U.S.	Department	of	Transportation	

Docket	Operations	West	Building	Ground	Floor	

Room	W12-140	

1200	New	Jersey	Avenue	SE	

Washington,	DC	20590

Petition	for	Exemption	

under	Section	333

Summary

Pursuant	to	 Section	 333	 of	the	 FAA	 Modernization	 and	Reform	Act	 of	

2012	and	14	CFR	Part	11.81,	iSkyView	LLC,	an	“operator”	of	Unmanned	

Aircraft	Systems	for	aerial	photography	and	surveying	purposes,	hereby	

applies	for	an	exemption	from	the	Federal	Aviation Regulations	to	allow	

commercial	operation	of	its	UAS	in	the	National	Airspace	System.

Remunerations	 will	 arise	 from	 marketing	 content	 production	 and	

implementation,	 emergency	 services	 contracting,	 and	 surveying	

primarily	for	facility	construction	and	maintenance.

I	am	qualified	as	a	drone	pilot	with	hundreds	of	flight	hours,	a	private	

pilot	with	 almost	 200	hours	 as	PIC,	 a	firefighter	 as	well	 as	 a	 software	

engineer	 specializing	 in	 geo-referencing.	 	 I	 am	 very	 grateful	 for	 your	

consideration!

Timothy	Handley

iSkyView	LLC

630	W	Prien	Lake	Rd

Suite	B	#152

Lake	Charles,	LA	70601

timsterim@gmail.com

LinkedIn.com/in/TimHandley

831-332-7556
CC

Tom	La

Parker	Stanbury,	LLP

La@ParkStan.com

Table	Of	Contents

 Summary	of	Terminology

 UAS

 Technical	Specifications		

 Pilot	In	Command

 Operations	of	UAS

 Exemptions	Requested

 Explanation	of	Requests

 Summary	For	Publication

 Benefit	To	Public

 Supporting	Documentation

Summary	Of	Terminology

 UAS	– Unmanned	Aerial	System

 NAS	– National	Air	Space

 PIC	– Pilot	In	Command

 VO	– Visual	Observer

 LOS	– Line	Of	Sight

 VLOS	– Visual	Line	Of	Sight

 VFR	– Visual	Flight	Rules

 ATA	– Airline	Transport	Pilots

 AGL – Above	Ground	Level

 ASL	– Above	Sea	Level

 NOTAM	– Notice	To	Airmen

 GPS	– Global	Positioning	System

 IMU	– Internal	Measuring	Unit

 RTH	– Return	To	Home
Unmanned	Aircraft	System

A) iSkyView shall conduct operations using the DJI Inspire 1 UAS (Model # T600)

initially, and future additions to the fleet will have, at minimum, the vital functions 

hereby described. The DJI Inspire 1 enables the PIC to set flight parameters to limit max 

altitude, distance, and speed. In addition, the DJI Inspire 1 has built-in geo coordinates, 

which will not allow the motors of the UAS to engage if the craft is located within predetermined no-fly zones, such as within a 5 mile radius of an ATA. Real-time altitude, 

orientation, and location information is relayed to the PIC via software application. In the 

event that a loss of signal between UAS and corresponding transmitter occurs, the DJI 

Inspire 1 is designed to initiate a return-to-home function which will automatically

command the craft to return the point of takeoff or desired location, at which point the 

UAS will slowly descend, land, and disengage the electric motors. iSkyView shall not 

conduct operations near airports, hospitals, military installations or near areas where the 

general public is within fifty to one hundred (50-100) yards depending on location, 

conditions, and weather. UAS shall only be flown within line of sight of PIC, and as a 

measure of safety and redundancy, will conduct flight operations with a minimum 2-

person crew including pilot and visual observer. Utilizing battery power rather than 

combustible fuels, average flights last between fifteen to thirty minutes. Battery levels 

during flights shall be maintained well above the manufacturers recommended minimum 

level to allow for the return-to-home function to engage if necessary. Flight operations 

will be conducted at altitudes below a 400ft ceiling. 

