UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Regulatory Docket No.

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 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 DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ AND DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012

(PUBLIC LAW 112

- 95)

Submitted on June 23

, 2015

Todd Hassinger

Above The Burgh , LLC.

P.O. Box 598

Wexford PA 15090

Tel: ( 412 ) 992

- 69712 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

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 ABOVE THE

BURGH, LLC. SEEKS EXEMPTION.

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THE EXTENT OF RELIEF ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. SEEKS AND THE

REASON ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. SEEKS THE RELIEF..............

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THE REASONS WHY GRANTING ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s 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 ABOVE THE BUR GH, LLC.’s REQUEST...

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CONCLUSION

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APPENDICES........................................................................................373 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 Admini stration

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 Meteorological Conditions

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing4 SUMMARY

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. seeks exemption f rom the requirements of 14 C.F.

§§ 61.113(a) & (b), 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 t he FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will

permit ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for

the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of construction sites,

real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States.

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. provides its clients with expertise and knowledge in

advanced technologies and solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and effec tiveness.

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. is experienced in all aspects of aerial video and

photography. The objective of ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s aerial video and

photography operation is to provide low cost, high quality imaging for a variety of

commercial and residential customers.

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for

compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 are

vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control

Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces, while having

a length of 16 inches

, width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum speed of5 approximately 29 knots. 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 i nches, and a

maximum speed of approximately 42 knots. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire

1 UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered

electric motors.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs that will be operated by

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will be registered in accordance 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 Regist ration Marking

.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. , 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 Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI

Inspire 1 UASs in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the

requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 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 consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated

with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, ABOV E THE BURGH, LLC.’s operation of

D JI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meets the conditions of FMRA Section

333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14

C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.6 Accordingly, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. requests re lief 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 maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness

certificate.

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that the requested relief is proper since an

equivalent level of safety will be ensured. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will use

experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive

maintenance on the UASs using the meth ods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the

operating documents (i.e., the ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual,

Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction

Manual). Furthermore, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will document and maintain all

maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs

.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private

Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in C ommand , is requested by AB OVE THE

BURGH, LLC. to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a

private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who

has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirement s, that the

PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs in a

manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and struct ures.

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil

Aircraft A irworthiness , because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not

require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As7 such, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that it will ensure that the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by

determining that the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents ( i.e., the

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a

condition for safe flight.

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. also seeks an exemption fr om the requirements of

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings , as the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire

1 UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude information

of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs w ill be provided to the PIC via

Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data

link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path.

This altitude information, combined with ABOVE THE BURGH , LLC.’s operation of the

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs within visual line of sight, at or below 500

feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. seeks an exemption from the

requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR FLIGHT IN

VFR CONDITIONS

. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that safety will not be

affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs during

daylight hours in visual mete orological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR),

with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 13.5 minutes to the

firs t point of intended landing, and assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at

least 4.5 minutes.8 In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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:

Todd Hassinger

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.

P.O. Box 598

Wexford, PA 15090

Tel: (412) 992

- 6871

Email : todd@abovetheburgh.com

The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks

Exemption

.

1. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The

Req uirements Of Section 61.113(a) a nd (b).

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command

,

subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:

(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command

(PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in

connection with any business or employment if:

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. ABOVE THE B URGH, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The

Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil Aircraft A irworthiness , subsection (a), states the

following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.9 3. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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 altitu de or flight

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.

4. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The

Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel Requirements For Flight in VFR C onditions

,

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.

5. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The

Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance R equired , subsection (a), states the following:

Each owner or operator of an aircraft

(a) Shal l 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 prescrib ed in part 43 of this chapter.10 6. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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 aircraft 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.

7. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Exemption From The

Requirements 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 months, 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 accordance

with part 21 of this chapter.

8. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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

records 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 record s must

include11 (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 containing 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 last 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 which the

aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety

directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or

safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or saf ety 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.12 B. The Extent Of Relief ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks And The Reason

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks And The Reason

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and

limitations: Pilot in command , is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a

private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical

certificate, and who has met certain flight

- hour and currency requirements, to conduct the

proposed UAS flight operations for compen sation or hire.

