Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81 

Exemption petition under SEC 333 

RE: Sky Squirrel Studios LLC

Benjamin Swygart

Partner

Sky Squirrel Studios LLC

1030 West Packard Ave.

Fort Wayne, IN 46807

Phone: (260) 675-6314 

Email: benjaminswygart@gmail.com

Extent of Relief and the Reason you seek the relief; 

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private property. I am 

simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private land 

owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos of said 

property for purposes including real estate listings, insurance property claims, and for 

use as a marketing tool for businesses. I would like to be able to accept payment for 

these services therefore making this a commercial use of a UAS. 

How Request Will Benefit the Public as a Whole; 

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an opportunity for small business 

owners, real estate agents, and others who wish to document their land or property to 

take advantage of the technology that now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows them 

to do so using an experienced and pilot in command that understands how to safely 

operate such technology. 

Exemption would not adversely affect safety;

Understanding the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA 

regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not 

putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. The specific UAS (DJI Phantom 3 

Professional) I am seeking exemption with, is one with many safety programs, including 

SAFE technology and GPS navigating. When flying for this commercial purpose I would 

be flying at a maximum altitude of 40 meters and flying mostly vertically for the purposes 

of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. My general knowledge of the 

aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety 
would not be affected by my operations. I would not be flying near disaster areas, 

sporting events, or high traffic areas including airports, and I would pay attention to 

NOTAMS. 

I Intend to follow these suggested safety regulations 

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet (10 meters) away when the battery is 

connected.

• Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always have a first aid kit with you.

• Always have an appropriate fire extinguisher with you.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

The Phantom 3 Professional has many more features than other Blade quad copters. 

I am seeking an exemption of the FAA’s Sec 333 rules that does not allow the use of an 

Unmanned Aircraft to be used for Commercial purposes in regards to National Airspace 

Safety. I am simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to 

private land owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and 

videos of said property for purposes including real estate listings, insurance property 

claims, and for use as a marketing tool for businesses. Understanding the importance of 

different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace, I would be a good 

candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. 

The specific UAS (Phantom 3 Professional) I am seeking exemption with is one with 

many safety programs, including safe technology and GPS navigating. When flying for 

this commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 40 meters and flying 

mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any 

interference. My general knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the 

FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my operations. I 

would not be flying near disaster areas, sporting events, or high traffic areas including 

airports, and I would pay attention to NOTAMS. I appreciate the FAA’s consideration of 

this petition for exemption. 

I am fully aware of the pre flight safety checks and procedures implicated in the 

operation manual for the Phantom 3 Professional and intend to implement pre flight 

safety checks and utilize the safety technology provided with this unit. I intend to only fly 

in non populated, residential or rural areas and stay clear of all utility lines etc. I intend to 

be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and to only fly the unmanned aircraft 

within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions. 

I understand the and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PIC’s and 

will be the operator under this exemption. 
General Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend to Follow 

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or 

injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference

from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary

loss of control. 

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffi c and 

people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support 

equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.). 

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of 

children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally designed and protected 

for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics. 

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or 

even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. 

• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. • Always remove 

batteries before disassembly

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts. 

I have no intention on using this exemption outside the United States 

Sincerely 

Benjamin Swygart

Partner

Sky Squirrel Studio, LLC

1030 West Packard Ave. 
Fort Wayne In,46807

benjaminswygart@gmai.com