B) iSkyView shall conduct its flight operations in a safe and consistent manner utilizing 

checklists and routine maintenance measures as described hereinafter:

PRE-FLIGHT

 Check for NOTAMs covering area of proposed flight

 Analyze flight location, surrounding areas, and weather to confirm safe flight 

conditions

 Confirm permission is granted to fly

 Set safety and caution signs around location as needed

 Inspect aircraft propellers, motors, gimbal, camera, and batteries for airworthiness

 Confirm connectivity between tablet and transmitter

 Close all applications running in background of tablet

 Set tablet to airplane mode 

 Confirm camera function prior to motor startup

 Confirm compass / IMU / GPS lock

 Confirm battery levels on craft, transmitter, and tablet

 Engage motor startup sequence

 Set desired home-point for location not subject to congregations of people

 Listen for any abnormal sounds, visual cues, or smells
FLIGHT 

 Lift UAS to 5- ft. Maintain hover for run up procedures

 Confirm all stick commands working properly

 Confirm function on all flight axes: yaw, horizontal, vertical

 Confirm airspace clear of manned craft, birds, obstacles, other aircraft, wires etc.

 Conduct flight operations

 Monitor surroundings for change in flight conditions

 @ 50% battery level - finish filming operations, return to landing area

 @ 30 % battery level – land UAS

IN CASE OF ABNORMALITY/EMERGENCY

 Loss of GPS Lock – Switch transmitter to ATTI Mode, navigate back to home 

location, land craft

 Birds or Manned aircraft suddenly in the proximity of UAS – Descend to safe 

altitude, navigate to home location, land craft until birds or manned aircraft have 

left

 Loss of Video Signal – Perform the safest of the following options: A) Allow 

UAS to hover in place until video signal resumes B) Return UAS to home 

location C) If location of signal loss is safe and clear of obstacles, land craft

 Loss of Signal Between Transmitter and Craft – Confirm that craft has initiated 

return-to-home function, reboot application, reboot transmitter, regain control of 

craft, or let return-to-home function perform in entirety. 

 In case of catastrophic emergency while craft is in flight, initiate motor cut-off 

procedure to minimize damage from spinning propellers

Landing

 Clear landing site visually

 Confirm clear path and airspace from UAS to landing site

 Gently touchdown UAS

Post-Flight

 Confirm video has been recorded successfully

 Power off craft

 Remove battery from craft

 Power off transmitter

 Remover camera from craft

 Inspect UAS components for any abnormalities and confirm structural integrity

 Fill out hard-copy flight log

 Remove safety signs from location

 Commence pack-list procedure
Technical	Specifications	of	UAS

DJI	Inspire	1

Model	– T600	

OPERATING FREQUECIES:

5.728-5.850GHz;	2.400-2.483GHz	

Weight	(Battery	Included)	– 6lbs	7.5291oz	(2935g)

Hovering	Accuracy	(GPS	Mode)	– Vertical:	0.5m;	Horizontal:	2.5m	2.2.1.4	Max	

Angular	Velocity	– Pitch:	3000/s;	Yaw:	1500/s2.2.1.5	Max	Tilt	Angle	- 350

Max	Ascent	Speed	– 5m/s2.2.1.7	Max	Descent	Speed	– 4m/s2.2.1.8	Max	Speed	–

22m/s	

Max	Flight	Altitude	– 4500m

Max	Wind	Resistance	– 10m/s

Max	Flight	Time	– Approximately	18	minutes

Motor	Model	– DJI	3510

Propeller	Model	– DJI	1345

Operating	Temperature	Range	– 140F	to	1040F	(-100C	to	400C)	

Dimensions	– 17	1⁄4”	x	17	3⁄4”	x	12”	

