U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20590

Petition for Exemption Under 14 CFR § 11.81 to Allow Commercial Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Petitioner: Ideaship Studios LLC Brian Smith, Managing Member 3939 S. Harvard Ave. Ste. 165 Tulsa, OK 74135 Tel. 918-994-1500 Email: brians@ideashipstudios.com Website: ideashipstudios.com

Sections Ideaship Studios LLC seeking relief: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, PL 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333, 14 CFR Part 21, subpart H, 14 CFR Part 61.113(a) and (b), 14 CFT Part 91: 91.103(b)(2), 91.105, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151, 1.405, 91.407, 91.409, 91.417

Ideaship Studios LLC is seeking exemption in order to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for commercial purposes and to comply with FAA regulations.

Commercial purposes include: aerial videography and photography services, surveying, real estate, cinematography, corporate videos, special events. We will also volunteer our services for any search and rescue or emergency situation if requested by any local, state, or federal agency.

I, Brian Smith, owner and Managing Member of Ideaship Studios LLC, have a firm understanding of regulations, safety, and the responsibilities that are associated with FAA Airspace. Although I have not yet completed my private pilot certificate, I have completed many hours of ground instruction, completed the Sporty’s Online Private Pilot course, and am attending the two week UAS online safety course offered by Dr. Patrick Ford of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

The sUAS aircraft used in these commercial operations will be the DJI Inspire 1. The DJI Inspire 1 weighs less than 55 pounds, has GPS abilities, and is a common aircraft used in similar exempt businesses. This aircraft is meticulously maintained, and our rigorous preflight checklist ensures that all rotors, blades, gimbal, battery, software and firmware updates are in place before each flight. We log all flight operations with this aircraft and adhere to all no-fly zones with theonboard DJI No Fly Zone restricted airspace feature, a variety of mobile applications that give us flight parameters and restrictions, and consultation with our ATP rated CFI pilot/consultant.

We fly this aircraft at all times with two independent controllers and telemetry systems - one for the PIC, and the other for the camera operator. We do this to ensure that the PIC is not overloaded with the tasks of properly framing and shooting video, so they maintain line of sight with the aircraft at all times, focus on the safety of persons and property in the vicinity, and comply with all rules and regulations.

The Tulsa Metro area is rapidly growing with an influx of new business, civic, and cultural developments. Our goal as an established local production company is to utilize this exciting new aerial technology to capture a unique perspective of our city and state to promote economic growth, increased tourism, and enhanced pride in our community.

The aircraft is registered under certificate number FA3W3W7CEC in accordance with Section 44711 and Part 47 and Part 45, Subpart C.
Ideaship Studios LLC will require maintenance and inspections to be performed based on the requirements of the manufacturer to maintain air worthiness. All repair and maintenance will be performed by qualified personnel.

Ideaship Studios LLC wishes to be good stewards of this emerging technology and will require sUAS training and test flights of all Pilots in Command (PIC) before any commercial flight, and will conduct all flights in accordance with the FAA standards and regulations set forth by the exemption if granted.

Ideaship Studios LLC respectfully requests that the FAA grant its exemption within its authority pursuant to the Federal Aviation Act, 85 P.L. 726 (1958).

Respectfully, Brian Smith

Ideaship Studios LLC 3939 S. Harvard Ave. Ste. 165 Tulsa, OK 74135