June 25, 2015

Django Greenblatt-Seay

5521 N 52nd St. 

Omaha, NE 68104

Dear Mr. Greenblatt-Seay:

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from 

of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we can not process your 

request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Can Not Process Your Request

We entered your June 22, 2015, exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA-2015-

2417), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does

not comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request 

any further, you must send us all of the following:

 The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the 

relief you seek, and the reason you seek relief.

 The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would 

benefit the public as a whole.

 The reasons why 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 you 

seek an exemption.

 Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request.

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described 

earlier to reach us within 30 days. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your 

petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the exemption.
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If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you 

further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-9677.

Sincerely,

/s/

Brenda Robeson

Program Analyst, Airmen and 

 Airspace Rules Division

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Django Greenblatt­Seay

5521 N 52nd St

Omaha, NE 68104

402­201­8437

djangogs@gmail.com

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act

of 2012 (the Reform Act) and the procedures contained in 14

C.F.R. 11, to request that I, an owner and operator of small

unmanned aircraft, be exempted under Section 333, so I may

operate my small unmanned aircraft commercially in airspace

regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

I am requesting this exemption because ­ (1) existing regulations

will severely hinder and burden me ­ (2) I can provide and

execute a level of competence and safety that is, at the very

least, equal to (or greater than in many cases) to those provided

by existing guidelines, and (3) the request is in the public interest

and local benefit.

I am a career corporate communicator and independent/freelance

videographer. I have a day job at Union Pacific Railroad as the

companys Communication Manager of Video, where I facilitate a

process that makes sure company videos follow safety rules and

regulations. In my free time, I have made more than 130 music

videos along with dozens of other video projects. Many of these

projects are commercial projects.

I have been a sUAS hobbyist for about two years, with more

than 100 consecutive, safe flights with my DJI Inspire 1 in the

last year alone, with more than 100 hours of flight time. I conduct

an extensive pre­flight check before every flight. I conduct a

safety briefing prior to every flight, indicating the flight plan and

making sure everyone is aware of potential hazards in our

surroundings. The safety briefing is also an opportunity to

designate a person to call 911 in the event of an emergency, and

Comment Now!

ID: FAA­2015­2417­0001

Document Information

Date Posted:

Jun 22, 2015

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Submitter Information

Submitter Name:

Django Greenblatt­Seay

Mailing Address:

5521 N 52nd St

City:

Omaha

Country:

United States

State or Province:

NE

ZIP/Postal Code:

68104

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do determine whether anyone on site is CPR certified.

Each flight is flown line of sight with a pilot (myself), and a

spotter. Most flights include a dedicated camera operator as

well. Maintaining line of sight is accomplished by putting great

effort into planning each camera move/pass before initiating it.

I am formally requesting permission to fly my DJI Inspire 1

commercially in the United States to capture aerial

cinematography for clients who would otherwise have to contract

a manned aerial vehicle, which would put human life at a greater

risk. Much of the commercial cinematography I plan to conduct

will be at altitudes and in environments unsafe for a manned

vehicle. This includes low­altitude passes over landscapes such

as open farm land, or over wooded areas.

My exemption request would permit me operation of my DJI

Inspire 1 in FAA approved airspace at a maximum altitude of 300

feet and no greater than 50 miles per hour. I will fly only in FAA

approved areas, which include appropriate distance from airports

and other no­fly­zone areas.

I will conduct my operations in compliance with the protocols

established by the FAA. For the reasons stated in this petition, I

respectfully request the grant of an exemption allowing me to

operate a DJI Inspire 1 within the national airspace system.

Details about my pre­flight checklist and specifications about my

DJI Inspire 1 are listed below.

Thank you,

Django Greenblatt­Seay

5521 N 52nd St.

Omaha, NE 68104

402­201­8437

Pre­Flight Checklist

1. Remote controller, aircraft battery, and mobile device are fully

charged.

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly.

3. Micro­SD card has been inserted if necessary.

4. Calibrate gimbal.

5. Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

6. DJI Pilot app connected to the aircraft.

7. Calibrate IMU.

8. Calibrate compass.

9. Identify any geographic or human obstacles that could

challenge a safe flight.

10. Conduct safety briefing.

DJI Inspire 1 Details

Weight (Battery Included): 2,935 g

Max Ascent Speed: 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed: 4 m/s

Max Speed: 22 m/s

Max Flight Time: Approximately 18 minutes

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Motor Model: DJI 3510

Dimensions: 438x451x301 mm

Operating Frequency: 5.725­5.825 GHz or 2.400­2.483 GHz

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