Jonathan B. Hill

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

Re: Summary Processing: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations

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, K aze Aerial Productions, Inc. (“ Kaze Aerial ”)

, operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUASs”) equipped to conduct aerial photography for commercial flights for aerial photography and filming , both on closed sets and in other environments (hereinaft er “the Purpose”), hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow commercial operation of its sUASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be estab lished by the FAA in an exemption granted under either Section 333 or Section 49 U.S.C. §44701(f) . As set forth, Kaze Aerial asks that this application be processed under the FAA’s Summary Approval

Process. To that end, Kaze Aerial will accept the co nditi ons set forth in Exemption No . 11062 and 11360 ( the “Closed Set Exemptions ” ) for closed set operations and the conditions set forth in Exemption No. 11447 (the “General Aerial Photography Exemption”) and for both aerial data

collection and closed set filmi ng, Exemption 11473.

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As this Exemption request is identical to the Closed Set Exemptions and the General Aerial Photography Exemption already granted, this Exemption should qualify for summary processing as the FAA has already given public notice of and granted similar exemptions

. The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in this petition. In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352),11109 to Clayco, I nc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned aircraft (UA) with the specificat ions described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this ex emption is in the public interest.” As with the approval of the Closed Set Exemptions and the General Aerial Photography Exemptions , approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrato r’s) responsibilities to “...establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” Section 333(c) of the Reform Act.May 26, 2015 Page Two

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Dr. John G. Duesler, Jr.

Kaze Aerial Productions, Inc.

74 Radburn Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Regulations from which the exemption is requested:

14 C.F.R. 61. 23 (a) and (c) 14 C.F.R. 61.101 (e) (4) and (5) 14.C.F.R. 61.113 (a) 14 C.F.R. 61.315 (a) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a)

14 C.F.R. 91.119 (c)

14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a) (1) 14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a) 14 C.F.R. 407 (a) (1) 14 C.F.R. 409 (a) (1) and (2) 14 C.F.R. 417 (a) & (b)

This exemption application is expressly submitted to fulfill Congress’ goal in passing Section 333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. This law directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system (NAS) before completion of the rulemaking required under Section 332 of the

Re form Act. In making this determination, the Secretary is required to determine which types of UASs do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public or pose a threat to national security in light of the following:

• The UASs size, weight, speed, and operational capability;

• Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas; and

• Operation of the UAS within visual line of sight of the operator.

Reform Act § 333 (a). Lastly, if the Secretary determines that such vehicles “may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft in the national airspace system.” Id. § 333(c) (emphasis added) 1

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The Federal Aviation Act, in addition to the authority granted by Section 333 of Reform Act, expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions. This statutory authority by its

1 Applicant interprets this provision to place the duty on the Administrator to not only process applications for exemptions under section 333, but for the Administrator to craft conditions for the safe operation of the UAS , if it should be determined that the conditions set forth herein do not fulfill the statutory requirements for approval.May 26, 2015 Page Three

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- 7899 WWW.COOLEY.COM terms includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is defined un der § 40101 of the Act, that includes sUASs, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a current airworthiness

certificate.

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this section or any sections 44702

- 44716 of the Transportation Act if the Administrator finds the exemption in the public interest. 49 U.S.C. §44701(f). See

also 49 U.S.C. § 44711(a); 49 U.S.C. § 44704; 14 C.F.R. § 91.203 (a) (1).

Kaze Aerial is an es tablished provider of video services. Kaze Aerial UASs are rotorcraft ( four to eight rotors), weighting 55 or fewer lbs. including payload. They operate, under normal

conditions

, at a speed of no more than 87 knots

. Kaze Aerial aircraft have the capabili ty to hover, and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. They will operate at altitudes of no more than 400 feet, as further explained, and only in line of sight. They will operate only within the areas as described in the Flight Operati ons Manual (“FOM”) and Aircraft Flight Manual s (“AFM s ”) attached as Exhibits 1 through 3 and for closed set operations they also will operate in accordance with the Movie Production and Television Operations Manual (MPTOM) attached as Exhibit 4 (hereinafte r “the Manuals”) 2 . Operations in compliance with

these manuals will ensure that the sUAS will “not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public” 3 and that the aircraft will operate in compliance with the

conditions set forth in t his application.

This request covers operations using two models of sUAS, as follows:

1. DJI Phantom 2 sUAS

2. Freefly Cinestar 8

Aircraft Flight Manuals are being submitted for each of the proposed sUAS models.

