1 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

June 27, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20590

Petition of Forza Business Strategies, Inc., dba Forza RPV for Exemption 

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

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 CFR

Part 11, Forza Business Strategies, Inc., dba Forza RPV, hereby applies for an

exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) identified below, to allow

commercial operations of small unmanned aerial system (i.e., sUAS).

This exemption is in accordance with protocols outlined in this petition for exemption,

to include the attached Forza RPV Operations Manual1, Forza RPV UAS Aircraft 

Training Manual1, and any other requirements established by the FAA pursuant to 

Section 333 of the Reform Act.

This exemption would permit commercial operation by Forza RPV, which will use the

PMG Recon and the DJI Phantom III Quadcopter to conduct sUAS inspections of electric 

utility, pipelines, environment and ecological areas, photography and videography of real 

estate, and aerial advertising/marketing. Forza RPV operation under the exemption will

be subject to strict operating requirements and conditions to ensure an equivalent level of

safety to currently authorized operations using manned aircraft and under conditions as

may be modified by the FAA as required by Section 333.2

_______________________

1 Micro Drone Vision, Inc. submits the Forza RPV Operations Manual and Training Manual as a Confidential 

document under 14 CFR § 11.35(b), the entire content of both Manuals contain confidential commercial and 

proprietary information that Micro Drone Vision has not and will not share with others. These Manuals contain

operating procedures and training procedures that are not available to the public and are protected from release under 

the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC § 552 (b) (4).

2 Micro Drone Vision, Inc. is filing this exemption request on behalf of Forza RPV. This exemption request is 

substantially similar to Micro Drone Vision, Inc. approved 333 Exemption application.
2 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

Forza RPV will be operate under controlled VFR conditions at low altitude in airspace

that is permitted in accordance with Forza RPV approved Certificate of Authorization 

(COA). They will operate the sUAS with pilots who are current and qualified with a 

FAA Pilot Certificate and only after completing Forza RPV training program. Finally,

the FAA ATC will approve the airspace in which the sUAS will operate in advance in 

accordance with the approved COA.

Forza RPV respectfully submits this request for an exemption because it can safely 

operates this sUAS. Currently, the operations of Forza RPV plans to conduct will be in 

lieu of comparatively hazardous operations now conducted with fixed wing and rotary

conventional aircraft. The FAA can have confidence that the operations will be 

conducted at an equivalent level or greater level of safety. Approval of this exemption

would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA

Administrator’s) responsibilities under Section 333(c) of the Reform Act to “establish

requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace

system.”

For your convenience, Micro Drone Vision, Inc. has organized Forza RPV Exemption 

request as follows:

I. Petitioner's Description

II. Relevant Statutory Authority

III. Qualifications for Approval Under Section 333 of the Reform Act

IV. Description of Proposed Operations

V. Regulations From Which Exemption is Requested

VI. Public Interest

VII. Privacy

VIII. Federal Registry Summary

IX. Conclusion
3 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

I. Petitioner's Description: 

Forza RPV, headquartered in Chino Hills, CA is a company that provides a sUAS for

inspections, real estate photography and videography, Aerial Advertising and 

Marketing in a compliant and safe environment. Forza RPV plans on providing a wide

range of services as the sUAS market expands.

The management at FORZA RPV hasmore than 20 years'experience inaviation

operations and has been specifically trained to operate sUAS aircraft. The Vice

President is a certificated commercial airplane pilot with ratings for single-engine

land and sea; multi-engine land; instrument and is an Airplane, Instrument, and

Multi-engine Certificated Flight Instructor. Further, the Vice President holds a

Bachelor of Science degree inAviation Business Administration and a Master of

Science Degree inAeronautical Science from Embry-RiddleAeronautical University

(ERAU) andserves anAdjunct Instructorfor ERAU teachingRotorcraft Operations

and Aviation Safety. Previously, the Vice President was an International Standards for

Business Aircraft Operations Auditor and served asthe Supervisor of Flight

Operations of a Fortune 200 company's rotorcraft flight department. The Vice

President is uniquely skilled in fixed and rotary-wing Safety Management Systems

and its development and implementation in operational practice.

