§11.81 What information must I include in my petition for an exemption?

You must include the following information in your petition for an exemption and submit it to

FAA as soon as you know you need an exemption.

(a) Your name and mailing address and, if you wish, other contact information such as a fax

number, telephone number, or e-mail address;

STEVE GAITTEN

Applied Social Media d/b/a Loudoun Digital (LoudounDigital.com)

121 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158

phone: 571.209.7842; email: steve@loudoundigital.com

(b) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption;

Following the Grant of Exemption No. 11138 in the matter of the

Petition of Douglas Trudeau, Realtor, and Regulatory Docket No.

FAA-2014-0481, Petitioner GAITTEN requests an exemption from

the same specific sections of 14 CFR:

1. 61.113(a) and (b): PRIVATE PILOT PRIVLEGES and

LIMITATIONS

2. 63.13: APPLICABILITY

3. 91.7(a): CIVIL AIRCRAFT WORTHINESS

4. 91.119(c): MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES

5. 91.121: ALTIMETER SETTINGS

6. 91.151(a)(1): FUEL REQUIREMENTS

7. 91.405(a): MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

8. 91.407(a)(1): OPERATION AFTER MAINTENANCE ...

REBUILDING ... ALTERATION

9. 91.409(a)(1) and (2): INSPECTIONS

10. 91.417(a) and (b): MAINTENANCE RECORDS

(c) The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief;

To allow Petitioner GAITTEN to operate the commercially available

DJI PHANTOM 2 Vision+ quad-copter unmanned aircraft system

(UAS) to conduct aerial videography for mostly hobby and

recreational uses, but to be able to utilize it for marketing and

promotional purposes, primarily for the real estate industry, without

breaking the law; Petitioner is also interested to enhance academic

and community awareness for those unfamiliar with the geographical

attributes of northern Virginia.

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(d) The reasons why granting your request would be in the public interest; that is, how it

would benefit the public as a whole;

Petitioner GAITTEN believes that aerial videography for geographical

awareness and for real estate marketing has been around for a long

time through manned fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, but is quite

costly. As a resident of rural, western Loudoun County, Virginia,

many farmers and equestrian facilities would love to showcase the

beauty of the landscape to market their small businesses, to create

videos for a youtube channel, to post on Facebook, to advertise a

home for sale ... the possibilities are endless. Granting this exemption

to the Petitioner GAITTEN would allow him to provide aerial

videography at minimal cost. The market is exploding with product

and interest, and Petitioner is attempting to follow and respect the

FAA laws and guidelines. Petitioner believes his use of the UAS will

pose no threat to the public given its small size and lack of

combustible fuel. Petitioner also states that the operation of his UAS

will minimize ecological damage and promote economic growth by

providing information and awareness to those looking to relocate or

build a new home in Virginia and can support his wife’s real estate

business.

Petitioner GAITTEN notes the FAA’s findings in the Grant of

Exemption No. 11138 in the matter of the petition of Douglas

Trudeau, Realtor, and Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0481: The

FAA finds that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. The

enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact achieved using a

UA with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no

passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly

greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives

the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this

exemption is in the public interest.

(e) The reasons why granting the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the

exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which

you seek the exemption;

Petitioner GAITTEN notes the FAA’s findings in the Grant of Exemption No.

11138 in the matter of the petition of Douglas Trudeau, Realtor, and Regulatory

Docket No. FAA-2014-0481: The FAA finds that a grant of exemption is in the

public interest. The enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact achieved

using a UA with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no

passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater

proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause

to find that the UAS operation enabled by this exemption is in the public interest.

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Petitioner GAITTEN is able to supply the same documents as Trudeau if needed:  PHANTOM Flying Flow Chart V1.0 (Simplified Version), PHANTOM

Quick Start Manual v1.7, PHANTOM Advanced Manual v.1.4; and

 PHANTOM 2 Vision+ User Manual; and

 Restricted areas map; and

 Personal protocols and controls, and

 Safety/Flight Manual (hereinafter “Operating Documents”)

Petitioner GAITTEN also notes the Conditions and Limitations relative to the Grant

of Exemption No. 11138 in the matter of the petition of Douglas Trudeau, Realtor,

and Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0481 and will comply with the 33 items as

listed in the Exemption. Petitioner GAITTEN has the same model Phantom 2

Vision+.

(f) A summary we can publish in the FEDERAL REGISTER, stating:

(1) The rule from which you seek the exemption; and

Following the Grant of Exemption No. 11138 in the matter of the

petition of Douglas Trudeau, Realtor, and Regulatory Docket No.

FAA-2014-0481, Petitioner GAITTEN requests an exemption from

the very same specific sections of 14 CFR:

1. 61.113(a) and (b): PRIVATE PILOT PRIVLEGES and

LIMITATIONS

2. 63.13: APPLICABILITY

3. 91.7(a): CIVIL AIRCRAFT WORTHINESS

4. 91.119(c): MINIMUM SAFE ALTITUDES

5. 91.121: ALTIMETER SETTINGS

6. 91.151(a)(1): FUEL REQUIREMENTS

7. 91.405(a): MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

8. 91.407(a)(1): OPERATION AFTER MAINTENANCE ...

REBUILDING ... ALTERATION

9. 91.409(a)(1) and (2): INSPECTIONS

10. 91.417(a) and (b): MAINTENANCE RECORDS

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(2) A brief description of the nature of the exemption you seek;

Petitioner GAITTEN notes the FAA’s findings in the Grant of

Exemption No. 11138 in the matter of the petition of Douglas

Trudeau, Realtor, and Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0481: The

FAA finds that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. The

enhanced safety and reduced environmental impact achieved using a

UA with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no

passengers or crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly

greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, gives

the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled by this

exemption is in the public interest.

(g) Any additional information, views or arguments available to support your request; and

Petitioner GAITTEN notes the FAA’s findings in the Grant of

Exemption No. 11138 in the matter of the petition of Douglas

Trudeau, Realtor, and Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0481 and

has the same supporting documentation.

(h) If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, the

reason why you need to do so.

N/A

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Steve Gaitten

gaitten@gmail.com

571.209.7842

STEVE GAITTEN

Applied Social Media d/b/a Loudoun Digital (LoudounDigital.com)

121 E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158

phone: 571.209.7842; email: steve@loudoundigital.com

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