February 15, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Operations 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Pursuant to section 333 of the FAA and 14 C.F.R. part 11.81. 

IN THE MATTER OF A PETITION FOR 333 EXEMPTION OF: 

Name and Address of Petitioner: 

Jack A. Mundt

8545 W Warm Springs Rd, A-4 #163

Las Vegas NV. 89113

flightkat2000@yahoo.com

I am submitting my Petition for a 333 Exemption to Operate sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft 

System) for the following activities: 

Aerial photography and/or video capture, coverage of events, structural inspections of 

buildings, bridges, pipelines, and cell towers, real estate marketing, surveys and mapping, and 

wind turbine inspections. Additionally, can provide assist with search & rescue operations if 

requested by appropriate agencies. 

I hereby petition for exemption from the following 14 CFR Parts: 

14 CFR FAR part 21, subpart H Part 36 

61.101 (e) (4) & (5) 61.113 (a) & (b) 

91.7 (a) 91.119 (c) 

91.121 91.151(a) 

91.405 (a) 91.407 (a) 

91.409 (a) (1) & (2) 91.417 (a) & (b)
Relief Sought:

Jack A. Mundt requests a 333 Exemption to operate sUAS for the commercial purposes as 

stated above. This relief is sought because the commercial use of a sUAS is currently prohibited 

unless performed under a 333 Exemption. 

Owner-operator:

Jack A. Mundt, ATP, Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single & Multiengine Land, Instrument 

Rated, Current 1st Class Medical. 

ATP rated pilot with over 10 years and 7000 plus hours experience flying for Part 121 Air 

carriers, and 2 years experience previous to that as a CFI, CFII, MEI at a Part 141 Flight 

Training school. 692 hours Dual given as a CFI, CFII, MEI

As a former CFI with hundreds of flight hours in both SEL and MEL aircraft and a constant 

advocate for aviation safety, I’m certain I can successfully and safely operate a sUAS

commercially under a 333 Exemption. I have flown radio controlled aircraft since childhood. 

Because of my keen interest in aviation safety, I will be able to contribute to the overall safe 

integration of sUAS aircraft into the NAS by using safe and prudent sUAS operational 

practices.

Description of sUAS: 

If the exemption is granted, I will be flying the following:

1)

DJI Phantom 3 Professional sUAS, and it is described below: 

a. 4 motor Quadcopter weighing less than 3 pounds 

b. HD/UHD camera for video and/or still images 

c. Operates on a rechargeable battery, no flammable fuels 

d. GPS, compass and related sensors that provide extremely stable and accurate flight 

and positioning controls 

e. Features a number of fail-safe features including automatic return-to-home, flight 

distance & altitude limiter, and no-fly zone capabilities 

f. Remote Control provides full access and control of all flight aspects, plus a live HD 

video feed allowing operator to see exactly where aircraft is and all related flight 

telemetry

2)

DJI Inspire1 Professional sUAS, and it is described below: 

a. 4 motor Quadcopter weighing less than 7 pounds 

b. Multiple camera and interchangeable lens options

c. Operates on a rechargeable battery, no flammable fuels 

d. GPS, compass and related sensors that provide extremely stable and accurate flight 

and positioning controls 
e. Features a number of fail-safe features including automatic return-to-home, flight

distance & altitude limiter and no-fly zone capabilities 

f. Remote Control provides full access and control of all flight aspects plus a live HD 

video feed allowing operator to see exactly where aircraft is and all related flight 

telemetry

3)

DJI Spreading Wings S1000 sUAS, and it is described below: 

a. 8 motor Octocopter with a maximum takeoff weight of less than 26 pounds

b. Ability of multiple camera platforms for video and/or still images 

c. Operates on a rechargeable battery, no flammable fuels 

d. GPS, compass and related sensors that provide extremely stable and accurate flight 

and positioning controls 

e. Features a number of fail-safe features including automatic return-to-home, flight 

distance & altitude limiter and no-fly zone capabilities 

f. Remote Control provides full access and control of all flight aspects plus a live HD 

video feed allowing operator to see exactly where aircraft is and all related flight 

telemetry
Public Benefits: 

a. Reduces risk to human life versus manned aircraft flights with flammable fuels 

b. Dangerous activities that can be avoided (scaffolding or rigging failures during 

bridge/tower/construction inspections) 

c. Reduces the cost of obtaining such information, which benefits consumers and the economy 

d. Reduces environmental impact by eliminating sources of hydrocarbon emissions from 

manned aircraft 

e. Allows me to help the public learn safe sUAS operations and assist the local Las Vegas FSDO 

with a growing new industry 

f. Can assist with search & rescue and/or fire operations activities, if requested 

Safety Not Adversely Affected: 

All sUAS operations will be conducted safely while complying with all current and future FAA 

rules and regulations, as well as ‘safety first’ procedures such as: 

a. Complying with all manufacturer pre-flight & post-flight check lists along with evaluations 

of current flight and location conditions 

b. Utilizing the manufacturer’s Flight and Operations Manuals 

c. Flights will be conducted in VFR conditions during daylight hours and will not exceed 400 

AGL 

d. No operations over densely populated areas or within 5 miles of an airport 

e. Flights will be conducted by a current CFI or Private Pilot with a Visual Observer (VO) in 

line of sight and with verbal communication capability 

f. Aircraft will be marked in accordance with section 47.3. The above mentioned aircraft are so 

small that the markings will have alternative marking procedure. See 14 CFR 45.22(d); 45.29(f) 

Suggested Public Federal Register Summary: 

“The petitioner is seeking an exemption to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) 

weighing less than 55 pounds to offer affordable aerial photography and video services to 

businesses and individuals. Services may include: event coverage, structural inspections of 

buildings, bridges, pipelines, cell and wind tower inspections, real estate surveys, mapping and 

marketing, and search & rescue operations.”
Overall Summary: 

Based on my significant aviation experience and ‘safety-first’ perspective, coupled with my 

operational goals and protocols outlined above, I believe I am uniquely suited to be awarded 

the requested 333 Exemption so I can begin safe sUAS commercial operations and assist with 

the successful integration of sUAS aircraft by flying safely within the NAS. 

Regards, 

Jack A. Mundt