Petition for Exemption

Cameron Gallagher

Videographer/Photographer

I, Cameron Gallagher, hereby submit this petition for exemption under Section 333; FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333.

I request this exemption in order to operate my UAV/UAS, DJI Phantom 3 Professional 

Quadcopter Aircraft, in order to provide services for profit to include aerial photography, aerial 

cinematography, aerial filming and photography for education, real estate, construction firms, 

agricultural modeling, crop monitoring operations, aerial mapping, special events to include but 

not limited to weddings, private or public parties/events, business advertising, promotional 

events, geological surveying, and environmental studies.

The ability to provide these services to other local businesses and individuals in my community 

will 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; i.e. the use of larger 

aircraft carrying humans and flammable fuel. By utilizing the UAV/UAS the same results can be 

achieved with much safer conditions.

Prior to each flight/operation of the UAV/UAS, I will conduct a Pre-Flight Safety Inspection. All 

flights will be performed areas cleared for flight using www.skyvector.com to make sure we are in 

authorized airspace. 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. Any and all repairs will be performed only 

by the manufacturers authorized repair facilities/ providers. The FAA can be confident that 

operations of this UAV/UAS will achieve at least the equivalent or greater level of safety.

The requests of this petition are similar to those of Mr. Matt Vanacoro, Mr. Brian Punch, Mr. Jase 

W. Robak, Mr. Todd Thomas Drone Pics, Brandon Drivon, and Mr. Mike Lloyd Lloyd & 

Associates, many of whom have received Section 333 exemptions for comparable aircraft for 

similar operations.

The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which I am seeking exemption 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).
Please find the included User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide, and Intelligent Flight 

Battery Safety Guide. Photographs, video, and serial number of my DJI Phantom Quadcopter 

are available upon request should you require them.

I thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Cameron Gallagher

Videographer/Photographer

Quick Start Guide - http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_Quick_Start_Guide_en_v1

.2.pdf

User Manual - http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v1.2_en.pdf

Battery Safety Guide - http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Intelligent_Flight_Battery_Safety_Guidelines_en.pdf

Safety Guide - http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Safety_Guidelines_Disclaimer_en.pdf