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b)

state that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in

connection with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that

business or employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for

compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully below, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that an

equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ UAS or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight

hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate either

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspir e 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the

operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and emergency

maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

Further more

, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that all flights of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs , conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of

this13 Petition: (1) will be incidental to ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. ’ s business; and (2) will not

car ry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Extent Of Relief ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks And The Reason

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness , is requested to t he

extent required to allow ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. to determine that the DJI Phantom

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by

ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the ABOVE

T HE BURGH, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance

with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will ensure

that the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs are in airworthy condition based

upon its compliance with the operating documen ts (i.e., the ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.

Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and

DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the

aircraft a re in condition for safe flight as stat ed in the conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks And The Reason

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight

operations of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs , which utilize 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 con trol station

(GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations be14 reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), ABOVE THE

BURGH, LLC. seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision + and DJI

Inspire 1 UAs 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 conditions and

limitations stated below. As more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will

be maintained since the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are 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.

4. Extent Of Relief ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks And The Reason

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Relief From Section 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 t he battery powered DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs 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 norm al cruising speed, to fly after that for

at least 4.5 minutes. ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. seeks the requested relief because

without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery

powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UA s will severely constrain the

practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that ABOVE THE BURGH,

LLC. proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.15 Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs , the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 operating

documents, and ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. ‘ s proposed operating limitations, ensure

that ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phan tom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs 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.

5. Extent Of Relief ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks And The Reason

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.

requests relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UAS s do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for

operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.

will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance

on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS operating

documents (i.e., the ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual, Mont hly

Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual).

Furthermore, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will document and maintain all maintenance

records for the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.

C. The Reasons Why Granting ABO V E THE BURGH, LLC.’s Request Would Be

In The Public Interest; How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.16 Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing ABOVE

THE BURGH, LLC. to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and

photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the

United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will

decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the

economy. Notably, the benefits of ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s proposed operation of

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be realized without implica ting

any privacy issues.

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

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs are battery powered and serve

as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally uti lized

to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform

aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI

Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned 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 arriving and departing aircraft wil l be reduced. The

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do 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 handled by a ir 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

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs.17 Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UASs, 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 fl ight operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs produce 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 approximately 20

- 30 gallons per hour of l e a d ed aviation fuel. The DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs , while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial

acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered

electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and 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 Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs (weighing

approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces and 6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, at their

maximum gross weights with lengths of 16 inches and 17.3 inches respectively, widths of

16 inches and 17.7 inches respect ively, and 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, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel

capacity of 180 gallons).18 3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire

1 UASs are also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar

aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UASs will allow U nited States based companies, like ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. , to

remain competitive and contribute to growth of 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 order to remain competitive. Operating the battery

powered DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is one such technology that not

only a llows 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 Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs , companies such

as ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. , 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,

thro ugh commercial use of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs

, will

provide a stable workforce that increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and

federal tax revenues; and allows companies to invest in research and development in order

t o 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, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 219 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be operated only in compliance with

operating documents (i.e., the ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Aerial Operat ions Manual,

Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ 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, includin g the

minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

D. 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 ABOVE THE BURGH , LLC. Seeks

Exemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs 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 aircraft and its operation, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s operation of

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs meet 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 UAS 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 following, in part:

(a) In General, n otwithstanding 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

operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of the plan

and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Ac t or the guidance required by

section 334 of this Act.20 (b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. In making the determination

under subsection (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 system or the public or pose a

threat to nation al 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 aircraft systems

identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Re quirements 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 requirements for the safe

operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to

FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the chara cteristics of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific

operating limitations.

The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UASs Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and 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.

Technical Specific ations Of The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire

1 UASs

.

