## Federal Aviation Administration Exemption
Petition for Exemption under Section333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

Submitted by: Kevin W. Glenn 2913 Palace Place Murfreesboro, TN 37129

## Contact Information

Kevin W. Glenn 2913 Palace Place Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Cell #: 615

-427
- 2609 Email: kglen08@comcast.net
Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the "Reform Act") and the procedures c ontained in 14 C.F .R. 11, to request that Kevin W. Glenn, owner and operator of a small UAS, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) listed below. The exemption is needed in order to operate a small lightweight unmanned aircraft system ( UAS) commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These operations will be conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.§11.81.Stipul ating that these small drones are Ultralight aircraft, many of the rules and regulations necessary to keep a separation from other manned aircraft are already in effect. 1. No person may operate an ultralight vehicle except between the hours of sunrise and sunset. 2. Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this section, ultralight vehicles may be operated during the twilight periods 30 minutes before official sunrise and 30 minutes after official sunset or, in Alaska, during the period of civil twilight as define d in the Air Almanac, if: a. The vehicle is equipped with an operating anti

- collision light visible for at least 3 statute miles; and b. All operations are conducted in uncontrolled airspace. 3. Each person operating an ultralight vehicle shall maintain v igilance so as to see and avoid aircraft and shall yield the right of

- way to all aircraft. 4. No person may operate an ultralight vehicle in a manner that creates a collision hazard with respect to any aircraft 5. No person may operate an ultralight vehic le over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air assembly of persons. 6. UAS can only be operated in Class G airspace a. No person may operate an ultralight vehicle within Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace or wi thin the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport unless that person has prior authorization from the ATC facility having jurisdiction over that airspace 7. Any person operating an ultralight vehicle under this part shall, upon request, allow the Administrator, or his designee, to inspect the vehicle to determine the applicability of this part. 8. No person may operate an ultralight vehicle in prohibited or restricted areas unless that person has permission from the using or controlling agency, as appropriate. 9. No person may operate an ultralight vehicle in areas designated in a Notice to Airmen under §91.137, §91.138, §91.141, §91.143 or §91.145 of this chapter, unless authorized by: a. Air Traffic Control (ATC); or b. A Flight Standards Certificate of Waiver or Authorization issued for the demonstration or event. 10. The pilot or operator of an ultralight vehicle must, upon request of the Administrator, furnish satisfactory evidence that the vehicle is subje ct only to the provisions of this part. 11. No person may operate any ultralight vehicle in a manner that creates a hazard to other persons or property. 12. No person may allow an object to be dropped from an ultralight vehicle if such action creates a hazard to other persons or property. 13. No person may conduct operations that require a deviation from this part except under a written waiver issued by t he Administrator. This section mandates that several aspect of Section 107 be waived ensuring proper registration of UAS being used in a commercial enterprise and that the PIC is properly experienced. Stipulating these small UAS as ultralight aircraft an Airman certification is not required. By stipulating that the knowledge test portion of the air certification is enforced, all operators will be required to understand the requirement to keep UAS away from manned aircraft and the rules in which they will operateensuring public safety

## Mission Statement

“To serve our clients with high quality aerial Photography and Videography by

operating a UAS in a safe and professional manner”



## Intended UAS Use To produce aerial photos and/or video of real estate for the purpose of marketing or inspection of the real estate.

## Equipment to Be Used DJI FC40

**Operating Temperature**

- 10°C ~ 50°C **Power Consumption** 3.12W **Tak e** **- off Weight**  <1200g **Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)** Vertical: 0.8m Horizontal: 2.5m
**Max Yaw Angular Velocity**  200°/s **Max Ascent / Descent Speed** 6m/s **Max Flight Velocity** 10m/s **Diagonal distance (motor center to motor center)** 350mm **Phantom Prop Guard** Weight(Single):18.7g Size(Single): Angle(155.0°) Radius(112.32mm) Whole Size with Four Prop Guards: 575.5mm

## Aircraft Maintenance
To ensure safe operation of the UAS a preflight inspection will be performed and strictly followed to look for any damage or deterioration of any parts on the UAS. *A Safety checklist has been created to use before any flight is proceeded with.

