@ US. Deparment Unmanned Areraft Sy Inmanned Aircraft Systems Cf Transportation Integration Offce 450. LEnfant Plaza Pecan Washington, DC 20024 MAY 05 2017 VIA EMAIL Mr. Jason Koebler MuckRock News Dept MR 5592 P.O. Box 55819 Boston, MA 202205-5819 Dear Mr. Koebler: Re: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request 2015-005150 This letter responds to your March 18, 2015 request for a copy of all letters and emails sent by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety inspectors to suspected commercial operators of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) between October 1, 2014 and March 18, 2015. ‘A records search was conducted in the FAA’s UAS Integration office. We found five records that are responsive to your request. After reviewing the information, we have determined to partially release these documents to you. ‘Some names and email information have been redacted and are being withheld from disclosure under Exemption 6 of the FOIA. Exemption 6 of the FOIA protects information that pertains to an individual “the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.” 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(6). When applying Exemption 6, the FAA weighs the privacy interest of an individual against any public interest in the records, Based on your fee category of “Media”, no fees were assessed with your request. ‘The undersigned is responsible for this partial denial. You may request reconsideration of this determination by writing the Assistant Administrator for Finance and Management (AFN-140), Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue., SW, Washington, DC 20591 or through electronic mail at: FOIA-Appeals@faa.gov. Your request for reconsideration must bemade in writing within 45 days from the date that the initial determination was made, and must include all information and arguments relied upon. Your appeal must also state that it is an “appeal” from the above-described denial of a request made under the FOIA and include your assigned FOIA control number. The envelope containing the appeal should be marked “FOIA.” Sincerely, iam EY EK Deputy Director Enclosurevey, Shari L (F From: Corbett, Danielle (FAA) Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 11:23 AM To: Subject: UAS information ‘Thank you for contacting me. Current'y, commercial operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS or “drones") are not Permitted in the United States unless you obtain an Exemption to Secton 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act ‘0f2012, Essentially, that exemption would enable you to operate a UAS, given certain special operational provisions whil being “exempted’ from the standard zirworthiness requirements in place for US civil aircraft. The programs exalained here: http://www faa gov/uasiegislative programs/section 333/ ‘On that page you'll find a few important links. First, as you scroll down, you'll see “view the exemption requests a regulations.gov.”If you click on that link youll find the. requests that are already in the queue. Next, you'll see a list of the exemptions that have already been granted. These include motion picture companies, among ‘thers. This information will be helpful should you decide to apply for an exemption. You can see what has been granted ‘and model your application based on those provisions and criteria. Finally, you'llsee the link to “details for fling @ petition for exemption.” This link will walk you through the process. Please feel free to call me to discuss this matter in greater detail Thank you. Danielle Corbett Aviation Safety Inspector - Operations. ‘South Florida FSDO -19 (954) 641-6160L(FAA) From: Corbet, Danielle (FAA) Sent: Friday, January 23, 2015 1:41 PM To: Subject: UAS Rules and Exemptions a. Thank you for returning my phone call. Please familiarize yourself with the information available at www faa aov/uas. ‘There you can find links to the current rules, guidance and news. = Here's a video highlighting the safe and legal operation of UAS (unmanned aircraft systems): - Here's a link explaining Section 333 and the current exemptions: htto:wwew.faa.gov/uas/ledisiative_proaramsisection 333/ On that same page you can find the following: © Douglas Trudeau — Tierra Antigua Realty: they are the first real estate company to be granted an exemption: http://www. wi i ms mn u_Douglas-11138. View the exemption requests at regulations.gov: ulations .govi#!searchResults:rpp=25 po=0;s=%2522s n%252B3: Fs p=true;ns=true ¢ Details for filing a petition for exemption: hp www. faa coviuasiieaslative programs/section 333/Mow to fle a petion’ There's a ot of information out there. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. In the meantime, | will mail you the UAS informational letter that further details the laws and regulations about UAS. ‘Thank you, Danielle Corbett Aviation Safety inspecter - Operations ‘South Florida FSDO -18 (954) 641-6160vey, Shari L (Fi From: Corbett, Danielle (FAA) Sent: Monday, March 09, 2015 1:53 PM. To: Subject: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Information Attachments: (GEE 0s notico-ttordocx ‘Thank you for returning my phone call, Per our conversation, in order to operate @ UAS (drone) legally for commercial Purposes, you'll want to file for an Exemption to Section 333. Below are a few links that wil help you get through the process, ~ Here's the main FAA link for UAS information and news: http:/www faa aovluas Here's information specifically about Section 333: http'/www.faa aov/uasilegisiative proaramsisection 333/ ‘© Click on the the link: “authorizations granted via Section 333 exemption” ‘= View the documents for other Aerial Photography operations, Here you can see what they applied for and what they were granted. Model your application using this information. ‘© Click on the link: “instructions for fling an exemption request” ‘= This will walk you through the process Good luck and be safe. Let me know if you need any help. Please see the attached information letter as well. Danielle Corbett Aviation Safety inspector - Operations ‘South Florida FSDO -19 (954) 641-6117Harvey, Shari L (FAA) From: Corbett, Danielle (FAA) Sent: Friday, November 07, 2014 3:23 PM To: Subject: UAS Exemption Info = ‘Thank you for returning my phone call. Below is some information regarding UAS operations: Here you'll find information on how to fil »xemption to Section 333 of PL 112-05 - shrew. wh ist ramsisection 333/how to file a petition Here's a section of the FAA website where you'll find current news and information regarding UAS - ttpudwww. faa,covluas! Here's a link to FSIMS, the FAA's information system - hitp:/fsims faa.aov There you'll find a link to the 8900.1 which includes the guidance we use at Flight Standards. Volume 16 covers UAS. Pizase feel free to contact me at any timo. Danialle Corbett Aviation Safety Inspector - Operations South Florida FSDO -19 (854) 641-6160Harvey, Sharl L (FAA) From: Corbett, Danielle (FAA) Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 1:09 PM To: Subject: UAS Info Attachments: section333_public_guidance pdf oo Per our conversation today, please review the attached document for information on how to file for an exemption (for UAS) to PL 112-85 Section 333. See also the information at: ‘The following links will help you keep up-to-date on the current FAA guidance and regulation regarding UAS operations: ‘hitpAwaw faa covluas! htip:/fsims faa.gov FSIMS is the FAA's information system. There you'll find a link to the 8900.1 which includes the ‘guidance we use at Flight Standards. Volume 16 covers UAS. Please contact me anytime with questions or concerns. Otherwise, | look forward to meeting with you and your team next, week. Please confirm. Danielle Corbett Aviation Safety Inspector - Operations. ‘South Florida FSDO -18 (954) 641-6160