Gimbal

Model	– ZENMUSE	X3

Output	Power	(with	camera)	– Static:	9W;	In	Motion:	11W	Operating	Current	–

Static:	750mA;	In	Motion:	900mA	
Angular	Vibration	Range	- ±0.030

Mounting	– Detachable

Controllable	Range	– Pitch:	-900	to	+300;	Pan:	±3200		Mechanical	Range	– Pitch:	-

1250	to	450;	Pan:	±3300	

Max	Controllable	Speed	– Pitch:	1200/s;	Pan:	1800/s	

Camera

Name	– X3	

Model	– FC350	

Total	Pixels	– 12.76M	

Effective	Pixels	– 12.4M

Image	Max	Size	– 4000x3000

ISO	Range	– 100-3200

Sensor	- CMOS	– Sony	EXMOR	1/2.3”2.2.3.9	HD	Video	Recording	– UHD(4K):	

4096x2160p24/25,

3840x2160p24/25/30;	FHD:	1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60;

HD:	1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/602.2.3.10	Operating	Temperature	Range	-

320F	- 1040F	(00C	- 400C)

Transmitter	

Name	– C1

Operating	Frequency	– 5.728-5.850GHz;	2.400-2.483GHz	Communicating	Distance	

(unobstructed)	– 2000m	

Output	Power	– 9W2.2.4.5	Operating	Temperature	Range	- 140F	to	1040F	(-100C	

to	400C)	

Battery	– 600mAh	LiPo	2S

Unmanned Aircraft PIC
Per current 333 FAR, UAS PIC must, and does hold a current pilot’s license and a 

current class 3 medical clearance (See Supporting Documents section for photo copies 

of pilots license + class 3 medical certificate). PIC currently holds over 400 hours of 

total UAV flight time, including over 80 as PIC in equipment currently used for 

operations.

Until such time as the FAA updates it’s regulations to allow commercial PIC operation of 

UAS’s by those without pilot’s licenses (but with relevant UAV training culminating in 

certification), any additional pilots hired must be compliant with FAR Sec. 333 

stipulations regarding the holding a minimum of a Recreational Pilot’s License and 

corresponding FAA medical clearance, pass a company written test on airspace, 

checklists, safety and overall methodology, and possess at least 50 hours of PIC time with 

equipment type used in UAV operations for the company in addition to 100 hours overall 

UAV PIC time.

OPERATIONS OF UAS

iSkyView	will	conduct	operations	in	a	safe	manner	with	guidance	from	CFR	part	91	

with	further	restrictions	on	airspace:	No	operation	in	Alpha,	Bravo,	Charlie,	or	Echo	

airspace,	and	if	operating	in	Delta	or	Golf	airspace,		UAV	cannot	be	operated	within	2	

NM	radius	of	field,	and	cannot	exceed	250	feet	of	altitude,	and	in	the	case	of	Delta	

airspace,	must	obtain	permission	from	associated	tower.	

Further,	policies	and	procedures	for	operation	in	any	airspace	stipulate	the	

following:	

1. The	UAS	will	be	less	than	10	pounds.	

2. Operations	will	only	be	conducted	during	daylight	hours.	

3. Flight	operations	will	not	occur	within	5	miles	of	any	public	or	private	

airport	unless	otherwise	stipulated.	

4. Two-person	crews	will	be	utilized	for	safety	and	redundancy.

5. Flights	will	be	operated	within	visual	line	of	sight	of	a	pilot	(PIC)	as	well	as

visual	observer.	

6. Maximum	total	flight	time	for	each	operational	flight	will	be	less	than	20	

minutes	allowing	for	battery	to	stay	above	30%	at	all	times.	Flight	telemetry	

components	built	into	UAS	will	aid	in	safe	operation	by	providing	real-time	

altitude,	orientation,	battery	life,	logbook,	and	video	feed	data.	