Forza RPV goal is to operate in an accident-free environment by:

● Demonstrating a commitment by management and all employee’s to 

operator in a compliant manner. 

● Identify hazard and risk while eliminating or controlling all these risk.

They will use steps to intervene and report when unsafe work practices

appear to exist. 

● Train all employees involved in flight operations to operate at the 

highest standard level.

The contact information for Petitioner is as follows:

Forza Business Strategies, Inc., dba Forza RPV

5129 Morning Glory Court

Chino Hills, CA 91709

Gil Aguilar, Vice President 

Cell: 909-762-3580
4 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

II. Relevant Statutory Authority:

This petition for exemption is submitted to fulfill Congress' goal in passing Section

333(a) through (c) of the Reform Act. Congress has directed the FAA "to safely

accelerate the integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace 

system." Pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform Act, the FAA Administrator is to 

consider whether certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the National

Airspace ("NAS") before completion of the formal UAS rulemaking, based on the 

following considerations:

• The UAS's size, weight, speed, and operational capability;

• Operation of the UAS in close proximity to airports and populated areas;

and

• Operation of the UAS within the visual line of sight of the operator.3

If the Secretary determines that such vehicles "may operate safely in the National

Airspace System, the Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of

such aircraft in the National Airspace System".

Additionally, the FAA Administrator has general authority to grant exemptions from its

safety regulations and minimum standards when the Administrator decides a requested

exemption is in the public interest. A party requesting an exemption must explain the

reasons why the exemption: (1) would benefit the public as a whole, and (2) would not 

adversely affect safety (or how it would provide a level of safety at least equal to the 

existing rules).

The Federal Aviation Act expressly grants the FAA the authority to issue exemptions.

This statutory authority, by its terms, includes exempting civil aircraft, as the term is

defined under 40101 of the Act, from the requirement that all civil aircraft must have a

current airworthiness certificate and those regulations requiring commercial pilots to 

operate aircraft in commercial service:

The Administrator may grant an exemption from a requirement

of a regulation prescribed under subsection (a) or (b) of this

section or any of sections.

_________________________

3 Forza RPV submission places a duty on the Administrator to not only process applications for exemptions under 

Section 333, but for the Administrator, if he deems the conditions proposed herein require modification in order to 

allow approval, to supply conditions for the safe operation of the sUAS. Forza RPV welcomes the opportunity to

consult with FAA staff in order to address any issues or concerns that this proposal may raise that they believe may

require modification.
5 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

III. Qualifications for Approval Under Section 333 of the Reform Act

The proposed operations in this petition for exemption qualify for expedited approval

under Section 333 of the Reform Act. Each of the statutory criteria and other relevant

factors are satisfied.

The proposed operations would permit Forza RPV the use of small UAS under

controlled conditions in airspace that is: (1) predetermined; (2) controlled as to access;

and that (3) provides an increased level of safety beyond that existing when fixed or 

rotor wing aircraft are used to accomplish the same purpose.

Forza RPV uses a sUAS multirotor, weighing less than 55 pounds including payload. It 

will operate, under normal conditions, at speeds not to exceed 50 mph. The multirotor

has the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal plane. Forza RPV

sUAS will operate in line of sight, during daylight hours, and will only operate within

a sterile area described in the enclosed Operations Manual. Forza RPV will operate at 

or below 400 feet AGL and will file a NOTAM for each flight operated in controlled 

airspace that is required. All required permissions and permits would be obtained from

territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, Including local law enforcement, fire, or

other appropriate governmental agencies prior to operating a sUAS.

Given the small size of the sUAS’s involved and the restricted sterile environment

within which it will operate, Forza RPV exemption falls within the zone of safety and

demonstrate an equivalent level of safety, in which Congress desired the FAA to 

permit commercial UAS operations by exemption pending completion of formal

rulemaking. Also, due to the size of the sUAS and the confined area in which the

sUAS will operate, approval of the application presents no hazard in the NAS.

