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

____________________________________ ___ In the Matter of Petition for Exemption of ) AIRLAS LLC , ) PETITIONER ) Regulatory Docket No. FAA

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______ __ ) For An Exemption Seeking Relief from Certain ) Requirements of Title 14 of the Code of ) Federal Regulations Concerning Commercial ) Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems ) Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA ) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 ) ( Pub. Law. 112

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REQUEST FOR SUMMARY GRANT

Communications with respect to this Petition shall be sent via U.S. Mail and Email to:

Lucas A. Armeña for: AIRLAS LLC , Petitioner 49 Brownstone Court c/o National Corporate Research, Ltd. Fletcher, NC 28732 615 South DuPont Highway Phone: (917) 414

- 6969 Dover, DE 19901 Email: lucasarmena@gmail.com

DATE SUBMITTED: January 3 , 2016

Summary for publication to the Federal Register stating

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1. SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 21, PART 61, PART 91 SUBPART E, AND SECTIONS 61.113 (a) & (b), 45.23, 45.27, 45.29, 91.7 (a), 91.9, 91.103, 91.105, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151, 91.203 (a) & (b), a nd 91.401 through 91.417 CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112

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2. Petitioner seeks exemption in order to use UAS for commercial use.2 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Regulatory Docket No. FAA

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AIRLAS LLC , Petitioner 1

Specific Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 14 CFR Part 21 14 CFR Part 61 14 CFR §§ 61.113 (a) and (b) 14 CFR § 45.23 14 CFR § 45.27 14 CFR § 45.29 14 CFR § 91.7 (a) 14 CFR § 91.9 14 CFR § 91.103 14 CFR § 91.105 14 CFR § 91.109 14 CFR § 91.119 14 CFR § 91.121 14 CFR § 91.151 14 CFR §§ 91.203 (a) and (b) 14 CFR Part 91, Subpart E (§§ 91.401

– 91.417)
Petitioner’s applicable situation and material respects to relief are similar: Petitioner requests use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for aerial data collection, 2 and the situation and circumstances presented are similar in material respects to previous Grants of Exemption issued b y FAA. This petition for exemption is in the public interest for which a statement of benefit is iterated below.
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems proposed by the petitioner are: 3 DJI, Inspire 1 (T600), Rotorcraft

- 4 rotors, 6.47057 lbs. DJI, Inspire 1 Pro (T600) , Rotorcraft

- 4 rotors, 7.49571 lbs. DJI, Inspire 1 R AW (T600) , Rotorcraft

- 4 rotors, 7.49571 lbs. DJI, Matrice 100, Rotorcraft

- 4 rotors, 5.35944 lbs. CyPhy Works, PARC , Rotorcraft

- 6 rotors, approx. 21.75 lbs. (tethered)

1 For consistency and ease of FAA review, Petitioner’s request generally tracks, in format and content, the requests for exemption filed by previous petitioners for commercial use. Petitioner gratefully acknowledges all of their work in this regard.

2 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measureme nt (precision surveying, RF analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by instruments aboard the UA.

3 Requisite information for FAA to process this petition is provided as make, model, type, and weight. Petitioner highlights that the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) listed will not carry passengers or crew or any hazardous or explosive cargo, not exceed a n operational weight of 55 pounds including payload, and not operate at speeds exceeding 87 knots.Perspective Robotics, Fotokite Phi, Rotorcraft - 4 rotors, 0.77162 lbs. (tethered) Perspective Robotics, Fotokite Pro, Rotorcraft - 4 rotors, 1.32277 lbs. (tethered) senseFly, eBee, Fixed-wing - 1 rotor, 1.52119 lbs. senseFly, eBee Ag, Fixed-wing - 1 rotor, 1.5652 lbs. senseFly, eBee RTK, Fixed-wing - 1 rotor, 1.60938 lbs.

Extent of relief and reasoning: In order to allow Petitioner use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for commercial purposes. Petitioner seeks this exemption in order to legally conduct business and comply with all Federal regulations and standards put forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) while operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Reasons this exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rule: By adhering to guidelines set forth by the FAA, Petitioner would not be going above the recommended altitude, nor flying at night, therefore avoiding hazardous conditions such as interference with manned aircraft. Petitioner plans to provide notification to FAA at least three (3) days prior to any commercial use, or otherwise prescribed or superseded by grant, waiver or authorization. Additionally, Petitioner plans to regularly perform test or training flights, as well as maintaining monthly maintenance logs to ensure the UAS are in proper working order for each job or event, as to prevent property damage or bodily injury.

Statement regarding exemption grant beneficial to the public interest: Granting the exemption for Petitioner would provide the ability for the company to efficiently, legally, economically and safely perform aerial video, photography, and other sensor data processing for lifesaving or humanitarian events, special events, emergencies and disasters, academia and education, sporting events, land surveying and mapping, real estate, commercial inspections and maintenance, as well as providing for other contemplated and uncontemplated uses for the public's Safety and Happiness over certain areas of the United States. Using UAS technology would greatly reduce negative impacts on the environment, provide a safer alternative for businesses to conduct land and equipment inspections, and greatly reduce decision-making cycles for clients and the at-large public.

Proposed operations: Contemplated operations are listed in the above statement of public benefit, but not limited, as uncontemplated operations may arise and be developed. Regardless, at all times Petitioner shall abide by Federal regulations and standards of the FAA.

Submitted onJnüary 3, 2016

for:

Lucas A. Armeña
49 Brownstone Court Fletcher, NC 28732 Phone: (917) 414-6969 Email: lucasarmena@gmail.com /Signed/
AIRLAS LLC, Petitioner % National Corporate Research, Ltd. 615 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901

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