## Safety Concerns

Section 333 of PL 112

- 95 directs the FAA to evaluate, at a minimum the UAS’s size, weight, speed, operational capability, proximity to airports, proximity to unpopulated areas, and operation within visua l line of sight (VLOS). I will use airframes which are already in operation in the NAS, a standard exists for permissible operation as the FAA has previously granted exemption to other operators and has not ruled against their operati on by hobbyists. I will operate within VLOS at all times. Because of the relatively light weight of my aircraft and the precautions I will take to exclude nonparticipating and non

- consenting persons, my operations will not pose a threat to national security, persons on the ground, or other aircraft operating in the NAS. I will operate the UAS well within the parameters of the devices’ operational envelope, terminating the operation with a conservative power reserve or in the event of an abnormality. Becaus e of the UAS’s nimble flight characteristics, it has the ability to provide a level of safety greater than that which could be accomplished using a manned aircraft in the same operation. I will operate within VLOS, be low 400 feet AGL, greater than 3 nautic al miles from any airport, and will only operate over property where they have received express permission from the owner or governing agency. To capture high resolution images and video , operational conditions will be closely monitored because aerial pho tos and inspections need to be performed in the best light. 1. Sunny Weather is Highly Preferred 2. Little to No Cloud Cover 3. Zero to Low Wind Speeds 4. High Visibility Conditions No Night

-Time Operations are s cheduled These standards I mention in my petition will ensure safety of the flight crew, bystanders, and protection of property.

## Privacy Concerns During flight operations, privacy concerns are of the highest priority. I will have a Seller/Property Owner signed letter authorizing the UAS's use for marketing purposes. (Form 1A
- 2015 ). Neighboring parcels or properties: During each flight operation, the UAS pilot will be extremely mindful of neighboring parcels to not film, record, or take pictures of people and property without their written and signed consent. Homes and properties with acreage have a higher degree of uncertainty when trying to determine lot lines, boundaries, proximity to neighboring properties than a suburban home. Also, people looking to purchase a home with acreage, or a large r lot, have a higher degree of interest on knowing were the approximate lot lines are from an aerial perspective. That is why homes and property with acreage makes more sense to film with a UAS. Homes with View & Waterfront People looking to purchase and /or sell a home, or a property, with a view, or on waterfront, want to see the home or property from an aerial perspective and to be showcased in this format. This is part of property owner profile. In addition, even though neighboring parcels might be sho wn in the picture and video, the neighboring properties will only be included if it is necessary to the subject property's marketing materials.

## Pilot Qualifications Current Pilot
— Kevin W. Glenn Has been training with the current DJI FC40 Aircraft for 6 months. I have been flying drones as a hobby for the last 2 years and have accumulated several hundred hours of flight time. Training will consist of the following: _ Watch Online Training Videos _ Watch Online Training Videos for Specific Type of Fil ming Needs _ New Pilots will Shadow and Act as Current Pilots Spotter for 3 Months Prior to First Flight Operations. _ Attend Upcoming, and Local UAS Courses _ Every Pilot Will Follow the Flight Plans and Schedules Set Forth in the Document. To make su re pilot(s) stay current with rules, laws, safety techniques, filming practices, pilot(s) are required to take at least 1 continui ng course offered through a 3rd p arty every year and provide Kevin W. Glenn with proof of course attended.**Pre -**  **Flight Checkl ist**  Flight Operation Location: Pilot: Date: _Conduct Walk

- a round of Flight Area. _Identify Potential Hazards with Spotter. _Locate Safe Launch & Landing Area. _Set Spotter (Spotter May Change Location due to Filming Angle) _Secure all Pets _Request all Non

- Essential Personnel to Remain Behind Pilot _Unpack All Equipment from Transportation Case _Power Up Remote (Check if fully charged) _Power Up GoPro ( Check if Fully Charged ) _Initiate Video Recording _Power up UAS Launch UAS _Conduct Flight Operations _Land UAS in Designated Landing Area _Power down UAS _Turn Off Video Recording _Power down GoPro Power down Remote _Put All Equipment Back in Transportation Case _Schedule Basic Visual Maintenance after FlightKevin W. Glenn 2913 Palace Place Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Cell
— 615
- 427
- 2609 RE: Authorization to Record Video & Photograph Property
I, , legal seller and/or representative, authorize and give permission to Kevin W. G lenn to record video and photograph the property commonly known as:

_____________________________________________________________ The recorded video and photography is to be used in a manner consistent with current real estate marketing strategies and advertising techniques. Sincerely,
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Form 1A
- 2015