Considering the clear direction in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority

contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended, the equivalent level of safety

surrounding the proposed operations, and the significant public benefit, the grant of 

the requested exemptions is also in the public interest.

IV. Description of Proposed Operations

The enclosed Operations Manual describes, in detail, the policies and procedures for

Forza RPV proposed sUAS operations. To assist the FAA in its safety assessment of 

Forza RPV proposed sUAS operations, below is a summary of operational limitations

and conditions that will ensure an equivalent or higher level of safety to operations

conducted under current regulatory guidelines:

1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 pounds.

2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of the PIC and visual 

observer.
6 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

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

to the amount of time the sUAS can be flown and still maintain a 

reserve battery power or fuel quantity of no less than 25%.

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

5. Flights will be operated at a lateral distance of least 100 feet from any

inhabited structures, buildings, vehicles, vessels, people not associated

with the operation or who have not signed a waiver in advance of the 

operation.

6. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS Pilot in 

Command and a Visual Observer. Additional crewmembers consist of a 

Pilot and a Camera Operator.

7. The sUAS Pilot in Command will be an FAA licensed airman with at

least a sport pilot's certificate, third class medical or drivers license 

equivalent, and a current check required by14 CFR Part 61.56 in an 

aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

8. Forza RPV will designate a Pilot in Command ("PIC") for each 

mission.

9. The sUAS will operate only within a confined "Sterile Area" as

defined in the Operations Manual.

10. Prior to the operations at a particular location, a site inspection will 

have been conducted. On the day of the mission the management 

person and the PIC will concur on dispatching of the mission. 

11. In accordance with Operations Manual a briefing will be conducted in 

regard to the planned sUAS operations prior to each day's missions. It

will be mandatory that all personnel who will be performing duties

within the boundaries of the sterile area be present for this briefing.

12. Forza RPV crew will use the checklist and callouts required in the 

Operations Manual.

13. The sUAS will be maintained in accordance with inspection program 

specified in the Forza RPV Operations Manual and in compliance with 

the manufacturer’s guidelines.

14. In the event of an accident involving a sUAS operated by Forza RPV, 

they will cease operations and report the accident to the NTSB and

AFS-80.
7 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

15. Pilot in Command and Visual Observer will at all times be

able to communicate by voice.

16. Pilot in Command, Pilot, Camera Operator, Visual Observer, and 

Operational Personnel will have been trained and tested in accordance 

to Forza RPV UAS Aircraft Training Manual.

17. All required permissions and permits would be obtained from

territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, including local law

enforcement, fire or other appropriate governmental agencies.

18. If the sUAS loses communications signal, the sUAS will have the

capability to return to a pre-determined location within the Sterile Area 

and land.

19. Contingency plans will be in place to safely terminate flight if there

is a loss of communication between the pilot and the observer.

20. The sUAS has the capability to abort a flight in case of 

unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

21. Forza RPV, by following procedures listed in the Operations Manual 

will assure no individuals’ privacy is violated.

22. Procedures have been established in Forza RPV Operations Manual to 

contact ATC prior to operating in airspace other than G.

V. Regulations From Which Exemption is Requested

A. 14 CFR § Part 61.113 (a) and (b) Private Pilot Privileges and

Limitations; Pilot in Command

B. 14 CFR § 91.103: Preflight Action

C. 14 CFR § 91.113: Right-of-Way Rules

D. 14 CFR § 91.119 (c): Minimum Safe Altitudes

E. 14 CFR § 91.121: Altimeter Settings

F. 14 CFR § 91.151(b): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR

Conditions

G. 14 CFR § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) and (b):

Maintenance Inspections
8 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

A. 14 CFR § Part 61.113 (a) and (b) Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations; 

Pilot in Command

Section 61.113(a) & (b) limit private pilots to non-commercial operations. Unlike

a conventional aircraft that carries a pilot, passengers, and cargo, the sUAS’s are

remotely controlled with no passengers or property of others on board. Forza 

RPV respectfully proposes that the FAA should take into account the

characteristics and procedures of the particular UAS.