7. Flights	will	normally	be	operated	at	an	altitude	less	than	175	feet	AGL,	never	

exceeding	400	feet.	The	maximum	airspeed	will	not	exceed	25	mph.	

8. Based	on	the	service	provided,	a	flight	area	will	be	determined	ahead	of	

operations	via	scouting	and	flight-path	preparation.	The	flight	area	will	

contain	the	flight	route	and	a	risk	assessment	will	be	determined	before	

proceeding	with	operations.	

9. Safety	signage	will	be	posted	around	perimeter	of	flight	path	to	ensure	flight	

operations	are	conducted	in	an	open	area,	void	of	people.
10. Flight	operations	will	be	limited	to	private	property	(unless	acting	in	rescue	

operations	and	only	with	approval	from	incident	commander,)	and	will	

require	permission	by	property	owner	and/or	representative	to	conduct	

operations.	

11. A	briefing	will	take	place	with	all	roles	involved	in	the	operations	prior	to	

beginning	operations.	

12. Roles	for	each	flight	operation	will	consist	of:	

 Pilot	(PIC)	using	VLOS	- Pilot	will	be	in	control	of	UAS.	

 Visual	Observer	– Assist	with	navigation,	keep	flight	area	clear	of	people,	

provide	communication	to	PIC	regarding	orientation	and	conditions,	act	as	

air	traffic	controller.

13. No	other	personnel	will	be	allowed	in	the	flight	area	without	verbal	or	

written	consent.

14. PIC	will have	been	trained	in	manual	flight	modes,	possess	100	hours	of	total	

flight	time	and	50	hours	of	UAS	type	specific	time	before	certified	for	

operations.		In	addition,	PIC	will	hold	current	private	pilot	certification	from	

the	FAA	as	well	as	a	Class	3	Medical	certificate,	and	future	pilots	must	meet	

minimum	requirements	stipulated	in	section	4.a	of	this	application.

15. A	battery	maintenance	plan	will	be established	as	part	of	each	UAS’s	

airworthiness	standard

The	proposed	operations	of	iSkyView	will	primarily	consist	of	aerial	photography	

and	surveying	for	golf	courses,	agriculture,	construction,	real	estate,	and	

rescue/emergency	operations.	The	pictures	and	video	gathered	by	iSkyView	will	

provide	survey	information	as	well	as	marketing	material	for	the	aforementioned	

organizations.	For	Emergency	Service	operations,	iSkyView	will	stream	views	to	

incident	commanders	of	sequestered	emergency	operation	areas.	

Operations	conducted	by	iSkyView	will	not	adversely	affect	safety	and	will	be	

diligently	planned	to mitigate	risks.	Since	primary	flight	operations	(outside	of	

emergency	operations)	will	be	conducted	over	private	property,	iSkyView	will	have	

the	ability	to	clear	the	flight	area	of	people	and	obstacles.		Flight	operations	will	not	

need	to	exceed	400	feet,	and	will	not	exceed	speeds	above	25	knots.	Flights	will	be	

carefully	planned	out	to	set	geo-fencing	coordinates	and	flight	paths	for	safe	

operations	and	will	have	a	clear	starting	point	and	end	point	as	well	as	multiple	

areas	to	safely	abort	flight	if	persons, aircraft,	or	obstacles	enter	flight	area.	PIC	will	

operate	the	UAS	within	VLOS	and	will	utilize	an	additional	visual	observer	to	assist	

with	flight	operations.		The	overwhelming	majority	of	flights	that	iSkyView	will	

conduct	will	be	at	altitudes	of	150	feet	and	below,	never	exceeding	400	feet	

elevation.	PIC	will	ensure	that	UAS	adheres	to	VFR	standards	regarding	visibility	

and	cloud	clearance.		iSkyView	will	carefully	assess	each	proposed	flight	area	to	

identify	obstacles	and	hazards.	Walkthroughs	of	proposed	flight	paths	when	
possible	will	be	conducted	as	well	as	careful	flight	planning	to	ensure	the	PIC	and	

