## LUIS A. FERREIRA 3 Jarico Drive Wallington, New Jersey 07057 Cell: 551

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September 2, 2015

Attn: US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration



### Re: **Request for Exemption under Section 333; FAA Modernization and Refor** **m 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 approximatelytenyears as well as held memberships from various flying clubs within the state of New Jersey. My business has expanded inthat 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.US Department of Transportation

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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 operatorfrom 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 acomparable aircraft for similar operations. I have also enclosed a copy of the manual for the drone which I own and would operate.US Department of Transportation

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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