Forza RPV proposes that the actual operation of the sUAS does not require the

Pilot to hold a private pilot certificate. Instead, the actual site operation 

requires a sport pilot certificate. Forza RPV proposes the following 

requirements:

• Pilot in Command Requirements:

1. The PIC must possess a Sport Pilot’s Certificate and a valid third-class 

medical certificate or drivers license equivalent; 

2. The PIC must have accumulated and logged a minimum of 200 flight cycles 

and 25 hours of total time as a UAS pilot and at least 10 hours logged as a 

UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor) and 5 hours in 

type of UAS aircraft. 

3. The PIC must have accumulated and logged a minimum of five hours as 

UAS pilot with the make and model of UAS to be utilized for operations 

under the exemption and three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days. 

4. The PIC must have successfully completed the qualification process as 

specified in the Forza RPV Operations Manual and Forza RPV Training 

Program, to include a knowledge and skill test. 

5. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 14 CFR 

Part 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot 

certificate.

• Pilot Requirements:

1. The Pilot must have accumulated and logged a minimum of 200 flight cycles 

and 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot and at least 10 hours 

logged as a UAS pilot with a similar UAS type (single blade or multirotor). 

2. The Pilot must have accumulated and logged a minimum of five hours as 

UAS pilot with the make and model of UAS to be utilized for operations 

under the exemption and three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days. 

3. The Pilot must have successfully completed the qualification process as 

specified in the Forza RPV Operations Manual and Forza RPV Training 

Program, to include a knowledge and skill test. 

4. The Pilot must have successfully completed the recurrent requirements as 

specified in Forza RPV Training Program within the last 12 calendar months.
9 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

Equivalent Level of Safety

Forza RPV utilizes both a PIC and a Pilot to increase safety during flight operations. 

While the Pilot is concentrating on flying the UAS the PIC has the ability oversee safety 

of the entire operations. The PIC will always remain within 10 feet of the Pilot when the 

UAS is airborne to assist or take over if an emergency should happen. 

Procedures developed by Forza RPV far exceed the current safety requirements 

established by the FAA. Forza RPV respectfully requests the option to use a two pilot 

crew and the second crewmember not having to possess a sport pilot certificate. 

B. 14 CFR § 91.103: Preflight Action

Forza RPV requests an exemption from the preflight actions requirements of 14

CFR 91.113 that prescribes the preflight actions under which aircraft may operate:

Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all 

available information concerning that flight. 

(a) Flight under IFR or a flight not in the vicinity of an airport, weather reports and 

forecasts, fuel requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot 

be completed, and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in command has 

been advised by ATC;

(b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of intended use, and the following 

takeoff and landing distance information:

(1) For civil aircraft for which an approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight 

Manual containing takeoff and landing distance data is required, the 

takeoff and landing distance data contained therein; and

(2) For civil aircraft other than those specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this 

section, other reliable information appropriate to the aircraft, relating to 

aircraft performance under expected values of airport elevation and 

runway slope, aircraft gross weight, and wind and temperature.

Forza RPV will not operate sUAS’s under IFR conditions or when the ceilings are below 

1000 feet and the visibility is below 3 statute miles. Forza RPV does not operate UAS’s 

that have an approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing distance 

data. 

Equivalent Level of Safety

Located in Forza RPV Operations Manual are procedures describing steps the PIC must 

follow to assure that the weather will be adequate to complete the mission in VFR 

condition. In UASs operations where density altitude is above 5000 feet Forza RPV will 
10 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

the will conduct a flight test at gross weight to measure performance limitations of said 

UASs prior to conducting commercial operations. 