Given the small size of the sUASs involved an d the restricted environment within which they will operate, the applicant falls squarely within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UASs to commen ce immediately. Also due to the size of the UASs, the restricted areas in which the relevant sUASs will operate and the fact that aircraft will be flown by pilots holding at least a FAA pilot license, approval of the application presents no national secur ity issue. Given the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended; the strong equivalent level of safety surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, includin g enhanced safety, reduction in environmental impacts, including reduced emissions associated with allowing battery powered

2 Applicant submits the FOM and AFM for each aircraft applied for hereunder and its MPTOM, marked “CONFIDENTIAL”, as they contain propriety busines s information that is not released to the public and is protected under the Freedom of Information Act 5 U.S.C. § 553

etc.

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- 7899 WWW.COOLEY.COM UASs for these functions instead of turbine or gas power aircraft/rotorcraft and operations with pilots having at least a private pi lot license, the grant of the requested exemptions is in the public interest. Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the requested exemption without delay.

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

The Applicant states that operating in compliance with the conditions set forth in Exemptions 11062, 11360 and 11447 will provide an equivalent level of safety to operations conducted with the listed aircraft without the grant of the requested exemption.

The FAA has granted exemptions to the following regulations in the listed exemptions; 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.23 (a) and (c ), 61.101(e ) (4) and (5), 61.113 (a), 61.315 (a), 91.7 (a), 91.119 (c), 91.121, 91.151 (a) (1), 91.405(a), 91.405 (a)(1), 91.409 (a) (1) and (2) and 91.417(a) and (b) to allow closed set filming and aerial data collection ( See , FAA Exemptions 11360

- ; 11473)

14 C.F.R. Part 61 : Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command

Sections 61.113 (a) & (b) limit private pilots to non

- commercial operation s

. Because the UAS will not carry a pilot or passengers, the proposed operations can achieve the equivalent level of safety of current operations by requiring the PIC operating the aircraft to hold a certificate issued by the FAA authorizing operation of any aircraft (ATP, Commercial, Private, Recreational or Sport). Unlike a conventional aircraft that carries the pilot and passengers, the sUAS is remotely controlled with no living thing on board. The area of operation is controlled
and restricted, and al l flights are planned and coordinated in advance as set forth in the Manual. The level of safety provided by the requirements included in the Manual exceeds that provided by a single individual holding a commercial pilot’s certificate operating a conventi onal aircraft. The risks associated with the operation of the sUAS are so diminished from the level of risk associated with commercial operations contemplated by Part 61 when drafted, that allowing operations of the sUAS as requested with a ny certificate issued by the FAA as the PIC exceeds the present level of safety achieved by 14 C.F.R. Part 61 . The FAA has granted exemptions for private pilots to conduct similar operations in Exemptions 11062, 11213, 11360 and 11447.

14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes

Section 91.119 establishes safe altitudes for operation of civil aircraft. Section 91.119 (d) allows helicopters to be operated at less than the minimums prescribed, provided the person operating the helicopter complies with any route or alti tudes prescribed for helicopters by the FAA. As this exemption is for a sUAS that are helicopter s and the exemption requests authority to operate at altitudes up to 400 AGL an exemption may be needed to allow such operations. As set forth herein, except for the limited conditions stated in the Manual, the UAS will never operate at higher than 400 AGL.

The equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, speed of the UAS as well as the location where it is operated. No flight will be taken without the permission of theMay 26, 2015 Page Five

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set forth in the Man ual. Compared to flight operations with aircraft or rotorcraft weighting far more than the maximum 55lbs. proposed herein and the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these operations is far less than those presently presented with conventiona l aircraft operating at or below 500 AGL in the aerial photography industry. In addition, the low

altitude operations of the sUAS will ensure separation between these small

- UAS operations and the operations of conventional aircraft that must comply with Section 91.119. The FAA has granted exemptions to conduct similar operations in Exemptions 11062, 11213, 11360 and

11447

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14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings

This regulation requires each person operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude b y reference to an altimeter that is set “...to the elevation of the departure airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.” As each sUAS model in at least one operating mode will not have a barometric altimeter, but instead a GPS altitude read out, an exemption will be needed. An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by the operator, pursuant to the Manual and Safety Check list, confirming the altitude of the launch site shown on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. Th e FAA has granted exemptions to conduct similar operations in Exemptions 11062, 11213, 11360 and 11447

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14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

Section 91.151 (a) prohibits an individual from beginning “a flight in an airpl ane 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

– (1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or ( 2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45

minutes.”

