Steve Sobkowiak

4912 Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 steve@oakleyhomebuilders.com Website: oakleyhomebuilders.com

Dear Sir or Madam :

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act), and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Steve Sobkowiak

, owner of Oakley Home Builders and operator of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), hereby applies for an exemption from the Federa l Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below to allow operation of our Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) so long as such operations are conducted with and under the condition s outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.

The requested exemption would permit Steve Sobkowiak to pursue his commercial interests in providing services to clients using a small advanced sUAV in the following areas: Real E state, Marketing, and Construction Management/Monitoring. Steve Sobkowiak states that all sUAS flights will occur over private or controlled access to property and will do so with the property owners’ consent and knowledge and that only people who have consented or otherwise have agreed to be within the UAS’ radius during filming and photography applications. Commercial operation of an UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would provide professional services in the following areas:

1. Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, and other related professional activities.

2. Aerial video/inspection and/or photography of for sale and/or completed homes under agreement wi th the owners of the property for public and/or private use including real

- estate, marketing, architecture and other related professional activities..

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of designated UAS as set forth in this document under controlled conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d)
safe.

Steve Sobkowiak plans to operate the Phantom 3 Professional which is a quad

- copter with a gross weight of 2.8 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors powered by batteries. The UA has a maximum airspeed of 16 m/s. It will be operated over priv ate or controlled properties with the consent of owners’ of the property. The UAS will be used to compile real estate listing videos posted to our company website and/or real estate websites, photograph and/or video for sale or completed homes interior and /or exterior, and other business related operations.

The following contains my list of regulations from which I am seeking exemption, and a complete list of responsibilities I assume as operator; it also contains information regarding the aircraft, public benefit and safety features, a nd similar petitions requests granted.

Regulations from which exemption is requested:

14 C.F.R. Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b) 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a)14 C.F.R. 91.9(b) (2)

14 C.F.R. 91.109

14 C.F.R. 91.119

14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a) 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.205(b)

14 C.F.R. 91.215

14 C.F.R. 91.401

- 91.417

UAS Operating Parameters

We will abide by the following additional operation conditions under this exe mption, which ensures a level of safety equivalent to existing rules:

 Operate UAS below 300 feet and within a radius distance of 1000 feet from the controller to aid in direct line of sight visual observation

 Obtain permission from the owner/controller of any ves sels, vehicles, and structures.

 Land UAS prior to the manufacturer’s recommended minimum level of battery power

 Operate UAS during daylight hours only within the visual line of sight

 Contact respective airports if operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of his estimated flight time, flight duration, elevation of flight and any other pertinent information.

 Always obtain all necessary permissions prior to operation

Public Interest

Aerial photography and videography for real estate and construction are proven strategies to enhance mar keting
efforts and increase business successes

. By granting this exemption I would be able to provide affordable services to potential home owners and/or existing homeowners. The small UAS will pose no threat to the public given its small
size and noncombustible fuel. Public and private uses serviced by our company enhance vibrancy and add culture to the community and its citizens.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact me at 31 2

- 953

- 9033

Thank you,

Steve Sobkowiak

Owner Oakley Home Builders