Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81

Exemption petition under SEC 333

Your name and mailing address. You may include other contact 

information such as a fax number, telephone number, or email 

address;

Name: Stephen W. Kauffman

Address: 4569 Woodlawn Dr. Emmaus, PA 18049

Email: skauff955@gmail.com

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an 

exemption;

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

The extent of relief you seek and the reason you seek the relief;

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private 

property. I am an employee at a local TV station and am simply 

petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service for internal 

clients of the station and external clients who wish to obtain and capture 

aerial photos and videos for purposes including documentaries, specific 

client-organized events, and for use as a marketing tool for the TV 

station. I would like to be able to accept payment for these services 

therefore making this a commercial use of a UAS.

How your request would benefit the public as a whole;

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing aerial video for 

local documentaries, community enrichment (by use of beautiful 

landscape video), and to educate the community of the positive uses, 

when executed properly, of this UAS technology.

Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or 

how the exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to 
the existing rule;

Being an avid UAS hobbyist I understand the importance of different 

uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace. I would be a 

good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety in 

any accelerated risk. The specific UAS I am seeking exemption with 

includes NO FLY ZONE mapping technology with GPS navigation. 

When flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying at a 

maximum altitude of 400 feet for the purposes of large landscape video, 

decreasing the risk of any interference of other aircrafts. My general 

knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA 

would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my 

operations. I would NOT be flying near disaster areas, sporting events, 

uncontrollable public events, or high traffic areas including airports.

I Intend to follow these suggested safety regulations

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet (10 meters) away when 

the battery is connected.

• Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

Any additional information, views, or arguments available to 

support your request;

I am fully aware of the preflight safety checks and procedures implicated 

in the operation manual for the DJI Phantom 2 and intend to implement 

preflight safety checks and utilize the safety technology provided with 
this unit. I intend to only fly in non-populated, residential or rural areas 

and stay clear of all utility lines, cell towers, etc. I intend to be fully 

aware of my surroundings at all times and to only fly the unmanned 

aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions.

I understand the and will comply with all the health and safety 

regulations for PIC’s and will be the ONLY operator under this 

exemption.

Operations of the DJI Phantom 2 include the following information and 

operations manual:

General Features

• Ready to Fly, Multifunctional Quad-rotor System

• Precision Flight and Stable Hovering

• 25min Flight Time & Intelligent Battery

• Auto Return-to-Home & Landing

• Advanced Power Management

• Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

• Easy Battery Replacement

• Self-tightening Propeller

• Video Downlink Support

• CAN-Bus Expansion Module

2.4GHz Remote Control

• Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz ISM

• Communication Distance(open area): 1000m

• Receiver Sensitivity(1%PER): -97dBm

• Working Current/Voltage: 100 mA@6V

• Battery: 4 AA Batteries

• DJI Intelligent Battery
• Type: 3S LiPo

• Capacity: 5200mAh, 11.1V

• Charging Environment Range: 0°C to 40°C

• Discharging Environment Range: -20°C to 50°C

General Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend to Follow

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to 

avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal 

subject to interference

from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause 

momentary

loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size 

vehicles, traffi c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any 

optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of 

the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally 

designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to 

electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause 

serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. • 

Always remove batteries before disassembly

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the 

United States, you must state the reason.

I have no intention on using this exemption outside the United States