Visual	Observer	are	aware	of	surrounding	hazards	and	obstacles	and	any	relevant	

NOTAM’s	within	or	nearby	the	flight	operation	area,	and	in	addition,	a flight	plan	

will	be	mapped	on	a	current	sectional. Since	all	flights	will	be	conducted	within	

VLOS,	the	PIC	and	Visual	Observer	will	have	a	clear	visual	picture	of	the	UAS	and	its	

distance	from	hazards	at	all	times.	Pre-flight	planning	procedures	will	be	conducted	

as	follows:

1. Clear	flight	area	of	people

2. Check	weather,	NOTAM’s,	and	plot	flight	operations	area	on	current	

sectional

3. Post	safety	signage	around	perimeter	of	flight	area

4. Walk	proposed	flight	path	when	possible	to	determine	potential	

hazards

5. Set	geo-fencing	coordinates	within	UAS	

6. Set	max	altitude	within	UAS

7. Mark	a	safe	home-point	in	case	a	RTH	function	is	initiated

8. Scan	surrounding	airspace	for	aircraft

9. Conduct	flight	operations	within	VLOS

iSkyView	Requests	Exemptions	From	The	Following	Regulations:

14	CFR	21

14	CFR	45.27

14	CFR	45.29

14	CFR	61.113	(a)	and	(b)

14	CFR	91.9	(b)	(2)

14	CFR	91.109

14	CFR	91.119

14	CFR	91.121

14	CFR	91.151	(a)

14	CFR	91.203	(a)	and	(b)

14	CFR	91.205	(b)

14	CFR	91.215

14	CFR	91.405	(a)

14	CFR	91.715

14	CFR	407	(a)	(1)

14	CFR	409	(a)	(2)

14	CFR	417	(a)	and	(b)

EXPLANTIONS	FOR	EXEMPTIONS

14	CFR	21:	Certification	Procedures	For	Products	and	Parts
This	regulation	is	designed	for	manned	aircraft,	and	is	not	applicable	to	the	UAS	

platform	utilized	by	iSkyView.	The	DJI	Insipire	1	aircraft	is	a	RTF	(Ready	To	Fly)	

machine,	therefor	all	components	are	tested	and	approved	by	manufacturer.

14	CFR	45.27:	Location	of	Marks	– Nonfixed-Wing	Aircraft

Since	the	UAS	platform	utilized	by	iSkyView is	not	a	passenger	rotorcraft,	nor	does	it	

contain	a	cabin	or	tail,	displaying	registration	markers	in	the	manner	outlined	in	this	

section	cannot	be	accomplished.	Registration	marks	can	be	still	be	placed	on	craft	in	

areas	that	are	visible	and	do	not	hinder	flight	operations.

14	CFR	45.29:	Size	of	Marks

The	UAS	platform	utilized	by	iSkyView	does	not	have	sufficient	space	on	the	aircraft	

to	display	the	type	of	markings	outlined	in	this	regulation.	A	decal	that	is	sized	to	fit	

the	UAS	will	be	displayed	in	a	manner	proportionate	to	the	size	of	the	craft,	on	the	

UAS	to	identify	the	aircraft.

14	CFR	61.113	(a)	and	(b):	Private	Pilot	Privileges	and	Limitations:

Sections	61.113	(a)	and	(b)	limit	private	pilots	to	con-commercial	operations.	

Because	the	iSkyView UAS	will	not	carry	a	pilot	or	passengers,	the	proposed	

operations	can	achieve	the	equivalent	level	of	safety	by	ensuring	that	the	PIC	holds	a	

Private	Pilots	certificate,	and	is	operating	under	the	FAA	rules	for	NAS	flights.		

