Foresight Services, Inc.

T - 877-759-9740

208 Pine St.

Highland, IL 62249

September 15, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE 

Washington, DC 20590

Dear Exemption Manager:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act” or 

“Section 333”) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Foresight Services Inc. “Foresight Services”, seeks an exemption 

from the Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) listed below to allow it to operate the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision and DJI Inspire 1 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Foresight Services is a building envelope consulting and estimating company. Foresight Services plans to 

use the sUAS(s) to aid in property evaluation by using the aircraft for visual inspection, aerial imagery 

and photo and video documentation. Approving this request will serve the public by providing more

economic and efficient collection of imagery and information while, at the same time, creating a 

significantly safer means to collect the data. All UAS(s) operations conducted by Foresight Services will 

be within the United States.

Applicant Information

The primary contact: Chris Jones

Foresight Services, Inc.

208 Pine St. Highland, IL 62249

Phone: 877-759-9740

E-mail: Chris.Jones@4sci.com
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Requested Exemptions

Foresight Services respectfully requests exemptions from the following regulations: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, 

Subpart H; 14 CFR § 91.9(b)(2); 14 CFR § 91.113; 14 CFR § 61.113(a), (b); 14 CFR § 61.133(a); 14 CFR. § 

91.119(c); 14 CFR § 91.121; 14 CFR § 91.151; 14 CFR § 91.203; 14 CFR § 91.405(a) and (b); 14 CFR § 

91.407(a)(1); 14 CFR § 91.409(a)(1)-(2); and 14 CFR § 91.417(a) and (b).

(If any other applicable sections are missing feel free to suggest the missing sections)

Foresight Services is seeking relief and exemption from listed Federal Aviation Regulations and any other 

applicable rules in order to allow the use of a Small Unmanned Aircraft System to increase efficiency and 

safety of its current operation.

The FAA has issued grants of exemption in circumstances similar to those presented in this petition. In 

Exemptions Nos. 12033, 12272, 12453, 12178, 12144

We intend on implement the use of UAS(s) to aid in the evaluation, data collection and inspection of 

buildings and property. The safety and public benefits of using the UAS(s) in these operations are 

significant. The UAS(s) reduces the need to operate manned aircraft in unconventional operations and

provides accurate data in a manner that is more safe, economical and efficient, and with a reduced 

impact on the environment. Additionally, use of the UAS(s) also allows us to perform safer inspections 

and photo documentation that would otherwise be accomplished by persons, typically involving the use 

of ladders and other equipment to access upper levels. Using a UAS(s) in these areas would greatly 

reduce the potential risk of injury or death from falling.

Operations performed by Foresight will be subject to strict operating requirements and conditions to 

ensure at least an equivalent level of safety to currently authorized operations using manned aircraft 

and under conditions that may be modified by the FAA as required by Section 333. The Phantom 2 

Vision weighs approximately 2.6 pounds (1,160 grams) and the Inspire 1 weighs approximately 6.5 

pounds (2,935 grams). Both models are powered electrically via lithium polymer batteries that drive 

electric motors. The Phantom Vision 2 operates at a maximum of 15 m/s and the Inspire 1 at a 

maximum of 22 m/s. The UAS(s) feature automated systems and fail safes and will be operated at low 

altitudes to promote the safest possible operation away from manned aircraft.

The UAS(s) will be operated by exclusively by the pilot-in-command (“PIC”) who will employ the use of a 

visual observer at all times. The PIC will be directly responsible for safe operation of the UAS(s) including 

maintaining a visual line of sight, operating within the manufacturer’s recommended limits, and other 

operating limitations. The visual observer will be responsible for providing additional information 

regarding the flight such as potential hazards, other aircraft, and providing the PIC with any additional 

information to maintain a safe operation of the UAS(s). The PIC will be a certified airman who holds 

either an airline transport, commercial, private, recreational or sport pilot certificate. The PIC will also 

have a current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a state or federal 

government.
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The exemption will not adversely affect safety due to the procedures put in place by Foresight Services. 

The general public would be safer than it is currently by eliminating the risks previously stated.

1. A visual observer in addition to the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) will be mandatory at all times and will 

maintain a visual line of sight for the duration of the flight.

2. Communication will be established between the visual observer and PIC at all times.

3. The UAS(s) will never be flown near manned aircrafts.

4. A consent form will be required to be signed by the property owner during inspections and all 

non-participants will restricted during operations by a set perimeter with appropriate warnings.

5. During all operations the UAS(s) will maintain an altitude below 400 feet AGL at all times.

6. The UAS(s) will never carry any dangerous materials or flammable liquids.

7. The UAS(s) has integrated GPS system that provides location information, height AGL, speed, battery 

life to ensure the awareness of the UAS(s)’ status and location.

8. The PIC will have access the manufacturer operation manual and be available upon request. The

PIC and UAS(s) flight will abide all pre-flight checks and suggested flight protocols.

9. A log will be kept of all flights and locations.

10. A take-off and landing zones will be designated before the beginning of the flight.

11. Operations will not occur under IFR conditions.

Using the previously mentioned procedures along with the UAS(s)’ safety features will promote safe 

data gathering equal to, if not safer, than the current rules set in place. Offering UAS(s) services 

provides a significantly more economic, environmentally friendly and safer means of gathering 

information as compared to manned aircraft operations. With the previously listed benefits of 

implementing UAS(s) operations foresight Services respectfully requests from the exemption from the 

mentioned regulations. Any additional information will be given upon request.

Sincerely,

Chris Jones

Foresight Services