August 31, 2015

Exemption No. 12669

Regulatory Docket No. FAA−2015−1156

Mr. William Brady

iFlyJax, LLC

P.O. Box 347

Ponte Vedra, FL 32082

Dear Mr. Brady:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends.

By letters dated April 15 and July 16, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) on behalf of iFlyJax, LLC (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an 

exemption. The petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to 

conduct aerial photography.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any 

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner is a DJI Phantom 2 Vision+.

The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products 

and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates. In accordance with the statutory criteria 

provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 
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aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft 

meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 

14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness 

Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is 

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection1

. The FAA has issued grants of 

exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. 

In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 

11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see

Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned 

aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or 

crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in 

addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled 

by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

• They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

• The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

• A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. 

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 

delegated to me by the Administrator, iFlyJax, LLC is granted an exemption from 14 CFR 

§§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 

91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to the 

extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection.

This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

 

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. 

Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF 

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by 

instruments aboard the UA.
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Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, iFlyJax, LLC is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the DJI Phantom 2 

Vision+ when weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. Proposed operations 

of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are 

not permitted. 

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The 

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine 

compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at 

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the 

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within 

the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used 

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; 

electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC 

must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties 

required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its 

operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of 

exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating 

documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, 

the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. 
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Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating 

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the 

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The 

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension 

or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update 

or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then 

the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s 

UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding 

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation 

or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo 

a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. 

Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at 

least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such 

a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is 

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all 

potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the 

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and 

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, 

commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a 

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a 

state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal 

government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the 

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 
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operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs 

(training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to 

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated 

under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, 

training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During 

training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA 

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as 

denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not 

denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current 

FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption 

holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available 

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a 

pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast 

weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the 

intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve 

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All 

operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 

exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct 

operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA.

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification 
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(N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must 

be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and 

any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. 

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement 

official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure 

that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises 

where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of 

the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety 

of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered 

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported 

to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be 

reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and 

television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.
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29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) 

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards 

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day 

notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities 

must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted 

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of 

the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners 

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those 

who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, 

town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes 

essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons 

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the 

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS 

operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, 

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.
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This exemption terminates on September 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures
April 15 , 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave ., SE

Washington , DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act.

Dear Sir or Madam :

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

Act") , iFlyJax, LLC ("iflyjax"), the operator, William Brady

(the applicant), planned operator of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) equipped to

conduct aerial photography for various industries hereby applies for an exemption from Federal Aviation 

Regulations (FARs) to allow commercial operation of our UASs , 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.

As described more fully, the requested exemption would permit the operation of UASs by the operator 

for commercial use that would provide the following benefits:

1. Operations would be performed in an area of operation limited in size suitable to the

specific use, in advance of flight.

2. The flight would be planned in advance to minimize hazards to persons and property
3 . The operator would reasonably limit or control access to provide safety to those not

involved in the operation.

4. Operation of a UAS would provide significant safety, environmental and other

enhancements not possible by larger sized aircraft.

5. An FAA licensed airman would operate the UAS or directly supervise the operation.

6 . Provide a beneficial and currently unavailable service to government organizations

and the general public that would serve the public interest.

Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of

Transportation's (the FAA Administrators) responsibilities to " ... establish requirements

for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system . "Section

333(c) of the Reform Act.

It is possible to operate an UAS so to not create a hazard to users of the National

Airspace System (NAS) , the public or pose a threat to national security if done so safely

and responsibly . The applicant has demonstrated their willingness to act safely and

responsibly by not engaging in commercial UAS operations . The applicant has worked

within FAA guidelines to obtain a legal authorization to conduct commercial operations.

Additionally, the fact that the applicant currently holds a FAA Private Pilot

Certificate demonstrates that the applicant has a high regard to safe operations, as well

as a necessary understanding of the NAS and FARs . The experience of a

FAA certificate serves to add significantly to the level of safety in any operation

performed by the applicant or the applicant's employees.
AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

The applicant proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that

have the characteristics of UAS and that operate with the limitations listed herein.