Unlike	manned	aircraft,	UAS are piloted	by	a	ground-based	operator.	The	flight	area	

and	operation	is	planned	in	advance,	controlled,	and	geo-fenced	to	ensure	that	the	

craft	can	operate	safely.	Having	a	UAS	PIC	that	holds	a	private	pilot	certificate	

exceeds	the	present	level	of	safety	sought	by	14	CFR	61.113	(a)	and	(b).

14	CFR	91.9	(b)	(2):

Having	an	aircraft	manual	onboard	the	craft	does	not	apply	to	a	UAS,	which	is	small	

and	operated	from	the	ground.	An	aircraft	manual	will	be	on	hand	for	operators	to	

reference	if	needed.

14	CFR	91.109:	Flight	Instruction

There	will	be	times	when	it	is	necessary	to	certify	and/or	re-certify	other	UAS	

operators	in	an	instructional	environment.	There	will	be	no	persons	onboard	the	

UAS.	Furthermore,	on	the	ground,	only	a	single	UAS	transceiver	controller	will	be	

monitored	by	the	person	giving	instruction	to	the	current	UAS	PIC	receiving	

instruction.

14	CFR	91.119:	Minimum	Safe	Altitudes
The	equivalent	level	of	safety	will	be	achieved	given	the	size,	weight,	speed	and	

operational	characteristics	of	the	UAS, as	well	as	the	locations	where	it	is	operated.	

Flight operations	will	be	planned	in	advance	and	have	permission	granted	from	the	

property	owner	or	representative.	Because	of	the	advance	planning	and	notice,	all	

affected	individuals	will	be	informed	of	the	planned	flight	operations.		Since	the	UAS	

is	small,	light	and	does	not	use	combustible	fuel,	the	risk	associated	with	the	

proposed	UAS	operations	is	far	less	than	conventional	aircraft.		Additionally,	the	

low-altitude	operations,	which	are	conducted	by	UAS	ensures	separation	between	

UAS	and	conventional	aircraft.

14	CFR	91.121:	Altimeter	Settings

The	UAS	platform	utilized	by	iSkyView	uses	GPS	for	altitude	data	unlike	the	

traditional barometric	altimeter	used	by	conventional	aircraft.	An	equivalent	level	of	

safety	will	be	achieved	by	the	PIC	pursuant	to	safety	checklists	as	well	as	pre-flight	

planning.		During	flight	operations,	altitude	information	is	displayed	for	PIC	and	

Visual	observer	on	an	auxiliary	monitor.	

14	CFR	91.151	(a):	Fuel	Requirements	For	Flight	In	VFR	Conditions

The	UAS	platform	utilized	by	iSkyView	is	battery	powered.	Each	battery	provides	

between	15-30	minutes	per	charge.		It	would	be	impossible	to	conduct	UAS	

operations	which	meet	the	reserve	fuel	requirement	as	outlined	in	this	regulation.		

However,	as	a	safety	measure,	flight	operations	will	not	be	conducted	past	the	30%	

battery	charge	level	allowing	extended	flight-time	if	an	emergency	situation	dictates	

the	need	(as	outlined	in	the	section	above	entitled	“Operations	of	UAS).

14	CFR	91.203	(a),(b),		and	91.715:	Airworthiness	Certificates

Since	the	UAS	platform	utilized	by	iSkyView	has	no	certificate,	nor	a	cockpit	or	

cockpit	door,	iSkyView	is	seeking	exemption	from	91.203	(a),	(b),	and	91.715.

iSkyView complies	with	the	spirit	of	this	regulation	by	rigorous	inspection	of	the	

aircraft	prior	to	each	flight.

14	CFR	91.205	(b):	Instrument	and	Equipment	Requirements

Section	91.205	pertains	to	cockpit	instruments	for	manned	aircraft	occupied	by	at	

least	one	pilot.	This	is	not	applicable	to	the	iSkyView	UAS.	However,	to	insure	an	

equivalent	level	of	safety	and	information,	telemetry	information	will	be	transmitted	

to	the	PIC	and	displayed	on	an	auxiliary	monitor.