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs

are set forth by the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and Data

Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A and B.21 i. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Autonomous

Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To Remain Within

A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs may be operated in both

manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and

navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs is provided at

pages 25

- 35 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and pages 12

- 16 and 45

- 50 of the DJI Inspire 1

User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit C and D.

ii. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Are 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, th e DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs

will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom

2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, the UAs

will assume that the Contr ol Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home position (i.e.,

failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

UAS are set forth at pages 27 through 29 and for the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 13 through 15

of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as Exhibit

C and D.

iii. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 GCS And Its

Operation.

A complete description of the o peration and specifications of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 GCS and flight control software is provided at pages 32 through

43 of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ User Manual and pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Inspire22 1 User Manual. DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are attached

hereto as Exhibits C and D.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs

Are Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command

With A Safety Observer.

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all

pilots during flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Be

Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. proposes to

commercially o perate DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs for the special

purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States,

pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following

aircraft described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less

than 55 pounds maximum gross weight: DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and 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 20 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 500 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 lense s , as specified on the PIC’s FAA issued airman

medical certificate.23 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 the

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 other 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 documents. The operator may update or revise its

operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions

and present u pdated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request.

The operator must also present updated and revised documents 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 operatin g 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 found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station 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 m ake 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.24 13. The opera tor must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component,

maintenance, overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

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 pers on returning the

UAS to service.

15. Each UASs 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 medical certificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the

operator’s qualification criteria and demonstr ates the ability to safely operate

the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the

exemption, 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 d edicated training sessions. During training,

proficiency, and experience

- building flights, all persons not essential for flight

operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in acc ordance with 14 C.F.R. §

91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R.

§ 19.2 All 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 by the operator’s COA.

The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available to

the Ad ministrator upon request.25 21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet

horizontally 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 pre

determined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered

in accordance with the operating documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or

emergencies in accordance wi th 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 Authorization (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 number, 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,

Subpa rt C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation

and control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agen cy 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 aviation

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 trainees or essential persons),

vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:26 a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect non participating

persons from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The

operator must ensure that nonparticipating persons remain under such

protection. If a situation arises where nonparticipating persons leave such

protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight operations must cease

immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the

owner/controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted

permission and the PIC has made a safety assessme nt 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 boundaries 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 61.113(a)

And (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that the equivalent level of safety

established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed

to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs unless that PIC has

demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is

able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner

consis tent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and

maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Considering ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s proposed area of operations, and the

operating limitations set forth

- above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical27 knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No.

11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

or DJI Inspi re 1 UAS, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that the additional manned

airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the

airmanship skills necessary for ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s specific proposed flight

operations.

The FAA h as previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) 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, 11 138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom

2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum

flight

- hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and

currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or

DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and

emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels,

vehicles and structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent

with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a

minimum of 5 hours of th ose hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of

UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the hour require ments,

the PIC must accomplish three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for

currency purposes).28 As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight

experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an

equivalent level of safety during ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s proposed operations. The

Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in

compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for

th e purpose of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have

accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of

total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS

pilot with a mu lti

- rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption No. 11062, the

PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS pilot

operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the

exemption. For clarification, the F AA considers these minimum hour requirements

to be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be

included in the 10 hours of multi

- rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in

the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In additi on to the hour requirements, the

PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for

currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight

- hour requirements

in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build profic iency in the

skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA

also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance

with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficien cy,

and experience

- building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption

to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and

experience

- building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate

distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will ensure safe operations by not

allowing any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that

PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight

- hour and currency requirements, that

the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a

manner consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and

maintaining appropriate di stances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.29 3. 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

beca use prior to every flight, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will ensure that the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ or DJI Inspire 1 UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon the UASs

compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations

herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 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, 111 10, 11112,

11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. 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 Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs

will 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 ABOVE THE B URGH, LLC.’s

operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs within visual line of sight,

at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to S ection 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

UASs 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. Exemption30 Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138,

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

5. 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

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight

operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, ABOVE

THE BURGH, LLC. will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UAs 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 Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the

locati on 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 Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs provide audible and visual warnings to the PIC at t he

GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at

approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining

battery power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom Vision+ and DJI Ins pire

1 UASs will descend and land automatically.

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 manned31 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 material 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).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The 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, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. submits that the

equivalent level of safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance 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 ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will use trained

technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UASs

using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e.,

the ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log,

and DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, ABOVE

THE BURGH, LLC. will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs

.

