Stephen Fasano

Synergy Media

16 International Way

Warwick RI, 02986

Company Website: SynergyMediaNE.com 

Exemption Request Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act 

and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 

subpart H14 CFR 45.23(b)14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b) 

14 CFR 91.7(a)14 CFR 91.9(b)(2)14 CFR 91.10314 CFR 91.10914 

CFR 91.119(c)14 CFR 91.12114 CFR 91.151(a)14 CFR 91.203 (a) and 

(b) 14 CFR 91.405 (a)14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1)14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1) and 

(2) 14 CFR 91.417(a) and (b) 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 (the “Reform Act”) and 14 CFR Part 11, Stephen Fasano, operator 

of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), hereby applies for an exemption 

from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow 

commercial operation of designated UAS, provided such operations 

are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as 

may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

Commercial operation of an UAS, as described herein, which are 

equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would provide professional 

services in the following areas:

1. Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use 

including real estate, architecture.

2. Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use 

including television, public events, cinematography.

3. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures 
under contract with the owners or local government authority.

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the 

operation of designated UAS as set forth in this document under 

controlled conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled 

c) predetermined and d) safe. Approval of this exemption would 

increase public awareness of UAS operations and enhance safety to 

aid in fulfilling the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA 

Administrator’s) responsibilities to “....establish requirements for the 

safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace 

system.” 

I would operate a UAS, the DJI Inspire which is comprised of an 

unmanned aircraft and a DJI Phantom 2 and a transportable ground 

station.

The Phantom 2 is referred to as a quad-copter with a maximum gross 

weight of about 3 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that are 

driven by electric motors powered by batteries. The UA has a 

maximum airspeed of 16 m/s. 

I also plan to operate a UAS, the DJI Inspire 1 which is comprised of an 

unmanned aircraft (UA or Inspire 1) and a transportable ground 

station. The Inspire 1 is referred to as a quad-copter with a maximum 

gross weight of about 6.5 pounds. It is equipped with four rotors that 

are driven by electric motors powered by batteries. The UA has a 

maximum airspeed of 22 m/s. 

Given the small size of the UAS’s involved and the restricted controlled 

environment within which they will operate, the applicant fits within 

that zone of safety (an equivalent level of safety) in which Congress 

envisioned that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial 

operations of UASs to commence immediately. Also due to the size of 

the UASs and the controlled areas in which the relevant UASs will 

operate, approval of the application presents no national security 

issue. 
Given the following, the grant of the requested exemptions is clearly 

in the public interest: Stephen Fasano proposes that the exemption 

requested herein apply to civil aircraft that have the characteristics 

and that operate with the limitations listed herein. These limitations 

provide for an exceptional level of safety to operations. These 

limitations and conditions to which Stephen Fasano agrees to be 

bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA issued 

exemption including: 

1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.

2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of operator.

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 27

minutes.

4. Flights will be terminated at 15% battery power reserve.

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet 

AGL

5. UAS operator will be trained and certified in the proper safety and 

operations of the UAS. 

6. The UAS will only operate within a controlled area as defined in the 

Procedures.

7. The operator will post advisor notice around the controlled area.

8. The operator will have been trained in operation of UAS generally 

and received up-to-date information on the particular UAS to be 

operated as required.

9. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UAS will 

have capability to return to a pre-determined location within the 

Security Perimeter and land.
10. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of 

unpredicted obstacles or emergencies. 

Accordingly, the applicant respectfully requests that the FAA grant the 

requested exemption and are prepared to modify or amend any part 

of this request to satisfy the need for an equivalent level of safety. We 

look forward to working with your office. Please contact us at any time 

if additional information or clarifications are needed. 

Sincerely, 

Stephen Fasano