July 20, 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Washington D.C., 20590 

21553 RUDDER LANE, UNIT 1 

PO BOX 760 

GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 

Phone: 302-855-2355 

Fax: 302-855-9738 

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the " Reform Act") and 14 

CFR Part 11, Georgetown Air Services, LLC (GAS), operator of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), 

hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations ("FARs") to allow 

commercial operation of its UAS, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the 

conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

Unmanned Aircraft System 

GAS will utilize the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced quadcopter for its UAS operations. The DJI Phantom 3 has 

a gross weight of 2.75 lbs. The dimensions are approximately 11.25 inches x 11.25 inches x 7.75 inches. 

Under still air the maximum speed is no more than 38mph. The DJI Phantom 3 has the ability to hover 

and move along a vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The DJI Phantom 3 has four electric 

motors and propellers powered by a 4480mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Phantom 3 will be controlled 

with a remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.483GHz. 

The UAS will be operated in accordance with the operating limitations outlined in the Safety Guidelines 

and Disclaimer document attached in this petition, including all preflight and post flight inspections and 

repairs and maintenance operations. As noted in the document, certain limitations are built into the 

operating software which enhance public safety, such as the maximum altitude limitation of 400' AGL 

and the No-fly zone around airports. 
Unmanned Aircraft PIC 

21553 RUDDER LANE, UNIT 1 

PO BOX760 

GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 

Phone: 302-855-2355 

Fax:302-855-9738 

GAS is owned entirely by Garrett Dernoga, possessor of Commercial Pilot Certificate# 2673518 and CFI 

certificate# 2673518CFI. Mr. Dernoga has approximately 3,800 hours of flight time and over 20 years' 

experience flying in the NAS in fixed wing, single engine aircraft. Mr. Dernoga is the holder of a Third 

Class medical certificate. 

The UAS will be operated exclusively by Mr. Dernoga. A Visual Observer will assist Mr. Dernoga on each 

flight. The VO will be supervised and trained by Mr. Dernoga. The role of the VO is to enhance safety by 

vigilantly monitoring the airspace in proximity to the proposed operation for obstacles and unauthorized 

persons near the area. 

Operation of the Unmanned Aircraft 

Proposed commercial activities of the UAS are as follows: 

1. Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, 

land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 

2. Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including television, public events, 

cinematography and news gathering. 

3. Aerial video/photography to assist with search and rescue operations in cases of an emergency 

or natural disaster only when the local authorities or government has requested it by contract or 

donation. 

By utilizing a small lightweight UAS, we believe safety is enhanced as compared to a similar operation in 

a traditional fixed wing or rotorcraft aircraft. GAS will operate the UAS in line of sight within a closed off 

and predetermined area, with the permission of the owner or designated property representative. All 

operations will be conducted under Visual Flight Rules in Visual Meteorological Conditions, appropriate 

to the airspace. 

No operations will be conducted near any airport. 
Summary 

21553 RUDDER LANE, UNIT 1 

PO BOX760 

GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 

Phone: 302-855-2355 

Fax: 302-855-9738 

Based on the foregoing, exemption is requested from the following regulations: 

14 CFR Part 21 subpart H 

14 CFR 91.103 (b)(2) 

14 CFR 91.105 

14 CFR 91.119 

14 CFR 91.119 

14 CFR 91.121 

14 CFR 91.151 

14 CFR 91.405 

14 CFR 91.407 

14 CFR 91.409 

14 CFR 91.417 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter and please contact me with any further questions. I 

can be reached at 302-542-4251 or garrett@georgetownair.com 

Sincerely, 

Garrett Dernoga 

Owner, Georgetown Air Services, LLC