, Linehan & Associates 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

maintena nce that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate.

Linehan & Associates submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety

will be ensured. Linehan & Associates will use experienced personnel or technicians to p erform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Linehan & Associat es will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

Linehan & Associates seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness

, because the Inspire 1 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accor dance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, Linehan & Associates submits that the operator will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating doc uments (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.

Linehan & Associates also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as DJI Inspire 1 UA does not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information of the DJI Inspire 1UAs will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which

downlink s from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information,

combined with Linehan & Associates operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equival ent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Linehan & Associates seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b),

entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions

. Linehan & Associates submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in visual

### 7 Linehan & Associates, LLC meteorological conditions (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 n ormal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Linehan & Associates 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:

Patrick B. Linehan
Linehan & Associates , LLC
4025 S. 224 th Cir, Elkhorn, Ne 68022 Tel: ( 402 ) 902

- 9419



### B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. from Which Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption.

1

. Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption From 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.



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. Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part: (a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flig ht 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 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 setting available before departure.



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. Linehan & Associates 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.



### 4

. Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section

### 8 Linehan & Associates, LLC 91.405(a). 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 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[.]



### 5

. Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption From The Requirements 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 aircr aft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless

-- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.]



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. Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption From The Requireme nts 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 m onths, 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 a ccordance with part 21 of this chapter.



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. Linehan & Associates 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 rec ords of the 100

- hour, annual, progressive, and 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

-- (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 co ntaining 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

- limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance. (iii) The time since la st 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 whic h the aircraft and its appliances are maintained. (v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for

### 9 Linehan & Associates, LLC each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or safe ty 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 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 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 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 approved for return to service.

### 10 Linehan & Associates, LLC C. The Extent Of Relief Linehan & Associates Seeks And The Reason Linehan &
Associates Seeks That Relief.

1 . Extent Of Relief Linehan & Associates Seeks And The Reason Linehan &
Associates 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 Linehan & Associates to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e.,
the Linehan & Associates Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspi re 1 Instruction Manual).

Linehan & Associates seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore,

Linehan & Associates will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe f light, as stated in the conditions and limitations below.



### 2 . Extent Of Relief Linehan & Associates Seeks And The Reason Linehan &
Associates Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which utilizes 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 F AA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL),

Linehan & Associates seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UA’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 proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable condi tions and limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire 1 UA 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 UA on the heads

- up display of the GCS.



### 3 . Extent Of Relief Linehan & Associates Seeks And The Reason Linehan &
Associates Seeks Relief From Se ction 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 Inspire 1 UA 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 landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after

### 11 Linehan & Associates, LLC that for at least 4.5 minutes. Linehan & Associates seeks the requested relief because with out an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Linehan & Associates proposes to conduct pursuant t o this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of DJI Inspire 1 operating documents,
and Linehan & Associates proposed operating limitations, ensure that Linehan & Associates will safely operate the battery powered DJI Ins pire 1 UA during daylight 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 at least 4.5 minutes.



### 4 . Extent Of Relief Linehan & Associates Seeks And The Reason Linehan &
Associates 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, Linehan & Associates requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not require airworthine ss certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Linehan & Associates will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, altera tions, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Linehan & Associates will document and ma intain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

### 12 Linehan & Associates, LLC D. The Reasons Why Granting Linehan & Associates Request 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 Linehan & Associates to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography for TV broadcast, industrial, non profit, multi

- media, special events, documentary and feature film production over certain areas of the United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Linehan & Asso ciates ’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.



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

The DJI Inspire 1 UA is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and econ omical 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 the DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of ma nned 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 around airports caused by ar riving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire 1 UA does not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handle d 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 Inspire 1 UASs.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UAS , 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 D JI Inspire 1 UAS produces 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 approx imately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Inspire 1 UA, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UA is propelled by battery powered electric motors, rather than an internal c ombustion engine.

By using the DJI Inspire 1 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 manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 UA (weighing approximately 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, at it’s maximum gross weights with a length of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, a nd 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 similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet,

### 13 Linehan & Associates, LLC a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons).



### 3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United States based companies, like Linehan & Associates , to remain competitive and contribute to growth o f the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in ord er to remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, companies such as Linehan & Associates , can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows

compan ies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and abroad.