C. 14 CFR 91.113: Right-of-Way Rules

Forza RPV request an exemption from 14 CFR 91.113 Right-of-way rules, requiring

vigilance by each person operating an aircraft so as to see and avoid other aircraft. When 

a rule of this section gives another aircraft the right-of-way, the pilot shall give way to 

that aircraft and may not pass over, under, or ahead of it unless well clear.

Forza RPV operates a small pilotless sUAS and cannot comply with these rules as they 

have been written. 

Equivalent Level of Safety

Forza RPV operates a sUAS at or below an altitude of 400 feet AGL, well below the 

normal operating altitude of other aircraft. Forza RPV Operations Manual specifies that a 

Pilot in Command with experience will oversee each mission and has knowledge of the 

see and avoid rules. A Visual Observer will assist the PIC in looking for aircraft entering 

the operations area. It’s the responsibility of the PIC to cease operations and land the 

UAS immediately whenever and aircraft comes into the vicinity creating a potential 

threat. Operations cannot recommence until the threat is clear.

D. 14 CFR. § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes

Forza RPV requests an exemption from the minimum safe altitude requirements of 14

CFR 91.119 that prescribes the minimum safe altitudes under which aircraft may

operate:

• Over any congested area of a city, town, or settlement, or over any open air 

assembly of persons, an altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 

a horizontal radius of 2,000 feet of the aircraft.

• Over other than congested areas at an altitude of 500 feet above the surface, 

except over open water or sparsely populated areas. In those cases, the aircraft 

may not be operated closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel, vehicle, or 

structure.

Section 91.119 (d) allows for a helicopter to operate at less than those minimum 

altitudes when it can be operated "without hazard to persons or property on the

surface," provided that "each person operating the helicopter complies with any routes

or altitudes specifically prescribed for helicopters by the FAA."
11 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

To provide the intended operations, the sUAS is normally operated below 400 feet

AGL. Additionally, due to the nature of the proposed operations, the sUAS will 

maintain a lateral distance of at least 100 feet from inhabited structures, buildings,

vehicles, and vessels, and from people not associated with the operation.

Equivalent Level of Safety

Compared to flight normal aircraft, Forza RPV multi-rotor aircraft weigh a maximum 

of 55 pounds, and given the lack of flammable fuel, any risk associated with these

operations is far less than those that presently exist with conventional aircraft. An

equivalent level of safety will be achieved given the size, weight, and speed of the

UAS, as well as the location where it is operated. As set forth in the Operations 

Manual, the sUAS will be operated in a sterile area, where buildings and people will

not be exposed to operations without their pre-obtained consent. Because of the

advance notice to the property owners and participants, all affected individuals will be

well aware of the planned flight operations as set forth in the Operations Manual. 

Furthermore, by operating at such lower altitudes, the sUAS will not interfere with 

aircraft that are subject to the minimum safe altitude regulations. Finally, the

successful safety record of sUAS’s has demonstrates that they can be safely at these 

lower altitudes and closer operating environments.

E. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings

Forza RPV seeks an exemption from 14 CFR 91.121, which requires a person

operating an aircraft to maintain cruising altitude or flight level by reference to an 

altimeter that is set to the elevation of the departure airport or barometric pressure.

An exemption is required because the sUAS does not have a barometric altimeter, but 

rather a GPS altitude read out.

Equivalent Level of Safety

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved by following the procedures set forth in 

the Operations Manual. Forza RPV will confirm the altitude of the launch site shown 

on the GPS altitude indicator before flight. Moreover, the PIC will use the GPS

altitude indicator to constantly monitor the sUAS's height, thus ensuring operation at

safe altitudes.

F. 14 CFR 91.151(a): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

Forza RPV requests an exemption from 14 CFR § 91.151(a)'s fuel requirements for

flight in VFR conditions. Section 91.151 states:

(a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions

unless (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) there is 

enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing, and

assuming normal cruising speed –
12 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 25 minutes; or

(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.

