Petition for Exemption

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Danny Haws

616 Hacienda Drive

Camarillo, CA 93012

805-444-4625

hawsstudios@gmail.com

I, Danny Haws, would like to respectfully request for an exemption from part 21, §§ 45.23(b), 

61.113(a) and (b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and 

(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal 

Regulations (14 CFR). The proposed exemption, if granted, would allow operation of unmanned 

aircraft systems (UAS) for aerial photography and videography.

If approved, I would like to use UAS for business; focused on servicing real estate properties for 

sale by providing professional aerial photography and videography of their property. 

The current UAS that will be used in the field is called the Solo, manufactured by 3DR. I am 

familiar with all the specifications, features and capabilities for this UAS. A UAS log journal

will be strictly maintained for each flight and records will be reconciled and filed. Following the 

owner’s manual instructions, the UAS will be regularly serviced as required.

I have been actively involved and building positive relationships with a local UAS organization,

the local California State University; as well as online public forms. Part of the business plan is 

to be actively involved with my community by attending and participating in educational

organized events related to UAS. I truly believe this will help the community better understand

UAS and how they can be safety implemented into the world.

These exemptions being requested would not adversely affect safety because of the proactive 

safety precautions established by the UAS owner’s manual, FAA, and other guidelines and tools 

that can be used in the field to avoid unnecessary harm to the public. I also have no intent to fly 

over 200 feet.

If approved, I grant permission to publish this request as a summary for your public web site.

Although my research has shown the increase of UAS in private and public business and 

education sector, I do not plan on providing services outside the United States. If that 

opportunity should arise, I will follow the current policies and procedures to make an official 

request.

Respectfully,

Danny Haws
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Additional Information on Solo:

Specs:

Cameras: Compatible with GoPro® HERO3, 3+ and 4; optimized for HERO3+ and 4

Streaming video quality: 720p

Flight time: 25 minutes; 20 minutes with payload*

Range: .5 miles** (.8 km)

Max speed: 55 mph (89 km/h)

Max ascent speed: 10 m/s in stabilize mode; “fly” mode spec forthcoming

Max descent speed: ditto

Max payload: 420 g

Max altitude: 400 ft per FAA regulation, user adjustable (122 m)

Motors: 880 kV

Propellers: 10′′ diameter 4.5′′ pitch self-tightening (24 cm diameter 144 cm pitch)

Autopilot: Pixhawk 2

Software: APM:Copter

Communication: 3DR Link secure WiFi network

Frequency: 2.4 GHz

Weight: 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) / 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) with GoPro® and Solo Gimbal

Dimensions: 10 in. tall (25 cm), 18 in. (46 cm) motor-to-motor

Flight battery: Lithium polymer 5200 mAh 14.8 Vdc

Battery charge time: ~1.5 hours

(http://3drobotics.com/solo-drone/)
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Controller battery: 2600 mAh 7.2 Vdc rechargeable lithium ion

App requirements: iOS 8.0 or later / Android 4.3 or later

*Flight time varies with payload, wind conditions, elevation, temperature, humidity, flying style and pilot skill. Listed flight time 

applies to elevations less than 2,000 ft above sea level.

**Depending on environmental conditions.

Solo Smart Battery:

Rechargeable lithium polymer (Li-Po)

5200 mAh

14.8 Vdc

Weight: 1 lb. (.5 kg)

Solo Gimbal:

Three-axis stabilization

Compatible with 3DR Solo and GoPro HERO3+ and HERO4

HDMI video output

Wireless software upgrade through Solo

Controllable range: 0° to -90° pitch

(Reference: http://3drobotics.com/solo-gopro-drone-specs/)