June 23, 2015

 Exemption No. 11314A

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0958

Mr. Ryan K. Koffman 

12289 Daisy Court 

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 

Dear Mr. Koffman:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition for an amendment. It explains 

the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists any changes to the original conditions 

and limitations.

By letter dated April 19, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

(hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an amendment to your current exemption. That 

exemption from §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 

91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) 

and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) allows the petitioner to perform 

aerial data collection and closed set motion picture and filming. You requested an 

amendment to add the DJI S900 and Blade 350QX.

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons 

relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested amendment to the exemption would not set a 

precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner. The 

unmanned aircraft(s) authorized in the original grant are comparable in type, size, weight, 

speed and operating capabilities to those in this petition.

Airworthiness Certification

In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in 

reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited 

operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation 

has determined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA 
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finds that relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, 

Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing 

requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

Our Decision

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 11314 

remains valid and is in the public interest. Therefore, under the authority contained 

in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, the operator is 

granted an amendment to add new aircraft to its UAS operations.

The operator shall add this amendment to its original exemption.

 

Conditions and Limitations

All conditions and limitations within Grant of Exemption No. 11314 remain in effect except 

as follows. Condition No. 1 has been updated to reflect the additional aircraft. 

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption. 

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Inspire, DJI 

S900, and Blade 350QX when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. 

Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to 

amend this exemption.

This exemption terminates on April 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service
Ryan K. Koffman

12289 Daisy Court

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739-1921

April 20, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington DC 20590

Re: Application to Amend Section 333 Exemption No. 11314 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0958

Dear Sir or Madam:

By letter dated April 9, 2015 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the request for exemption from 

Section 333 was granted. The letter is marked Section 333 Exemption No. 11314 Regulatory Docket No. FAA2014-0958.

The petitioner, Ryan K. Koffman, requests the granted exemption be amended to include an additional UAS 

type. The UAS requested is the DJI S900 and the Bade 350QX.

The reasoning for an additional UAS type was accidentally excluded in the original request for an amendment 

dated April 19, 2015.

I believe there is an increased layer of safety by implementing the DJI S900 and the Blade 350QX. Due to the 

decreased size of the UAS this would allow a smaller takeoff and landing area necessary for operation. The 

requested UAS may be used to obtain the proper camera position/angle for production filming. Once the 

UAS has acquired the necessary information with positive results the larger UAS may be utilized for the final 

filming production. 

The DJI S900 has a total weight of 8.2Kg or 18.1lbs. The dimensions are 900mm diagonally. The maximum 

speed is not listed in the aircrafts operating manual (AOM) but will not exceed 50mph. The S900 has six 

motors, Motor Model S900-021, powered by a 6-cell 10000mAh or 15000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. 

There are six propellers in use, Propeller Model DJI S900-25. The S900 will be controlled with the Spektrum 

DX8 remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.400GHz – 2.483GHz. The live video feed will have an 

operating frequency of 5.728GHz – 5.850GHz. 

The Blade 350QX has a total weight of 24oz or 680g. The dimensions are 18.30inch (465mm) in length and 

5.43inch (138mm) in height with a main rotor diameter of 22.80inch (580mm). The maximum speed is not 

listed in the AOM but will not exceed 50mph. The 350QX has four motors, Motor Model BLH7802, powered 

by a 3 cell 2200mAh or 3000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. There are four propellers, Propeller Model APC 

LP08038SF and LP08038SFP, in use. The 350QX will be controlled with the Spektrum DX8 remote controller 
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with an operating frequency of 2.400GHZ – 2.4835GHz. The live video feed will have an operating frequency 

of 5.728GHz – 5.850GHz.

The Base Station that will be utilized is the Neewer 7inch LCD Diversity Receiver Monitor, Model RX-LCD5802. 

The operating frequency is between 5645MHz – 5945MHz. The Neewer monitor is powered by an integrated 

2 cell 2500mAh Lithium Polymer battery.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration. Please feel free to contact me if you have any 

questions regarding this request or need additional information.

Sincerely,

Ryan K. Koffman
Ryan K. Koffman

12289 Daisy Court

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739-1921

April 19, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington DC 20590

Re: Application to Amend Section 333 Exemption No. 11314 Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0958

Dear Sir or Madam:

By letter dated April 9, 2015 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the request for exemption from 

Section 333 was granted. The letter is marked Section 333 Exemption No. 11314 Regulatory Docket No. FAA2014-0958.

The petitioner, Ryan K. Koffman, requests the granted exemption be amended to include the DJI S900 and the 

Bade 350QX.

The DJI S900 has a total weight of 8.2Kg or 18.1lbs. The dimensions are 900mm diagonally. The maximum 

speed is not listed in the aircrafts operating manual (AOM) but will not exceed 50mph. The S900 has six 

motors, Motor Model S900-021, powered by a 6-cell 10000mAh or 15000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. 

There are six propellers in use, Propeller Model DJI S900-25. The S900 will be controlled with the Spektrum 

DX8 remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.400GHz – 2.483GHz. The live video feed will have an 

operating frequency of 5.728GHz – 5.850GHz. 

The Blade 350QX has a total weight of 24oz or 680g. The dimensions are 18.30inch (465mm) in length and 

5.43inch (138mm) in height with a main rotor diameter of 22.80inch (580mm). The maximum speed is not 

listed in the AOM but will not exceed 50mph. The 350QX has four motors, Motor Model BLH7802, powered 

by a 3 cell 2200mAh or 3000mAh Lithium Polymer battery. There are four propellers, Propeller Model APC 

LP08038SF and LP08038SFP, in use. The 350QX will be controlled with the Spektrum DX8 remote controller 

with an operating frequency of 2.400GHZ – 2.4835GHz. The live video feed will have an operating frequency 

of 5.728GHz – 5.850GHz.

The Base Station that will be utilized is the Neewer 7inch LCD Diversity Receiver Monitor, Model RX-LCD5802. 

The operating frequency is between 5645MHz – 5945MHz. The Neewer monitor is powered by an integrated 

2 cell 2500mAh Lithium Polymer battery.

Thank you for your understanding. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this 

request or need additional information.
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April 19, 2015

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Sincerely,

Ryan K. Koffman