Robert McArtor, REALTOR®, Fallston, MD. - Section 333 Exemption Petition 

Supplement to Docket No. FAA-2015-0212, requirements of§ 11.18 

Robert McArtor 

RE/MAX Components 

1301 Marquis Court 

Fallston, MD. 21047 

May 17,2015 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

I, Robert McArtor, am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of20 12 and the 

procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 11, to request that I, Robert McArtor, an owner and operator of a 

small unmanned aircraft, be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") listed below so 

that I, Robert McArtor, may operate my small ultra light weight unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") 

commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA"). 

I, Robert McArtor, am a licensed Realtor within the State of Maryland; experienced in flying hobby 

Quad-copters for recreational purposes. I have added a hobby grade quad-copter UAS to my inventory 

equipped with a GoPro3 Black camera with intent for aerial videography/cinematography to enhance 

academic community awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the geographical 

layout of the metro Baltimore area, and augment real estate listing videos; following exemption and 

approval by the FAA. Thereby enhancing their academic research experience for the metro Baltimore 

area. 

1 - My Exemption Request are as follows, from Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of the 

Federa1Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a)&(b); 

91.7(a); 91.9(b) (2); 91.103(b); 91.109; 119.121; 91.15l(a); 91.203(a)&(b); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409(a) 

(2); 91.417(a)&(b) 

2- The Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations From Which 

Robert McArtor Requests Exemption are: 

14 CFR21; 

14 CFR 45.23 (b); 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 

14 CFR 91, et seq.; 

14 CFR 407 (a) (1); 

14 CFR 409 (a) (2); and, 

14 CFR417 (a) & (b). 
4. How Robert McArtor's Request Will Benefit the Public As A Whole: 

Aerial videography for geographical awareness and for real estate marketing has been around for a long 

time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. For small budget real estate companies and 

average homeowners the expense of such aerial videography is cost prohibitive. Only large companies 

and high end Realtor's or luxury homeowners can afford to absorb such expense. Depriving non-luxury 

homeowners and lower budget Realtor's from a valuable marketing tool. Manned aircraft pose a threat 

to the public through potential catastrophic crash that the Baltimore Metro community has experienced 

in the past with small aircraft crashes, Large plane crash in the Potomac, and recently a small airplane 

crash near Germantown Maryland. The most recent resulting in loss of life with combustible fuel that 

exploded and burned on impact into a private home. My, Robert McArtor's, UAS pose no such threat 

since size and lack of combustible fuel alleviates any potential threat to the public. 

Congress has already proclaimed that it is in the public's interest to integrate commercially flown 

UAS's into the national airspace system, hence the passing of the Reform Act. Granting my, Robert 

McArtor's, exemption request furthers the public interest through academic/visual awareness of the 

geographical benefits in and around the metro Baltimore area. My ultra light weight UAS is battery 

powered and creates no emissions that can harm the environment. The consequence of my ultra light 

weight U AS crashing is far less than a full size helicopter or fixed wing aircraft; which are heavy, 

contain combustible fuel and can cause catastrophic devastation to the public. The public's interest is 

furthered by minimizing ecological and crash threat by permitting aerial video/photo capture through 

my battery operated ultra light weight UAS. Permitting me, Robert McArtor, to immediately fly within 

national air space furthers economic growth. Granting my exemption request substantially furthers the 

economic impact for the metro Baltimore community for companies looking to relocate or build in the 

Baltimore metro are as well as individuals looking to relocate for career advancement through 

academic and geographical awareness. Both of which serve as a stimulus to the community. 

Thank you for your consideration, 

s;o~~JlL-- ... -· 

obert McArtor, REALTOR 

RE/MAX Components