These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or higher level of safety to operations

under the current regulatory structure as the proposed operations represent a safety

enhancement to the already safe aerial commercial photography and survey operations

conducted with conventional aircraft.

The UASs planned to be operated are the dJI Phantom 2 Vision

Plus aircraft (UA) is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors , powered by batteries, 

and weigh less than 4 pounds, including payload . The UA would have a maximum airspeed

of 30 knots . The principal construction material of these UA is plastic. Operations will

be performed by a qualified UAS Pilot in Command (PIC) , as outlined below, to insure

that the UAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the

public." Given the small size of the UAS involved and the pre-planned environment

within which they will operate, the applicant believes that these operations fall squarely

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

that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UAS to commence

immediately. Also , operation in a researched (to include applicable NOTAMs) , predefined

area will prevent the possibility of a national security issue . The operation of

UASs by knowledgeable professionals with experience in the NAS will serve to enhance

safety, add to the public benefit and reduce environmental impacts related to current

methods of aerial photography and survey.
These limitations and conditions to which the operator, or its employees, acting as an

UAS PIC , agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA

issued exemption :

1 . Safety will be the first and foremost consideration in any UAS operation .

2 . The UAS pilot will be supervised by an FAA licensed airman with at

least a Recreational Pilot Certificate.

3 . The UAS Pilot, and observer will not hold a Second Class Medical Certificate.

4 . The UAS airman will be considered PIC and will be responsible for safe operation of the flight.

5 . Flights will be conducted within line of sight of the PIC and an observer.

6 . Flights will be conducted in Class G airspace whenever possible. If an operation in

another airspace is required, the relevant controlling agency will be notified at least

48 hours prior to the operation and , if required , any necessary permission obtained .

7 . Flights will be conducted under visibility and cloud clearance requirements equivalent

to Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

8. The UAS will at all times give way to any aircraft, object, or persons.

9. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS PIC the,

PIC will at all times maintain visual line of site to the UA, and be able to

communicate by voice .

10. Prior to a UAS flight, an area of operation will be established . This area of operation

will include a defined lateral and vertical area, where the UAS will operate (Appendix J).

Safety procedures will be established for persons, property and applicable airspace

within the area of operation .

11. Flight planning will include flight completion with at least 10% battery power

remaining as measured by the UAS or appropriate timing.

12. The UAS will utilize GPS navigation, failsafe , return-to-home (RTH) and/or flight abort safety 

features.
13. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations prior to

operation at each new location (Appendix I through K) . All personnel who will be

performing duties within the boundaries of the area of operation will be present for this

briefing .

14. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from appropriate state , county

or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement , fire , or other appropriate

governmental agencies .

15. Written, to include electronic, and/or oral permission from the relevant property

owners will be obtained prior to an operation .

16. The UAS pilot will be trained in advance for the safe operation of the UAS to be

operated. This will include operation of the UAS both in normal and emergency modes

of operation as applicable, and will include familiarization with the operation manual (or

similar) if published by the UAS manufacturer. Training will also include types of

maneuvers to be performed and the safe operation in relation to persons, property and

applicable airspace.

Sincerely,

William Brady 

iFlyJax, LLC

P.O.Box 347 Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
July 16, 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation IFlyJax LLC

Docket Management System William Brady brady3@gmail.com

1200 New Jersey Ave ., SE 284 Odoms Mill Blvd

Washington , DC 20590 Ponte Vedra, FL 32082 

(253)222-1430

Re: Petition for exemption seeking relief from FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 

112-95 FEB 14,2012, Section 333.

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, iFlyJax, LLC ("iflyjax"), the 

operator, William Brady (the applicant), planned operator of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) 

equipped to conduct aerial photography for various industries in United States National Airspace Not 

deemed a “No Drone Zone” by the FAA. 

On this day, iFlyJax hereby applies for an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) to allow 

commercial operation of our UASs.

