To whom it may concern,

My name is Philippe Boss and I’m currently 23 years old. Since the age of six, I have flown model 

airplanes without a single personnel injury. I always knew that model airplanes would eventually grow 

into the current growing drone industry. In June 2014 I graduated from the prestigious Embry Riddle 

Aeronautical University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Aeronautics and a minor in Unmanned Aerial 

Systems. During my sophomore year of college I had the opportunity of obtaining a Private Pilot’s 

License which I achieved in six months. Also, I commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the United 

States Army Reserve. Upon commissioning I began applying for jobs to include Police departments and 

other organizations that are focusing on Unmanned Aerial Systems applications. During my college 

duration I had the opportunity to receive approximately 20 flight hours in the MQ-9 Predator flight 

simulator. While spending two years studying the new and exciting technology and applications 

associated with UAV’s I had the opportunity to study the current laws, the FAA transformation to 

include UAV’s into the airspace and specific UAV types and capabilities. Through my research I have 

gathered the understanding that UAV operations for commercial use are currently prohibited. However, 

I understand that certain organizations such as Amazon have received specific Certificates to allow them 

to begin researching, and eventually use UAV’s for commercial use. I also understand that the FAA will 

monitor everything that is happening (flight hours, malfunctions, etc.). According to Section 333 of the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 the use of certain UAV applications that will not cause harm 

or safety concerns to the public is authorized without certification. 

The day I began learning and training with UAV’s I knew I wanted to be part of this fast-growing 

and exciting new aviation industry. I understand at the age of 23 I have little life experience that would 

make starting a commercial UAV business nearly impossible. However, throughout my life I have 

preserved to become an honorable soldier and Eagle Scout. I have obtained a secret security clearance 

and a concealed weapons permit that displays I have the responsibility of someday operation a UAV 

throughout the airspace for commercial purposes.

This section will explain my vision, goals and ideas behind my UAV desires. 

Vision- It is my vision that I can successfully create a UAV business that would allow me to 

photograph/videotape an area and create a video. What is the purpose behind the video? The video 

can be edited to the liking of each company and uploaded onto their website for promotional purposes. 

For example, a realtor is in the business of selling houses. When a person wants to buy a house they 

contact a realtor in hopes to see different lands and areas of interest. However, sometimes people have 

difficulty finding time to drive to a property and physically inspect the area. With my services, the 

realtor can hire me and my drone to videotape the property of the house, the neighborhood with aerial 

photography, the size of the property, etc. The realtor saves time/money, the buyer saves time/money 

and the ultimate cost of my service is minimal. Another example would be making an aerial video for 

promotional purposes of a boat party on the lake. The simplicity of uploading the video would attract 

several companies. A car dealership with the interest of making a commercial video to display on T.V. 
always loses an extraordinary amount of money. Renting a helicopter, the cost of fuel and the man 

hours will add up financially. However, with my company vision I could present the same concept of 

making a video with the fraction of the cost. Furthermore, making most of the videos used for 

promotional concepts will be recorded over areas where personnel injury is highly unlikely. Videoing an 

area for the above mentioned realtor will most likely occur over a piece of land where no humans are 

present. 

Goals-My goal for this company is to have the ability of offering aerial video making capabilities 

to any company who wants to make promotional videos for a reasonable price. Also, it is my hopes that 

with this privilege I will have the opportunity to work alongside the FAA to increase safety of UAV’s, 

community trust, and increasing proficiency in the national airspace with UAV’s and manned aircraft. 

Ideas-Currently the concept of the company is aerial video making for companies to use for 

commercial or promotional purposes. Below is a list of applications that I have compiled to give an 

inside look into the hopes for this company.

 Realtors for property videoing (area and location of property)

 Skiing events (UAV had great success in the 2014 winter Olympics)

 Wakeboarding competitions/practice-Helicopters cannot fly close enough to give wakeboarders 

a close look into their techniques to better their performance

 Weddings-Aerial videoing will be the new thing 

 Car dealership lot commercials

 House fires-hot spots

 Boat parties on the lake

 Boat shows

 Sports events

 And many more

I’m writing this letter in hopes of becoming an entrepreneur in the future and being able to offer 

UAV services to several companies. I understand this idea is far-fetched, however I truly believe this is 

the first step of something that could change every industry in the future. I hope that this letter will 

reach the right person so that I can begin a company like no other. With my background in aviation, 

experience and determination I know that this is achievable! 

I’m deeply appreciative that this idea is being considered. Please understand that I will do 

everything necessary to eventually start this company! 

Please contact me any time with any information in relevance to this request.

Thank you very much for your time
Sincerely,

Philippe Boss

Philippe.a.boss@gmail.com

(704) 942-1074