The battery powering the sUAS provides approximately 40 minutes of powered flight. To meet the 30 minute reserve requirement in 14 C.F.R. § 91.151, sUAS flights would be limited to approximately 10 minutes in length . Given the limitations on the UAS’s proposed flight area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a longer time frame for flight in daylight or night VFR conditions is reasonable.

Applicant believes that an exemption from 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(a) falls within the scope of prior exemptions. See Exemption 10673 (allowing Lockheed Martin Corporation to operate without compliance with FAR 91.151 (a)). Operating the small UAS, in a tightl y controlled area where only people and property owners or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed, with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel, does not engender the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate giv en the size and speed of the small UAS.

Applicant believes that an equivalent level of safety can be achieved by limiting flights to

5 minutes of reserve time on the batteries. This restriction would be more than adequate to return the sUAS to its planne d landing zone from anywhere in its limited operating area

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14 C.F.R. Part 91 : Maintenance Inspections

These regulations require that an aircraft operator or owner “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 discrepa ncies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter...,” and others shall inspect or maintain the aircraft in compliance with Part 43.

Given that these section and Part 43 apply only to aircraft with an airworthiness
certificate, these sections will n ot apply to the applicant. Maintenance will be accomplished by the operator pursuant to the flight manual and operating handbook as referenced in the FO M

attached as confidential See Exhibit 1 . An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because

these small UASs are very limited in size and will carry a small payload and operate only in areas for limited periods of time. If mechanical issues arise the UAS can land immediately and will be operating from no higher than 400 feet AGL. As provided in the FOM the operator will ensure that the UAS is in working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log of any maintenance performed. Moreover, the operator is the person most

familiar with the aircraft and best suited to ma intain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide the equivalent level of safety. The FAA has granted exemptions for similar operations in Exemptions 11062, 11213, 11360 and 11447

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Pursuant to 14 C.F.R. Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Applicant seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 C.F.R. §§61.23 (a) and (c ), 61.101(e ) (4) and (5), 61.113 (a), 61.315 (a), 91.7 (a),

91.119 (c), 91.121, 91.151 (a) (1), 91.405(a), 91.405 (a)(1), 91.409 (a) (1) and (2) and 91.417(a) and (b) to operate commercially a small unmanned vehicle (55 lbs. or less) in motion picture and television operations and aerial data collection

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Approval of ex emptions allowing commercial operations of sUASs for filming for motion picture and television work , both for closed set and in other environments, and aerial data

collection will enhance safety by reducing risk. Conventional operations, using jet or pist on power aircraft, operate at extremely low altitudes just feet from the subject being filmed and in extreme proximity to people and structures; and present the risks associated with vehicles that weigh in the neighborhood of 6,000 lbs., carrying large amo unts of jet A or other fuel (140 gallons for jet helicopters). Such aircraft must fly to and from the project location. In contrast, a sUAS weighing fewer than 55 lbs. and powered by batteries eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass and lack of combustible fuel carried on board. The sUAS is carried toMay 26, 2015 Page Seven

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- 7899 WWW.COOLEY.COM the target area and not flown. The sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the risks associated with manned aircraft flights.

The operation of small UASs, weighting less than 55 lbs., conducted in the strict conditions outlined above, will provide an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemptions requested herein. These lightweight aircraft operate at slow spe eds, close to the ground, and in areas that are under the control of the customer for the inspections and, as a result, are far safer than conventional operations conducted with turbine helicopters operating in close proximity to the ground and people or t he use of people to climb the structures to conduct the inspection.

Satisfaction of the criteria provided in Section 333 of the Reform Act of 2012

-- size, weight, speed, operating capabilities, proximity to airports and populated areas and operation

with in visual line of sight and national security

– provide more than adequate justification for the grant of the requested exemptions allowing commercial operation of applicant’s UAS for the Purposes outlined herein and are consistent with exemptions already granted, including Exemptions 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067

, 110 62. 11360, 11447 and 11473

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Sincerely,

Jonathan B. Hill Cooley, LLP

Counsel for Kaze Aerial Productions, Inc.

John McGraw John McGraw Aerospace Consulting, LLC Agent fo r Kaze Aerial Productions, Inc.

cc: James Williams Robert Pappas

Jake Troutman

Dean Griffith Thuy H. Cooper

# Exhibit 1
(Confidential)

# Exhibit 2
(Confidential)

# Exhibit 3
(Confidential)

# Exhibit 4
(Confidential)