Relief from Title 14 Aeronautics and Space Code of Federal Regulations:

1. Part 21 subpart H - Airworthiness certification requirements.

Airworthiness certification relief to the extent required to perform UAS VLOS flights in safe conditions. 

2. Part 61 Pilot Certification

PIC relief to the extent practical for UAS operation. PIC will hold required certification and rating as 

described in FARS.
3. Part 91 General Operating Flight Rules

91.103(b)(2) Preflight action 

Prior to every flight, the PIC will perform preflight procedures including: compass calibration, camera 

verification, GPS hold test and flight control testing in a safe area at or below 10 feet AGL. Relief is 

requested to the extent applicable relating to UAS.

91.105 Flight crewmembers at stations

Relief is requested to the extent of UAS not having these physical crew members as described.

91.109 Flight Instruction

Relief is requested to the extent available for safe UAV flight training.

91.119 Minimum safe altitudes

Relief is requested in areas that safe altitudes described are not practical.

91.121 Altimeter settings

Relief requested to the extent altimeters are required. Altimeter will be calibrated with GPS prior to 

every flight.

91.151 Fuel requirements in VFR conditions

Relief is requested to the extent required to make practical conversions of battery life to a refillable fuel 

liquid fuel tank.

91.405 Maintenance required

Maintenance will be performed after every flight and software updates made when available. Relief 

requested to the extent available

91.407 Operation after maintenance

Operation and test flights will be made after software updates and recalibration, or after any part is 

removed or replaced. Relief is requested to the extent available.

91.409 Inspections
Inspections will be performed by the PIC relief is requested to the extent of another agency performing 

inspections.

91.417 Maintenance records

Maintenance records will be maintained by iFlyJax LLC, and available on request. Relief is being 

requested to the extent available. As described more fully, the requested exemption would permit the

operation of UASs by the operator for commercial use. Doing so in a safe manner with requested relief 

from the FAA would be in the best public interest. Providing these services in a safe and approved 

manner in accordance with local and State laws would benefit the public as a whole. Attaining the 

required exemptions would demonstrate to the public; capabilities of UAV operation in a controlled 

manner, demonstrating to potential future pilots safe methods and procedures to fly commercial UAVs.

1. Operations would be performed in an area of operation limited in size suitable to the

specific use, in advance of flight.

2. The flight would be planned in advance to minimize hazards to persons and property.

3 . The operator would reasonably limit or control access to provide safety to those not

involved in the operation.

4. Operation of a UAS would provide significant safety, environmental and other

enhancements not possible by larger sized aircraft.

It is possible to operate an UAS so to not create a hazard to users of the National

Airspace System (NAS), the public or pose a threat to national security if done so safely

and responsibly. The applicant has demonstrated their willingness to act safely and

responsibly by not engaging in commercial UAS operations. The applicant has worked

within FAA guidelines to obtain a legal authorization to conduct commercial operations.

Additionally, the fact that the applicant currently holds a FAA Private Pilot

Certificate demonstrates that the applicant has a high regard to safe operations, as well
as a necessary understanding of the NAS and FARs.

The experience of an FAA certificate serves to add significantly to the level of safety in any operation

performed by the applicant or the applicant's employees.

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

The applicant proposes that the exemption requested herein apply to civil aircraft that

have the characteristics of UAS and that operate with the limitations listed herein.

These limitations provide for at least an equivalent or higher level of safety to operations

under the current regulatory structure as the proposed operations represent a safety

enhancement to the already safe aerial commercial photography and survey operations

conducted with conventional aircraft.

The UASs planned to be operated are the dJI Phantom 2 Vision

Plus aircraft (UA) is equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors , powered by batteries, 

and weigh less than 4 pounds, including payload . The UA would have a maximum airspeed

of 30 knots . The principal construction material of these UA is plastic. Operations will

be performed by a qualified UAS Pilot in Command (PIC) , as outlined below, to insure

that the UAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the

public." Given the small size of the UAS involved and the pre-planned environment

within which they will operate, the applicant believes that these operations fall squarely

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

that the FAA must, by exemption, allow commercial operations of UAS to commence

immediately. Also , operation in a researched (to include applicable NOTAMs) , predefined
area will prevent the possibility of a national security issue . The operation of

UASs by knowledgeable professionals with experience in the NAS will serve to enhance

safety, add to the public benefit and reduce environmental impacts related to current

methods of aerial photography and survey.