14	CFR	91.215:	ATC	Transponder	and	Altitude	Reporting	Equipment	and	Use

The	UAS	craft	will	have	insufficient	payload	and	power	supply	to	operate	a	

transponder.	Additionally,	operations	offered	by	the	blanket	COA	will	occur	below	
ATC	radar	coverage.	To	ensure	an	equivalent	level	of	safety,	flight	operations	will	

not	be	conducted	within	a	5-mile	radius	of	public	airports.

14	CFR	91.405	(a)	(1),	407	(a)	(1),	409	(a)	(2),	417	(a)	and	(b):	Maintenance	

Inspections

The	above	sections	and	part	43	pertain	only	to	aircraft	with	an	airworthiness	

certificate	and	do	not	apply	to	the	operations	conducted	by	iSkyView.	The	PIC	shall	

perform	maintenance	and	inspections	of	the	UAS	craft.	An	equivalent	level	of	safety	

to	the	sections	listed	in this	regulation	shall	be	achieved	because	the	UAS	aircrafts	

are	limited	in	size, weight,	and	will	carry	a	small	payload.	If	mechanical	issues	arise,	

the	UAS	can	land	immediately	and	will	be	operating	at	altitudes	below	400	feet.	

Both	the	PIC	and	Visual	Observer will	ensure	that	the	UAS	is	in	proper	working	

order	prior	to	flight,	and	perform	routine	maintenance	and	safety	checks,	as	well	as	

keep	a	log of	the	maintenance	procedures	performed (See	Supporting	Documents	

section	for	maintenance	manual)	.

Summary	For	Publication

Pursuant	to	14	CFR	Part	11,	the	following	summary	is	provided	for	publication	in	

the	Federal	Register.	iSkyView	LLC	seeks	an	exemption	from	the	following	

regulations	to	commercially	operate	a	small	Unmanned	Aerial	System	less	than	55	

pounds	for	the	purpose	of	aerial	photography.	These	exemptions	should	allow	for	a	

UAS	to	be	safely	operated	within	the	national	airspace	where	conventional	aircraft	

regulations	would	be	inapplicable:

14	CFR	21

14	CFR	45.27

14	CFR	45.29

14	CFR	61.113	(a)	and	(b)

14	CFR	91.9	(b)	(2)

14	CFR	91.109

14	CFR	91.119

14	CFR	91.121

14	CFR	91.151	(a)

14	CFR	91.203	(a)	and	(b)

14	CFR	91.205	(b)

14	CFR	91.215

14	CFR	91.405	(a)

14	CFR	91.715
14	CFR	407	(a)	(1)

14	CFR	409	(a)	(2)

14	CFR	417	(a)	and	(b)

Benefit	To	The	Public	As	A	Whole

Until recently, the only means for collecting aerial photographs were through the use of 

conventional manned aircrafts such as helicopters, balloons, and planes. Compared to the 

aforementioned existing aerial photography methods: A 10-pound UAS is a much safer,

more economical, less emissions (electric motors), less noise pollution, and overall less 

disruptive than a full-size conventional manned aircraft. Additionally, Congress has 

already pronounced that it is in the public's interest to integrate commercially flown 

UASs into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. 

The operation of UAS’s conducted in the strict conditions outlined within this exemption 

request provides an equivalent level of safety supporting the grant of the exemption 

requested.

In summary, allowing iSkyView LLC to operate its UAS’s commercially for the purpose 

of aerial imagery will facilitate the aggregation of safe use cases and vital data which will 

further assist in drafting policies that both serve industries and preserve the safety for all 

involved.

Supporting Documents

FLIGHT MANUAL

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf

SAFETY MANUAL

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_Safety_Guidelines_en.pdf

MAINENENCE	MANUAL

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_Maintenance_ManualV1.0_en.

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