### 4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, Linehan & Associ ates proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (i.e., the Linehan & Associates Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimu m altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

### 14 Linehan & Associates, LLC 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 Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption.

1. Reasons Why DJI Inspire 1 UA 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 aircraf t and its operation, Linehan & Associates operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meets 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 U AS 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 states the f ollowing, 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 operat e 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 determination under s ubsection (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 visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace sys tem 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 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned ai rcraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.

-- If the Secretary determines under this section that certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish req uirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, Linehan & Associates submits that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a ) the characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.



### a. The Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UASs Demonstrate Its Safe

### 15 Linehan & Associates, LLC Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire 1 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 Inspire 1 UASs.

The technical specifications of the DJI Insp ire 1 UAS are set forth by the DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Appendix A.



### ii. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS m ay be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided at pages 45

- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto as Appendix B.



### iii. The DJI I nspire 1 UAS Is 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 Inspire 1 UA will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire 1 UA does not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UA will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UA will return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown. A com plete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual, attached hereto as Appendix B.



### iv. The DJI Inspire 1 GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 40 through 48 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals is attached here to as Appendix B.



### b. Flight Operations Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Are Limited To The Line Of Si ght Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

Linehan & Associates 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 Inspire 1 UAS. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time.



### c. Flights Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Linehan & Associates proposes to commercially operate the DJI Inspire 1 UA S for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

### 16 Linehan & Associates, LLC 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraf t described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 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 44 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 must 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 VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be able to 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 duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform th e 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 obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the

camera or o ther 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, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating docum ents. 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 Administrator upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised doc uments 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 the 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 the UAS is

### 17 Linehan & Associates, LLC found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control S tation 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. The 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/component, maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit re quirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, 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 UAS operated 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 med ical certificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exempt ion, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC qualification 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 dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential fo r flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance 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. A ll operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a special request will be made 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 aeronautical 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

### 18 Linehan & Associates, LLC 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 horizo ntally 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 signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordanc e with the operating documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in accordance with 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 power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or
Authori zation (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 n umber, 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, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum u sed for operation and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight 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 aviatio n operations and activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator tr ainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that nonpartici pating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such

### 19 Linehan & Associates, LLC protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles o r structures where the owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety assessment 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 flight to be conducted.

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundar ies 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 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, Linehan & Associates will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 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 Sec tion 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in circumstances similar, 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, 1 1160, 11161).



### 3 . 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 Inspire 1 UA wi ll be provided 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 Linehan &
Associates operatio n of the DJI Inspire 1 UA 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 UAS’s 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 presented herein (e.g. Exempt ion Nos. 11062, 11063,

### 20 Linehan & Associates, LLC 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).



### 4 . 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 Inspire 1 UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location o f the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, Linehan & Associates will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UA during daylight hours in VFR conditions, 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 at least 4.5 minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operation s; and the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Inspire 1 UAS provides audible and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS wh en the UA experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at approximately 30% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will descend and land au tomatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA 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 materi al 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).

5 . Reasons Why An Exemption From Th e 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, Linehan & Associates submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory main tenance 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 Linehan &
Associates will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive mainten ance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the Linehan & Associates Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Linehan & Associates will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

Since the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Linehan & Associates will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached hereto as Appendix B; a copy of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Appendix C.

### 21 Linehan & Associates, LLC Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect s afety because Linehan & Associates 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 an equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the

mon thly 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 characteristics and opera ting limitations of the UAS are considered.

In consideration of Linehan & Associates proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, Linehan & Associates 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 similar, in all material respects, to those presented he rein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).



### 6 . The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Sect ion 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Linehan & Associates requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which contain suc h 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 §§ 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 of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for c onsidering 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 require ments that must be established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, 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 the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this su bchapter do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments ther eto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the

### 22 Linehan & Associates, LLC 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 Linehan & Associates intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which contain such s afety 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 Sections, 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. Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating:

The Rules From Which Linehan & Associates Seeks Exemption: Linehan &
Associates seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 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 Linehan & Associates Seeks: This exemption will permit Linehan & Associates to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Supp ort Linehan & Associates 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, Linehan & Associates request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 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, Linehan & Associates will operate the DJI Inspire 1 UASs safely i n the NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

### 23 Linehan & Associates, LLC H. Request for Blanket COA Approval

On March 24, 2015, the FAA announced that it has implemented a new policy of granting "blanket" COAs to applicants requesting exemptions from the Federal Aviation Regulations under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. The Applicant hereby requests that a "blanket" COA that conforms to the terms set forth in https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=82245 upon approval of Linehan & Associates exemption request.



### CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Linehan & Associates 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 operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS 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 inte rests of the public, by allowing Linehan & Associates to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE , in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Ac t of 2012, Section 333, Linehan & Associates respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 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 Linehan & Associates to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Thank you for working on this request. I personally believe it is important to integrate small UASs into the NAS. I also be lieve it is critical to have pilots who know the FAR/AIM and have a professional working knowledge of commercial aviation particularly if flying for compensation. As a commercial rated pilot with ma ny hours of experience in single engine airplanes, single and multi engine helicopters , and multi engine tiltrotor ( VTOL aircraft ) I have a robust understanding or aviation safety and experiance

.

I do appreciate the FAA’s efforts to address the needs of this industry and their work towards finding a way to safely integrate thi s incredible technology into NAS

.
Respectfully submitted,

Patrick B. Linehan ( Linehan & Associates )

, 4025 S. 224 th Cir, Elkhorn, Ne 68022

### 24 Linehan & Associates, LLC APPENDIX

– A DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Linehan & Associates only utilizes safe and reliable UAS s. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters which will not allow flight into controlled a irspace. 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 vi a the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices)

1.1 DJI Inspire
1.1.1 Aircraft
1.1.1.1 Model

– T600 1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)
1.1.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

– Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m 1.1.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Pitch: 300 deg. /s; Yaw: 150 deg. /s
1.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angle

‐ 35 deg. 1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s
1.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 4m/s
1.1.1.8 Max Speed

– 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT RECOMMENDED) 1.1.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 4500m 1.1.1.10 Max Wind Resistance

– 10m/s
1.1.1.11 Max Flight Time

– Approximately 18 minutes 1.1.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510 1.1.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345
1.1.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 14F to 104F (

‐ 10C to 40C)
1.1. 1.15 Dimensions

– 17 1/4 ” x 17 3/4 ” x 12”

1.1.2 Gimbal
1.1.2.1 Model

– ZENMUSE X3
1.1.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W 1.1.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA
1.1.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

‐ Å 0.03 deg 1.1.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable 1.1.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

‐ 90 deg to +30 deg ; Pan: Å 320 deg 1.1.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

‐ 125 deg to 45 deg ; Pan: Å 330 deg 1.1.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitch: 120 deg /s; Pan: 180 deg /s

1.1.3 Camera 1.1.3.1 Name

– X3 1.1.3.2 Model

– FC350 1.1.3.3 Total Pixels

– 12.76M 1.1.3.4 Effective Pixels

– 12.4M 1.1.3.5 Image Max Size

– 4000x3000 1.1.3.6 ISO Range

– 100

-- ‐ 3200

### 25 Linehan & Associates, LLC 1.1.3.7 Field of View

‐ 94 deg. 1.1.3.8 CMOS

– Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”
1.1.3.9 HD Video Recording

– UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25

, 3840x2160p 24/25/30; FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60;
1.1.3.10 Operating Temperature Range: 32F

‐ 104F (0C

- 40C)

1.1.4 Transmitter
1.1.4.1 Name

– C1
1.1.4.2 Operating Frequency: 5.728

-- ‐ 5.850GHz; 2.400

-- ‐ 2.483GHz
1.1.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed): 2000m
1.1.4.4 Output Power: 9W
1.1.4.5 Operating Temperature Range: 14F to 104F (

‐ 10C to 40C)
1.1.4.6 Battery: 600mAh LiPo 2S 32

### 26 Linehan & Associates, LLC APPENDIX

– B

DJI INSPIRE 1 MANUFACTURER’S USER MANUAL

Most current version of the user manual can be found at:

http://www.dji.com/product/inspire

- 1/download

### 27 Linehan & Associates, LLC APPENDIX

– C Linehan & Associates Monthly Maintenance Log