These limitations and conditions to which the operator, or its employees, acting as an

UAS PIC , agrees to be bound when conducting commercial operations under an FAA

issued exemption :

1 . Safety will be the first and foremost consideration in any UAS operation .

2 . The UAS pilot will be supervised by an FAA licensed airman with at

least a Recreational Pilot Certificate.

3 . The UAS Pilot, and observer will hold a current State Drivers license.

4 . The UAS airman will be considered PIC and will be responsible for safe operation of the flight.

5 . Flights will be conducted within line of sight of the PIC and an observer.

6 . Flights will be conducted in Class G airspace whenever possible. If an operation in

another airspace is required, the relevant controlling agency will be notified at least

48 hours prior to the operation and , if required , any necessary permission obtained .

7 . Flights will be conducted under visibility and cloud clearance requirements equivalent

to Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

8. The UAS will at all times give way to any aircraft, object, or persons.

9. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS PIC the,

PIC will at all times maintain visual line of site to the UAV.

10. Prior to a UAS flight, an area of operation will be established . This area of operation
will include a defined lateral and vertical area, where the UAS will operate (Appendix J).

Safety procedures will be established for persons, property and applicable airspace

within the area of operation .

11. Flight planning will include flight completion with at least 10% battery power

remaining as measured by the UAS or appropriate timing.

12. The UAS will utilize GPS navigation, failsafe , return-to-home (RTH) and/or flight abort safety 

features.

13. A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations prior to

operation at each new location. All personnel who will be

performing duties within the boundaries of the area of operation will be present for this

briefing .

14. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from appropriate state , county

or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement , fire , or other appropriate

governmental agencies .

15. Written, to include electronic, and/or oral permission from the relevant property

owners will be obtained prior to an operation .

16. The UAS pilot will be trained in advance for the safe operation of the UAS to be

operated. This will include operation of the UAS both in normal and emergency modes

of operation as applicable, and will include familiarization with the operation manual (or

similar) if published by the UAS manufacturer. Training will also include types of

maneuvers to be performed and the safe operation in relation to persons, property and

applicable airspace.
Key points about the dji Phantom 2 Vision + (Documentation included in original 4-23-2015 primary 

document ID: FAA-2015-1156-0001) The UAV listed as primary aircraft, the dji Phantom 2 Vision +, 

(P2V+) is one of the leading UAV’s in the Ready to Fly (RTF) market. When the compass is calibrated with 

the GPS prior to take off, the return home point is set. In the application of commercial photography 

proposed by iFlyJax, this original location can be set a safe distance away from people and structures. 

On screen RADAR positioning and Return Home are key features about the P2V+ that make it a 

dependable and safe platform for this service. The flight RADAR displays the current position of the 

P2V+ in relation to the pilot in real time. In the event of communication loss between the controller and 

UAV, this technology automatically triggers the “return Home” feature. Home is the safe location where 

calibration took place, which is set prior to every flight. This feature is tested on a regular maintenance 

interval by iFlyJax in a controlled environment. When communication is severed the UAV climbs to a 

safe altitude then proceeds to fly directly to the take off point then descend at no more than 2 m/s. This 

is a key safety feature that makes the P2V+ a dependable and safe UAV. The total weight of 2.7lbs is well 

under the FAA 4.4lb limit. The Remote Control operating frequency is 5.728GHz – 5.85GHz separate 

from the 2412-2462MHz range of the video feed; another feature that provides an level of redundant 

safety to the P2V+ UAV platform.

Sincerely,

William Brady 

iFlyJax, LLC

P.O.Box 347 Ponte Vedra, FL 32082

Brady3@gmail.com

(253)222-1430