U.S. Department of Transportation

Washington DC 20590

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

Regulations from: 14 CFR 21 subpart H; 14 CFR 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113(a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.7(a); 14 CFR 

91.9(b)(2); 14 CFR 91.103; 14 CFR 91.109; 14 CFR 91.119(c); 14 CFR 91.121; 14 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)

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, SkyView Innovation Technology P.O. Box 3052 Elida, Ohio 45807, 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. 

Commercial operation of an UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera(s) and sensors, would 

operate in the following manner:

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 inspection/photography of residential/commercial structures under contract with the owners 

or local government authority.

4. Aerial inspection/photography of residential/commercial utility infrastructure including but not 

limited to electrical power lines, wind turbines and cell towers.

5. Aerial video/photography or providing live video feed 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.

6. The ability to offer training to persons individually or belonging to both private and/or public 

organizations that have interests in the use and application of a UAS for the purpose of the safe 

operation of a UAS to enhance the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) as well as for the 

protection of the persons and property.

As described fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of a UAS under controlled 

conditions in the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) will provide safety 

enhancements to the already safe operations in the industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval 

of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill 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.”
Regulations from which the exemption is requested:

14 CFR Part 21 subpart H

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b)

14 CFR 91.7 (a)

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)

14 CFR 91.103

14 CFR 91.109

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

14 CFR 91.121

14 CFR 91.151 (a)

14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b)

14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1)

14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2)

14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b)

Equipment to be operated is the DJI Phantom, S1000, S900, and Inspire 1, Model T600, with a total weight of 

2935g or 6.47lbs. The dimensions are 438mm x 451mm x 301mm or 17.24inch x 17.75inch x 11.85inch. 

Under still air the maximum speed is no more than 22m/s or 49mph with a cruising speed of 11m/s or 

25mph. The DJI Inspire 1 has the ability to hover and move along a vertical and horizontal plane 

simultaneously. The DJI Inspire 1 has four motors, Motor Model DJI 3510, powered by a 6-cell 4500mAh or 

5700mAh Lithium Polymer battery. There are four propellers, Propeller Model DJI 1345, in use. The DJI 

Inspire 1 will be controlled with the C1 remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.400GHz –

2.483GHz. The live video feed will have an operating frequency of 5.728GHz – 5.850GHz. The applicant will 

operate the UAS in line of sight within a closed off and predetermined area owned and/operated by the 

property representative.

Given the small size of the UAS and the controlled environment provided the proposed operations will adhere 

to the Reform Act’s safety requirements. The approval of this application presents no national security 

issues. Regarding the level of safety surrounding the proposed operations and the public benefit, reduction 

in environmental impacts, including but not limited to reduced emissions and noise, the grant of the 

requested exemption is in the public interest. Accordingly the applicant requests that the FAA grant the 

requested exemption with minimum delay.

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY

The operation limitations proposed for an equivalent or higher level of safety because operations will further 

enhance the safety of the persons and/or property using conventional aircraft.

These limitations and conditions to which the applicant agrees to adhere to when conducting commercial 

operations under the FAA issued exemption as set forth in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) include:

1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 lbs.

2. The UAS will have a maximum operating speed of no more than 50mph.
3. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the Pilot in Command (PIC) and/or Visual Observer 

(VO).

4. Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% 

battery power reserve or 30 minutes of flight time whichever occurs first.

5. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and not 

more than 200 feet above an elevated platform from which filming is planned.

6. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS Pilot, the Visual Observer (VO) and may 

include but not limited to a Camera Operator.

7. The UAS pilot will be a designated Pilot in Command (PIC) and hold a Medical Certificate. If the PIC 

feels another operator to be qualified with the necessary skills to be PIC & Class Medical Certificate, 

that person may be designated PIC provided they have a minimum of 20 hours of flight time with the 

UAS.

8. A briefing will be performed regarding the planned UAS operations prior to each day’s flight 

consisting of all the days’ production activities.

9. All flights will occur under Visual Flight Rules Meteorological Conditions (VMC) only.

10. The flights will occur no closer than a 5 mile radius of the geographic center/Airport Reference Point 

(ARP) of a tower controlled or uncontrolled airport.

11. If operations will be within a 5 mile radius of the geographic center/Airport Reference Point (ARP) of 

a tower controlled or uncontrolled airport the respective airports will be contacted advising them of 

the estimated flight time, flight duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information.

12. The operator will file FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the requested 

exemption, with the appropriate local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) no more than 72 hours 

but no less than 48 hours from planned operation.

13. The operator will obtain verbal/written consent of all persons involved with the planned operation 

and ensure that only consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation, and 

the radius may be reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination, as 

required under the FOM. With the advanced permission of the FSDO, operations at closer range may 

be approved.

14. The PIC and VO will have been trained in operation of UAS and receive up-to-date information for 

the particular UAS to be operated.

15. The PIC and VO will be able to communicate by voice, radio, and/or text at all times.

16. Written and/or verbal permission and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city 

jurisdictions, including law enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies.

17. If the UAS loses communications with the remote controller or loses GPS signal, the UAS will have 

the capability to return to a pre-determined location within a designated location and land 

autonomously.

18. The UAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles, weather, or 

emergencies.

Sincerely,

Kevin Jones/Owner

SkyView Innovation Technology

P.O. 3052 Elida, Ohio 45807 Phone# 567-825-6530 Email: skyviewinnovation@gmail.com