Since the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ a nd DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be inspected as

prescribed by the operating documents, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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 the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals are

attached hereto as Exhibit C and D; a copy of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1

UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit E.32 Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because ABOVE

THE BURGH, LLC. 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, th e 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 Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be performed by trained technicians.

Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the monthly 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 operating limitations of the

UAS are considered.

In consideration of ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s proposed operating

limitations, the operating documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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 spec ific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those

presented herein (e.g. Exemption No ’ s. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067,

11080, 11109, 11110, 11112,11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159,

11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.33 requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs , which contain such 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 §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 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 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 in accordance with any requirements that must be

established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administr ator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R.

§ 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs , 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 subchapter 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 thereto for the product.

The special conditions are issued in accordance wi th Part 11 of this chapter and

contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the

FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in

the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.34 T herefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA

may prescribe special conditions for ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s intended operation of

the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs , which contain such 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 Sections 61.113(a) & (b),

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. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules

From Which ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. Seeks Exemption:

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R

Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 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 ABOVE THE

BURGH, LLC. Seeks:

This exemption will permit ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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 Support

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. ‘ s 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, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.’s request for

exemption may be granted purs uant 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

s ecurity; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness

certification.35 As discussed in detail above, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. will operate the DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs safely in the NAS, wi thout creating a hazard to

users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. 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 Phantom 2 Vision+ and

DJI Inspire 1 UASs 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 interests of the public, by allowing ABOVE THE

BURGH, LLC. to safel y, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 2

Vision+ and DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially within the NAS. WHEREFORE

, in

accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization and

Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, ABOVE THE B URGH, LLC. respectfully

requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the

requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 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

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. to operate the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ and DJI Inspire

1 UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography

over certain areas of the United States. Dated: March 2, 201536 Respectfully submitted,

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC.

/s/ R.Todd Hassinger

Todd Hassinger

P.O. Box 598

Wexford, PA 15090

Tel: ( 412 ) 992

- 6971

Appendices :

A

– DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Specifications Data Sheet

B

– DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet

C

– DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer’s User Manual

D

– DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual

E

– Monthly Maintenance Log37 APPENDIX

– A

DJI PHANTOM 2 VISION+ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. 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 airspace.

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 via the linked monitor

(smart phone/tablet devices)

1.1 DJI Phantom 2 Vision+

1.1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1.1 Supported B attery

– DJI 5200mAH LiPo Battery

1.1.1.2 Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)

– 2lbs 11.810oz (1242g)

1.1.1.3 Hover Accuracy (Ready to Fly)

– Vertical: .8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

1.1.1.4 Max Yaw Angular Velocity

- 200 0 /s

1.1.1.5 Max Tilt Angel

- 35 0

1.1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 6m/s

1.1.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 2m/s

1.1.1.8 Max Flight Speed

– 15m/s (NOT RECOMMENDED)

1.1.2 Gimbal

1.1.2.1 Working Current

– Static: 750mA; Dynamic: 900mA

1.1.2.2 Control Accuracy

- ±0.03 0

1.1.2.3 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 90 0

- 0 0

1.1.2.4 Maximum Angular Speed

– Pitch: 90 0 /s

1.1.3 Camera

1.1.3.1 Operating Temperature Range

- 32 0 F

- 104 0 F (0 0 C

- 40 0 C)

1.1.3.2 Sensor Size

– 1/2.3”

1.1.3.3 Effective Pixels

– 14M

1.1.3.4 Resolution

– 4384x3288

4.1.3.5 HD Video Recording

– 1080p30 & 720p

4.1.3.6 Recording Field of View

- 110 0 /85 0

1.1.4 Transmitter

1.1.4.1 Operating Frequency

– 5.728GHz

– 5.85GHz

1.1.4.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– FCC Compliance: 800m

