LUIS A. FERREIRA

3 Jarico Drive

Wallington, New Jersey 07057

Cell: 551-404-3630

Email:

September 2, 2015

Attn: US Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Re: Request for Exemption under Section 333; FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333

Dear Sir/Madam: 

I, Luis A. Ferreira submit this letter petition, on my behalf without legal counsel or consulting 

service to request the permission and/or an exemption under Section 333; FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, to fly a drone within The United States more 

specially in the state of New Jersey by I, Luis A. Ferreira, Jr. The drone type in which I own and would 

operate if an exemption is granted is a Phantom 2 Vision+. The approximate weight of the drone is 

1250g (battery and propellers included). 

I would be using the drone for purposes of employment within my business named Memories 

by Luis which is a photography business owned and operated by myself out of Wallington, New Jersey as 

well as the for the use of aerial cinematography, aerial filming and photography for real estate, 

construction firms, agricultural modeling, crop monitoring operations, special events to include but not 

limited to weddings, private or public parties/events, business advertising and promotional events. I

have been in the photography business for close to twenty (20) years and since have become more 

active in the business. My business also maintains a Tax I.D. number. I have also been a member of the 

AMA for approximately ten years as well as held memberships from various flying clubs within the state 

of New Jersey. 

My business has expanded in that my clients have now requested an aerial view of their events. 

Allowing me an exemption would also further my ability to provide an aerial view of properties listed for 

sale by realtors which have in the past contacted me to do so in order to facilitate the selling of a 

property. Therefore this would allow our real estate market to maintain a consistence level of sales. 

The ability to provide these services to other local businesses and individuals in my community will also 

benefit them by opening up opportunities they otherwise did not have before. Traditional methods of 

aerial photography/videography are simply not viable options for the average consumer as they are 

costly and involve greater risks to everyone involved, however, drones if used properly and within the 

guidelines UAV/UAS the same results can be achieved with much safer conditions. 
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I have thoroughly researched, read and understand the regulations and guidelines within the 

FAA and will abide accordingly and all flights will occur in ordinance with any state or local laws 

regarding privacy. Prior to each flight/operation of the UAV/UAS, I will conduct a Pre-Flight Safety 

Inspection. Only the manufacturers authorized repairs. Flights will not take place over densely 

populated areas or private property without the owner’s permission. The UAV/UAS will only be 

operated within visual line of sight and will not be flown near airports or above 400 feet. The FAA can 

be confident that operations of this UAV/UAS will achieve at least the equivalent or greater level of 

safety. Also, given the small size of the UAS’s involved and the restricted controlled environment within 

which I will operate, I the applicant fits within that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety. 

The following is a list of regulations from which I am seeking exemption and a complete list of 

responsibilities I assume as an operator from sections of 14 C.F.R are as follows:

14 C.F.R. Part 21;

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5);

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b);

14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a);

14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c);

14 C.F.R 91.7(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2);

14C.F.R. 91.109(a);

14 C.F.R. 91.119;

14 C.F.R. 91.121;

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a);

14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b);

14 C.F.R. 91.405(a);

14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1);

14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2};

14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b).

The request of this petition are similar to those of Mr. Jase W. Robak, Mr. Todd Thomas and 

Lloyd Lloyd & Associates, all of whom have received Section 333 exemptions for a comparable aircraft 

for similar operations.

I have also enclosed a copy of the manual for the drone which I own and would operate.
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Should you need to contact me to discuss this matter or need any further information, please 

feel free to do so at the above contact information provided herein. 

Sincerely, 

Luis A. Ferreira 

Enclosure: Manual