The batteries powering Forza RPV sUAS provide approximately 30 minutes of

powered flight. To meet the 30 minutes reserve requirement in 14 CFR 91.151, sUAS

flights could not be conducted. Given the limitations on the sUAS's proposed flight

area and the location of its proposed operations within a predetermined area, a safety

margin based on a reserve amount of battery life is needed.

Forza RPV will not be conducting any sUAS flights at night.

Equivalent Level of Safety

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because the operations will be conducted

on-site without significant transit time by the sUAS. All flights will be planned to 

terminate with no less than 25% reserve battery power still available. This restriction

would be more than adequate to return the sUAS safely to its planned landing zone

from anywhere in its confined area of operation even in the event of an unexpected 

occurrence. Operation of the sUAS with less than 30 minutes of reserve fuel does not 

include the type of risks that Section 91.151(a) was intended to alleviate given the size

and speed of the small UAS, and the proximity of the flight operation to the landing

zone. Moreover, operation will be limited to controlled areas where only people and

property owners, or official representatives who have signed waivers will be allowed.

G. 14 CFR § 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) and (b):

 Maintenance Inspections

Forza RPV also seeks an exemption from the maintenance inspection requirements

contained in 14 CFR 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), 91.417(a) and (b). These 

regulations specify maintenance and inspection standards in reference to 14 CFR Part

43. 14 CFR 91.405(a) (stating that each owner or operator of an aircraft "shall have the

aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required

inspections ...have discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter").

An exemption to these regulations is needed because Part 43 and these sections only

apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, which the sUAS will not have.

Equivalent Level of Safety

An equivalent level of safety will be achieved because maintenance and inspections 

will be performed in accordance with the Forza RPV Operations Manual. As 

provided in the Operations Manual, the operator will ensure that the sUAS is in 

working order prior to initiating flight, perform required maintenance, and keep a log

of any maintenance performed. The operator is the person most familiar with the 

aircraft and best suited to maintain the aircraft in an airworthy condition to provide

the equivalent level of safety.
13 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

If mechanical issues arise, the sUAS's size and carrying capacity, and the fact that flight

operations will only take place in restricted areas for limited periods of time during

daylight hours, creates less risk than that associated with conventional rotorcraft

performing the same operation.

VI. PUBLIC INTEREST

Granting Forza RPV an exemption furthers the public interest. National policy set by

Congress favors early integration of UAS into the national airspace in controlled, safe

working environments such as those propose in this petition. The one vision of Forza 

RPV is to help facilitate safe integration of sUAS’s into mainstream USA in the 

following areas:

• Inspections

To integrate sUAS operations into electric utility visual inspection of conductors

and hardware, wood, TSP, and lattice structures, right-of-way clearance and 

condition, and vegetation height and clearance. Also, conduct pipeline inspection

of hardware, right-of-way clearance and condition, and vegetation height and 

clearance 

• Photography and Videography

Whether the shot requires unique views and expansive panning or extreme 

altitude with radical views, the UAS is designed to hold up under demanding 

conditions. Because of the autopilot feature with pre-designed mission 

management and R/C control interrupt, the pilot and camera operator can easily 

create the ultimate shot with HD video or HD still photos. When working close 

in on a closed set the hazards to the actors are greatly reduced due to the size of 

the sUAS.

• Real Estate

The sUAS can be used in all areas of real estate, Including commercial,

residential and industrial properties. Using a sUAS, real estate professionals can 

create promotional videos, photos and unique shots that normal camera aspects 

cannot capture. Forza RPV easy-to-use video and photo platform enables 

properties to stand out, providing dazzling views that are typically shown via 

expensive computer animation or costly helicopter rentals. Imagine shooting a 

view from a high-rise condo in stunning high definition that shows your potential 

customer the actual view from the residence. The remote platform facilitates new 

planning, zoning and large developments. Simple and easy-to-use video and still 

photography allow for multiple height pictures and elevation views.
14 Page - Forza RPV Exemption Request

• Environmental and Ecological Conservation

Forza RPV would introduce and demonstrate that the sUAS can aid 

environmental, ecological, land management and conservation efforts by forest 

classification and inventory, tree height monitoring, tree density and variability, 

tree regeneration, forest health and stress monitoring, stream flow and streambed 

mapping, vegetation encroachment and more. The sUAS can fly pre-saved 

missions via the fully automated ground station, which allows for time-lapse 

photos of fields, forest and known land tracts. It also can accurately recreate the 

same pattern during all seasons, providing invaluable data for land and soil 

management. Using HD video, HD photos, and IR cameras allows for detailed 

analysis and recording. With photo rendering software, 3D maps and topography 

can be used in conjunction with time-lapse photos to create highly detailed maps 

for erosion, flood mapping and other critical aspects of land management.

VII. Privacy

Forza RPV has established a chapter in their Operations Manual to protect the public 

privacy. Forza RPV knows that many individual have concerns about privacy from the 

operations of sUAS’s. Forza RPV has created a privacy notice that informs residents, 

commercial property owners, churches, schools, and governmental organizations of 

our intent to conduct commercial drone operations in proximity to their property. 

VIII. Federal Registry Summary

Pursuant to 14 CFR Part 11, the following summary is provided for publication in the

Federal Register, should it be determined that publication is needed:

Forza RPV seeks an exemption from the following rules:

14 CFR Part 61.113 (a) and (b); 14 CFR 91.103; 14 CFR 91.113; 14 CFR 91.119; 14 

CFR 91.121; 14 CFR 91.151(a); 14 CFR 91.405(a); 14 CFR 91.407(a)(1); 14 CFR; 

91.409(a)(2); 14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b).

Approval of this exemption request allows Forza RPV to conduct commercial

operations with small and lightweight unmanned aerial systems. The cornerstone of 

Forza RPV business is safety, which enhance sUAS operations in the NAS while

reducing risk to the general public and property owners.

Forza RPV uses a sUAS, weighing less than 55 pounds and powered by batteries and 

small amounts of fuel. This eliminates virtually all of that risk given the reduced mass 

and lack of large amounts of combustible fuel carried on board as compared manned 

aircraft. The sUAS is transported to the designated mission area and set up there. The

sUAS will carry no passengers or crew and, therefore, will not expose them to the 

risks associated with manned aircraft flights.
T h e o p e r a t i o n o f th i s s m a l l U A S w i l l p r o v i d e a n e q u i v a l e n t l e v e l o f s a f e t y ,

s u p p o r t i n g

th e g r a n t o f th e e x e m p t i o n s r e q u e s t e d h e r e i n ,

I n c l u d i n g e x e m p t i n g th e a pp l i c a n t f r o m

t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f s e v e r a l r e g u l a t i o n s a n d a l l o w i n g c o m m e r c i a l o p e r a t i o n s . T h e s e

l i g ht w e i g ht s U A S 's o p e r a t e a t s l o w s p e e d s ,c l o s e t o t h e g r o u n d ,a n d i n a s t e r i l e

e n v i r o n m e n t . A s a r e s u l t ,t h e y a r e f a r s a f e r t h a n c o n v e n t i o n a l a e r i a l s u r v e y a n d

i n s p e c t i o n o p e r a t i o n s c o n d u c t e d w i t h f i x e d w i n g a i r c r a ft o r h e l i c o p t e r s .

I f a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n i s r e q u i r e d ,o r i f y o u h a v e a n y q u e s t i o n s r e g a r d i n g t h i s

P e t i t i o n f o r E x e m p t i o n , p l e a s e c o n t a c t th e u n d e r s i g n e d a t :

V e r y ta l l y y o u r s ,

B o n i t a E d w a r d s ,O w n e r / D i r e c t o r o f O p e r a t i o n s

M i c r o D r o n e V i s i o n ,I n c .

C e l l P h o n e : 32 1- 5 0 5- 2 9 3 0

E m a i l : b o n n i e @m i c r o d r o n e v i s i o n . c o m

15 Pa g e -F o r z a RP V E x e m p t i o n R e q u e s t