1.1.4.3 Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

- - 93dBm

1.1.4.4 Transmitter Power

– FCC Compliance: 100mW

1.1.4.5 Working Voltage

– 120mA@3.7V

1.1.5 Range Extender38 1.1.5.1 Operating Frequency

– 2412

- 2462MHz

1.1.5.2 Communication Distance (unobstructed)

– 500

- 700m

1.1.5.3 Transmitter Power

– 20dBm

1.1.5.4 Power Consumption

– 2W39 APPENDIX

– B

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ABOVE THE BURGH, LLC. only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. 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 airspace.

Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitud e

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 via the linked monitor

(smart phone/tablet devices)

2.2 DJI Inspire 1

2.2.1 Aircraft

2.2.1.1 Model

– T600

2.2.1.2 Weight (Battery Included)

– 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

2.2.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

– Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m

2.2.1.4 Max Angular Velocity

– Pitch: 300 0 /s; Yaw: 150 0 /s

2.2.1.5 Max Tilt Angle

- 35 0

2.2.1.6 Max Ascent Speed

– 5m/s

2.2.1.7 Max Descent Speed

– 4m/s

2.2.1.8 Max Speed

– 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind

– NOT

RECOMMENDED)

2.2.1.9 Max Flight Altitude

– 4500m

2.2.1.10 Max Wind Resistance

– 10m/s

2.2.1.11 Max Flight Time

– Approximately 18 minutes

2.2.1.12 Motor Model

– DJI 3510

2.2.1.13 Propeller Model

– DJI 1345

2.2.1.14 Operating Temperature Range

– 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C)

2.2.1.15 Dimensions

– 17 1⁄4 ” x 17 3⁄4 ” x 12”

2.2.2 Gimbal

2.2.2.1 Model

– ZENMUSE X3

2.2.2.2 Output Power (with camera)

– Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W

2.2.2.3 Operating Current

– Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA

2.2.2.4 Angular Vibration Range

- ±0.03 0

2.2.2.5 Mounting

– Detachable

2.2.2.6 Controllable Range

– Pitch:

- 90 0 to +30 0 ; Pan: ±320 0

2.2.2.7 Mechanical Range

– Pitch:

- 125 0 to 45 0 ; Pan: ±330 0

2.2.2.8 Max Controllable Speed

– Pitch: 120 0 /s; Pan: 180 0 /s

2.2.3 Camera

2.2.3.1 Name

– X3

2.2.3.2 Model

– FC350 2.2.3.3

Total Pixels

– 12.76M40 2.2.3.4 Effective Pixels

– 12.4M

2.2.3.5 Image Max Size

– 4000x3000

2.2.3.6 ISO Range

– 100

- 3200

2.2.3.7 Field of View

- 94 0

2.2.3.8 CMOS

– Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

2.2.3.9 HD Video Recording

– UHD(4K): 4096x2160p24/25,

3840x2160p24/25/30; FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60;

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

2.2.3.10 Operating Temperature Range

- 32 0 F

- 104 0 F (0 0 C

- 40 0 C)

2.2.4 Transmitter

2.2.4.1 Name

– C1

2.2.4.2 Operating Frequency

– 5.728

- 5.850GHz; 2.400

- 2.483GHz

2.2.4.3 Communicating Distance (unobstructed)

– 2000m

2.2.4.4 Output Power

– 9W

2.2.4.5 Operating Temperature Range

- 14 0 F to 104 0 F (

- 10 0 C to 40 0 C)

2.2.4.6 Battery

– 600mAh LiPo 2S41 APPENDIX

– C

DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Manufacturer’s User Manual42 APPENDIX

– D

DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual43 APPENDIX

– E

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE LOG

month: year:

UAS #: Date Issue

Discovered Date Issue

Addressed Issue Description of Maintenance Conducted Maintenance Performed By:

( Print & Sign )

Software Updates

Airframe

Engines

Propellers

Camera Gimbal

Lan ding Gear

Vibration Dampening

Other: