Floyd Fishel and Cooper Dunn 

OP Media, LLC 

2221 Peachtree RD NE Ste D Box 412 

Atlanta, GA 30309 

404-457-6694 

info@opmedia.net

Petition for Exemption 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Unmanned Aircraft System (DJI Inspire 1 Drone) use in NAS for compensation 

Objective: 

Petitioners, Floyd Fishel and Cooper Dunn, hereby petitions the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

on the respective behalf of their own and , OP Media, LLC, for exemption from Part 21; §§ 45.23(b); 

61.113(a) and (b); 91.7(a); 91.9(b)(2); 91.103; 91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) and (b); 

91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(2); and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations 

(14 CFR). This exemption, if approved, grants operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the 

purpose of commercial/industrial use and scripted, closed-set filming for the motion picture and 

television industry. 

The petitioners posit the following terms and conditions for exemption status herein requested: 

Areas of for hire use: 

Commercial Packages: 

OP Media LLC seeks to enter the market and provide aerial video and photo content for corporate 

clients (golf courses, residential/commercial real estate, large corporations, and state agencies) that 

wish to leverage the benefits this dynamic content to promote and deliver impactful media. 

Motion Picture/Film: 

In effort to extend and offer creative options to the greater public at large, Cooper Dunn and Floyd 

Fishel will leverage Cooper’s extensive past experience as a director of photography to bring new 

and innovative imagery while utilizing the DJI Inspire 1 platform. As a result, our company will 

empower our clients and continue to drive innovation in the film community.

Industrial Purposes: 

OP Media LLC has the skill set to provide industrial services for construction companies, agriculture, 

and private/public municipalities that wish to use aerial footage to assess(roofs, pipeline 

mechanisms, plant operations, crop growth, etc.) the integrity and progress of development sites. 
Description of Unmanned Aircraft System 

The UAS refers to the DJI Inspire 1 Quadcopter, which contains four rotors as well as four motors 

configured as a quadcopter. The DJI Inspire 1 is a modern quadcopter controlled by a piloting team 

that utilizes integrated real-time flight data through an FPV displayed through a mobile device. The 

flight team is able to take advantage of a dual remote control system to provide a customizable team 

approach to flying. The DJI Inspire 1 employs a GPS based alignment system with an accuracy of 

1.6 inches vertical and 8.2 inches horizontal. The copter can reach speeds approaching 35 mph in 

GPS mode and upwards of 45mph in manual “attitude mode”. The Inspire 1 can ascend at speeds 

reaching 10mph and descend at speeds reaching 8mph. OP Media LLC will operate with a 

maximum height range of 500ft in accordance with recommended FAA guidelines for UAS. The DJI 

Inspire 1 can safely operate in temperatures 32-104 farenheight. With a battery the quadcopter 

weighs 6.5 lbs with a flight time of up to 18 minutes depending on wind conditions and maneuvers. 

DJI uses custom motors model DJI 3510. When the Inspire is not able to fly in GPS mode, it utilizes 

an optical sensor that operates best with an altitude range of 2” to 198” and light conditions greater 

than 15 lux. 

Widespread use of the DJI Phantom series, partnered with the world wide release of the DJI Inspire 

1, illustrates a stable and safe entrance into the Unmanned Aircraft market. The referred to UAS falls 

within current FAA recommendations: weighs <45 lbs., will not exceed an altitude of 500 feet AGL, 

per UAS GPS system measurements, will be within the Command Pilot’s line of sight, will have a 

remote safety observer in perpetual communication with the PIC within 5 feet of each other, will not 

fly more than 40 MPH, will be limited to dawn to dusk flights, will always use Visual Flight Rules 

within visual line of sight, will never use first-person view by the PIC, while the PIC will have 

discretionary use of human vision unaided by any device aside from corrective lenses per current 

state issued drivers license specification, with 72 hours advance notice to the local FSDO of flight 

operations, the PIC will have >200 hours logged flight experience in equivalent UAS type or model, 

including a minimum of 10 takeoffs and landings within 30 days, with a robust holistic aircraft 

inspection by the PIC before takeoff.

The DJI Inspire 1 Satisfies The Statutory Criteria For Approval Under Section 333. 

The DJI Inspire 1 is defined as an UAS that qualifies for expedited approval under Section 333 for 

the commercial media purposes proposed by OP Media LLC. Each of the statutory criteria and other 

potentially relevant factors are satisfied: 

1. Section 333(b)(1) Criteria 

a. Size 

The Inspire 1 is 22.9 inches in diagonal length and overall 17.2in x 17.9in x 11.9in. Propellers are 

just under 1ft in length. Carbon fiber construction provides a balance between rigidity and optimal 

weight for steady flight. The DJI Inspire 1 easily meets the recommended suggested size for safe 

UAS use (See Exhibit 4). 
b. Weight

The Inspire 1 weighs 6.5 lbs. with battery and camera in place. 

c. Speed

The Inspire 1 is often flown at speeds of 25 mph or less. However, in motion picture situations where 

designated flying areas will be restricted to the public and professionals are taking part in the scene, 

speeds could reach upwards of 40 mph for a tracking shot. Inspire 1 has a maximum speed of 

approximately 45 mph. 

d. Operational Capability 

The Inspire 1 is capable of operating in the intuitive GPS mode that allows programmable flight 

patterns and Attitude GPS assisted mode that allow more open manual control by a skilled pilot with 

higher top end speeds for ascent, descent, and horizontal flight patterns(see exhibit 4). 

The transmitters operate in the 5ghz band between controllers and 2.4ghz band between controller 

and aircraft. 

The DJI Inspire 1 is capable of recording video in 4k at 24 and 30 frames per second as well as 

1080p at 24, 30, and 60 frames per second while utilizing micro-sd cards for storage. The Inspire 1 

is also suitable for recording still images in single or burst mode. 

The integrated FPV system sets the unit apart by providing real time essential information updated to 

insure those in charge of flying are updated in real time areas that 

e. Proximity to Airports/Populated Areas

For commercial purposes, the Inspire 1 will be flown over controlled areas (e.g., golf courses, 

construction sites, work facilities, and open fields) and away from airports (i.e., three nautical miles or 

more) or populated areas(1 nautical mile). For the most part, the Inspire 1 is flown at low altitudes of 

250 feet or less. It is typically flown within a range of only 150 meters (i.e., 492 feet) from the 

operator. 

f. Visual Line-of-Sight

Solution: We always employ a two person flight team to insure line of sight, coverage on the ground, 

and redundant skilled operators should one operator become physically unable to fly mid-flight. 

g. Maintenance:

The PIC follows the manufacturer’s(see exhibit 1) UAS aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life-limit requirements. Minimum operator manual requirements include: 

a. Actuators / Servos 

b. Transmission (Single Rotor) 
c. Powerplant (Motors) 

d. Propellers 

e. Electronic Speed Controller 

f. Batteries 

g. Mechanical Dynamic Components (Single Rotor) 

h. Remote Command and Control 

i. Ground Control Station (if applicable) 

j. Any other components as determined by the operator 

Applicable Statutes: 

Based on previous methods of operation and attention to safety, OP Media LLC satisfies the 

relevant statutory criteria and related factors for expedited approval pursuant to Section 333, 

including waiver of airworthiness certification under Section 44704. In addition, the DJI Inspire 1

meets the requirements and policies for exemptions, pursuant to Section 44701(f), from the FAA’s 

related airworthiness certification and related regulations (i.e., 14 C.F.R. parts 21, 27, and 14 C.F.R. 

§§ 45.23(b), 61.113(a)–(b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103, 91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(b), 

91.203(a)–(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), 91.417(a)–(b), and 91.1501). 

1. 14 C.F.R. Part 21: Airworthiness Certification 

Part 21 establishes procedural requirements for certifications under Section 44704, including 

airworthiness certificates. Both Sections 333 and 44701(b) authorize the FAA to exempt aircraft from 

airworthiness certification under this Part. As shown above, the DJI Inspire 1 adheres to standards 

for exemption from Part 21 based on its size, weight, speed, operational capability, and proximity to 

airports/populated areas. See Section 333. Furthermore, the described use of the DJI Inspire 1 

without an airworthiness certificate in the corporate and film/television operating areas identified 

above is much safer than conventional aircraft operating with an airworthiness certificate, and would 

provide multiple benefits to the public. In turn, OP Media LLC. requests an exemption from Part 21’s 

requirements for airworthiness certification. 

2. 14 C.F.R. Part 27: Airworthiness Standards for Normal Category Rotorcraft

Part 27 sets forth the procedural requirements for airworthiness certification of normal category 

rotorcraft. Since the DJI Inspire 1 would necessitate a certification under Part 27, as a rotorcraft, OP 

Media LLC. requests an exemption from Part 27’s airworthiness standards for the same reasons 

identified above. 

3. 14 C.F.R. § 45.23(b): Marking Requirements 

Section 45.23(b) states that on limited, restricted, or light-sport category aircraft, markings must 

identify the aircraft category and must be displayed “near each entrance to the cabin, cockpit, or 

pilot station.” Exemption from § 45.23(b) is suitable because the DJI Inspire 1 lacks an entrance to 

the cabin, cockpit, or pilot station, therefore the required marking can be displayed. OP Media LLC 

reserves the right to display any marking deemed worthy by the FAA, should it be necessary, to 

guide the organization of the UAS movement in lieu of location requirements of § 45.27(a) and the 
size requirements of § 45.29(f). In turn, OP Media LLC requests an exemption to § 45.23(b)’s 

marking requirements. 

4. 14 C.F.R. § 61.113(a) & (b): Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations: Pilot in Command 

Section 61.113(a) limits private pilots to being in command of non-commercial flights. Section 

61.113(b) grants an exception that allows a private pilot to command an aircraft, without passengers 

or property, in connection with business or employment if “[t]he flight is only incidental to that 

business or employment.” This exemption will provide access to media production contracts that are 

based solely on the ability to deliver aerial video content. By granting this exemption, OP Media 

LLC. will benefit the greater public by offering safe engaging aerial content that will benefit their 

business objectives. Since the content collected for clients is not incidental, OP Media LLC.

requests an exemption to § 61.113(a)’s commercial limitation and/or § 61.113(b)(1)’s requirement 

that the flight be incidental to the business to benefit from the exception. 

5. 14 C.F.R. § 91.7(a): Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

Section 91.7(a) requires that a civil aircraft be in an airworthy condition to be operated. The DJI 

Inspire 1 has recently been released world wide after a successful launch of the DJI Phantom 2 

series. In-depth survey of current news outlets and UAS forums have show the DJI system to be 

stable and reliable to operate within OP Media LLC productions. Aircraft airworthiness condition is 

aligned to: advanced GPS based piloting systems, comprehensive battery monitoring, manual flight 

logs maintained by PIC, and recommended manufacture maintenance schedules. Even more so, 

DJI constantly posts updates to firmware and promote public safety and conscientious operating 

practices through their DJI Pilot app and their website. Their operating instructions include a indepth preflight safety protocol for operation of each unit (See Exhibit 5). OP Media LLC. requests an 

exemption from this requirement. 

6. 14 C.F.R. § 91.9(b)(2): Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in the Aircraft 

Section 91.9(b)(2) does not allow a person to operate a civil aircraft “[f]or which an Airplane or 

Rotorcraft Flight Manual is not required by § 21.5 of this chapter, unless there is available in the 

aircraft a current approved Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual, approved manual material, 

markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.” Due to the size, physical build, and load 

capacity, the DJI Inspire has no no ability to carry such a manual. Even more so, UAS have no pilot 

on board making an on-board manual unnecessary. In turn, the safety-related purposes of this 

manual(see exhibit 5) requirement will be adhered to with the flight manual stationed at ground 

control with open access by the pilot operating the DJI Inspire 1. In turn, OP Media LLC requests an 

exemption from § 91.9(b)(2)’s flight manual requirements, on the condition that the DJI Inspire 1 flight 

manual be available at the ground control point during each operation. 

7. 14 C.F.R. § 91.103: Preflight Action 

Section 91.103 requires a pilot in command to become familiar with specific information before each 

flight, including information contained in the FAA-approved Flight Manual on board the aircraft. As no 

FAA-approved Flight Manual will be provided, OP Media LLC requests an exemption from § 91.103 
that would allow for the use of the DJI Inspire 1 operation manual, which includes a preflight 

checklist. See Exhibit 1. 

8. 14 C.F.R. § 91.109: Flight Instruction 

Section 91.109(a) provides that “[n]o person may operate a civil aircraft (except a manned free 

balloon) that is being used for flight instruction unless that aircraft has fully functioning dual controls.” 

The DJI Inspire 1 is a UAS designed without fully functioning dual controls; instead, a mentoring pilot 

can be near by to insure proper technique an easily take over the remote control should the pilot 

need assistance. Furthermore, the manufacture recommended safety guidelines are the foundation 

of any flight(see exhibit 4). Such an approach insures public safety and provides structured support 

for developing pilots in command. In turn, OP Media LLC requests an exemption to § 91.109’s flight 

instruction requirements. 

9. 14 C.F.R. § 91.119: Minimum Safe Altitudes 

Section 91.119 prescribes the minimum safe altitudes under which aircraft may not operate, 

including 500 feet above the surface and away from any person, vessel, vehicle, or structure in noncongested areas. See 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c). Section § 91.119(d)(1) 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.” 

To provide the intended varied-scope services, the DJI Inspire 1 will be operated at 250ft altitude or 

less in most situations. In addition, to safely fly a UAS requires the pilot in command and the 

designated spotter be less than 500 feet away during operation. With widespread use of the DJI 

Inspire 1 and similar units, the safety performance will be similar to, if not better, operating within the 

specified regulatory requirements. By operating at lower altitudes within the line of sight between the 

flight team and UAS, the DJI Inspire 1 will not interfere with other aircraft that are subject to the 

minimum safe altitude regulations. An exemption from § 91.119’s minimum safe altitude regulations 

is warranted. 

10. 14 C.F.R. § 91.121: Altimeter Settings 

Section 91.121 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. 

The DJI Inspire 1 utilizes a GPS to determine its location. Its height is constantly monitored through 

the DJI Pilot mobile app system used by the pilot in command and spotter, thus insuring operation 

at safe altitudes. For these reasons, OP Media LLC requests an exemption to § 91.121’s altimeter 

requirements. 

11. 14 C.F.R. § 91.151(b): Fuel Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions 

Section 91.151(b) prohibits a person from “begin[ning] a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR [(i.e., Visual 

Flight Rules)] 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, to fly after that 
for at least 20 minutes.” The DJI inspire 1 is battery powered and can fly at maximum for 22 minutes 

of flight time using extended batteries. Since the 18-22 minute flight window is ample time to safely 

capture planned and scripted shots by using carefully charged batteries to power the UAS, OP 

Media LLC. requests an exemption to § 91.151(b)’s fuel requirements because all of its flight times 

will be 22 minutes or less.

12. 14 C.F.R. § 91.203(a) & (b): Carrying Civil Aircraft Certification and Registration 

Section 91.203 requires a civil aircraft to have “within it . . . [a]n appropriate and current 

airworthiness certificate” that must be “displayed at the cabin or cockpit entrance so that it is legible 

to passengers or crew.” OP Media LLC. is seeking an exemption from the airworthiness certificate 

requirement and an exemption to this regulation. The DJI Inspire 1 is built to handle a specific load 

capacity to insure proper balance and camera movement, therefore it cannot carry a certification 

within the UAS. In extension, the DJI Inspire 1 lacks a cabin or cockpit entrance to display said 

certificate, and there are no passengers or crew that would benefit from such a display. In turn, OP 

Media LLC requests an exemption to § 91.203(a) & (b)’s requirements for carrying airworthiness 

certifications. 

13. 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a) & (b): Maintenance Inspections 

These regulations specify maintenance and inspection standards in reference to 14 C.F.R. Part 43. 

See, e.g., 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a) (stating that each owner or operator of an aircraft “[s]hall have that 

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”). OP Media LLC will need to be 

exempt from these regulations is needed because Part 43 and these sections apply only to aircraft 

that have been granted an airworthiness certificate, which the DJI Inspire 1 will not have. However, 

proper alignment of safe maintenance and inspection practices can be achieved using the 

recommended manufacturer maintenance requirements and careful oversight by experienced PIC 

and spotter(See Exhibit 1). OP Media LLC requests an exemption to the maintenance and inspection 

requirements contained in §§ 91.405, 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2), 91.417(a), and 91.417(b). 

14. 14 C.F.R. § 91.1501: Continued Airworthiness 

Section 91.1501(a) “requires operators to support the continued airworthiness of each airplane.” The 

DJI Inspire 1 will lack an airworthiness certificate, however an equivalent level of safety can be 

achieved when operated under the recommended FAA guidelines for UAS in addition to the 

conditions delineated above. In turn, OPMedia LLC requests an exemption from § 91.1501’s 

continued airworthiness requirements. 

15. 14 C.F.R. Part 137: Agricultural Aircraft Operations 

Part 137 provides requirements for the certification and operation of agricultural aircraft. A few of the 

requirements stipulate that the aircraft must be certificated and airworthy, see 14 C.F.R. § 137.19(d), 

and “equipped with a suitable and properly installed shoulder harness for use by each pilot,” id. § 

137.31(b). Many areas of focus in Part 137 were designed for manned aircraft, therefore they 

shouldn’t be applicable to the unmanned DJI Inspire 1. An airworthiness certification is required to 
satisfy the Part 137 requirements, yet OPMedia LLC’s DJI Inspire 1 won’t have one. As a result, OP 

Media LLC requests an exemption from the Part 137 airworthiness certification and operations 

requirements for agricultural aircraft. 

Further Considerations:

Mandatory PIC inspection of UAS must occur prior to every flight to ensure safety. Should 

inspections reveal UAS has an operational malady, then the aircraft is grounded until its 

machinations have received a full factory overhaul from an authorized service center that results in a 

subsequent favorable inspection to confirm flight worthy operation. The Ground Control Station, 

when used, also undergoes preflight diagnostics. All maintenance must be included in the aircraft log 

book that is maintained after each scheduled flight. 

All UAS undergoing maintenance that affects operations, i.e. component replacement, must 

undergo a test flight per the operator’s manual to verify proper operation (see exhibit 4). The PIC 

performing the functional test flight must document the field study in the UAS aircraft records of the 

flight. All requirements and procedures for a functional test flight and record entry are to be added to 

the flight log. 

Prior to motion picture filming or similar operations, a scripted test flight demonstration, administered 

by an operator-sanctioned and pilot, must be conducted, completed, and documented. This 

document must be available for review upon request by the Administrator. Since the flight 

qualifications are operator-developed, and there are no established practical test standards that 

support a jurisdictional FAA FSDO evaluation and approval of company designated examiners, the 

petitioners will conduct these tests in accordance with the operator’s manual. 

The UAS may not overtake any person except for authorized and consenting production personnel 

below a hazardous altitude in the event of mechanical failure or emergency. 

Prior to motion picture filming or similar operations, the PIC must have logged, in a manner 

consistent with 14 CFR § 61.51 (b), no less than five hours as a UAS pilot operating the make and 

model of UAS to be utilized for operations under the exemption and three takeoffs and three 

landings in the previous 90 days. All training, experiential, and takeoff and landing currency flights 

can be performed under this grant of exemption in order to achieve the required flight time and 90-

day currency. Throughout any of the aforementioned currency flights, all personnel inessential to 

flight operations are classified as non-participants, and the PIC must operate the UAS with a 

distance from non-participants as dictated by 14 CFR § 91.119. 

The operator’s manual outlines safety guidelines for consenting production personnel. All present 

personnel must be essential to closed-set film operations. Due to these procedures, no further 

FSDO or Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) approval is necessary for reductions in specified distances 

as prescribed in the petitioners’ manual. This is consistent with the manned aircraft procedures 

described in FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1 Issue a Certificate of Waiver for Motion Picture and 

Television Filming. 
The operator is to make sure that non-participating persons are not to come within 500 feet of the 

area except for necessary, consenting individuals involved in the filming production. If Administrator 

approves with assurance of no safety risk, this provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet. In 

example, an aviation safety inspector may determine an equivalent level of safety of the filming 

production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, safety barriers, etc.. Any such 

barriers may protect non-participating persons (public observers, news outlets, etc.) from debris in 

the event of an accident. Furthermore, this is inline with the same FAA Order 8900.1, V3, C8, S1. 

In the event of unplanned interference or an emergency, the UAS must abort flight, per the operator’s 

manual. 

In the event of UAS communications or GPS signal loss, the UAS must return to a pre-determined 

location within the security perimeter for landing or recovery, per the operator’s manual. 

Each UAS operation must conclude within 20 minutes flight time or with 25% battery power 

remaining, whichever occurs first. 

The PIC must request a NOTAM no more than 72 hours in advance and no less than 48 hours prior 

to operations. 

Procedural documentation and UAS record maintenance systems are to be developed by the 

operator, along with documentation of preventative maintenance, alterations, status of replacement 

component parts, and the total time in the service of the UAS. These documentations and 

procedures are to be included in the operator’s manual. 

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

The preflight inspection must account for all discrepancies, i.e., inoperable components, items, or 

equipment, as dictated by relevant preflight inspection sections of the operator’s manual. 

The radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the UA must comply with the 

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government oversight agency 

requirements prior to conducting operations. 

Three days before scheduled filming, the UAS operator affected by this exemption must submit a 

written Plan of Activities to the local FSDO with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 

three-day notification may be waived with FSDO approval. The Plan of Activities must include, at 

minimum, the following: 

1. Dates and times for all flights 

2. Operator name and phone number for the UAS filming production conducted under this grant of 

exemption 

3. Responsible party of UAS on-screen operation name and phone number 

4. Make, model, and serial or N-number of UAS to be used 

5. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the filming production event 
6. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials 

to conduct the filming production event; additionally, a list of those who gave permission must be 

made available, should an inspector request such a list 

7. Signature of exemption-holder or representative 

A submission of flight activity description, maps, area diagrams of any city, town, county, and/or 

state over which filming will be conducted as well as the altitudes essential to accomplish operations 

will be made to through the proper channels

The UAS may not operate in Class B, C, or D airspace without written approval from the FAA. The 

UA will avoid any and all operation within 5 nautical miles of the geographic center of a non-towered 

airport as suggested on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless, that is, a letter of 

agreement with that airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in 

accordance with a NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The airport management’s letter of 

agreement must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

The UAS must remain clear and give the right of way to all other manned operations at all times, 

including but not limited to other vehicles, and recreational activities such as parachuting, 

parasailing, hang gliders, etc.. 

UAS operations may not be conducted at night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All operations are to be 

conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights under special visual flight rules 

(SVFR) are not authorized. 

Under no circumstance will the UAS be remotely operated by the PIC. 

The UAS will not be operated <500 feet or <2,000 feet horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is 

<3 statute miles from the PIC. 

Any 1) incident, 2) accident, or 3) flight operation that offends the lateral or vertical operational area 

boundaries as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA’s UAS Integration Office 

(AFS-80) within 24 hours. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), per instructions 

contained on the NTSB web site: www.ntsb.gov, will be notified immediately should an accident 

occur. Further flight operations may not be conducted until the incident, accident, or flight offense is 

reviewed by AFS-80 and authorization to resume operations is granted. 

Unless otherwise stated in this grant of exemption, the UAS, PIC, and operator must comply with all 

applicable parts of 14 CFR including but not limited to parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.

Documents required under 14 CFR § 91.9 and § 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the UAS’s 

ground control station any time the aircraft is in operation. Upon request, these documents are to be 

made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official.
PIC Overview: 

Flight Team Cooper Dunn and Floyd Fishel have logged over 150 hours of structured and skilled 

flight time in the with the DJI Inspire 1 or similar quadcopter device. Initial flight hours were logged 

using a manual quadcopter call an SQ1. After manual flight techniques were mastered, OP Media 

LLC invested a DJI Inspire 1 to take advantage of the integrated 4k camera and advanced flight 

navigation feature set. Since acquiring the Inspire 1, Cooper Dunn and Floyd Fishel have logged just 

over 150 hours of purposeful flight time to sustain an advanced skill set and generate demo content 

to be used once an exemption is granted(see exhibit 3). In keeping with best practices, the flight 

team logs a average of 2.5 hrs per week cultivating flight techniques to enhance our skill-set. Any 

and all flights granted under this exemption will be flown by said flight team under the terms written 

here in. 

A dedicated and safe systematic approach to flying a UAS is a self-directed training program that is 

performed away from the public and insures the flight team is prepared and sharp for flying 

opportunities that appear with short notice. In turn, OP Media LLC would like to be granted an 

exemption with the understanding that we commit to sustain frequent and varied flights on a 

monthly basis to maintain flight ready status and insure optimal operation of said DJI Inspire 1. 

Furthermore, this continued propensity for consistent flights will bring OP Media LLC in line with the 

target of 240 hours of skilled flight time as a recommended bench mark of mastery. As our 

exemption is process we will surpass this figure and can update the flight log to reflect this 

experience and resubmit as needed. 

Benefit to Public: 

Public benefit is multi-dimensional as our entrance into the commercial market as a for hire aerial 

videography outfit will provide a legitimate authorized company to serve the thriving corporate/film/

television market in the southeast. In addition, our services will benefit the the greater good of the 

public by collecting content from a new perspective not previously offered. Furthermore, OP Media 

LLC. can avail themselves to local municipalities, private industries, and other interested parties in 

effort to provide cost effective solutions for maintenance and upkeep of public infrastructure, which 

are safer and provide more frequent coverage vs. tradition helicopter solutions. Even more so, this 

exemption benefits the public in the sense that the operators contained within have taken the proper 

steps to educate and train themselves in a manner that places the concern and safety of the public 

as the top priority in any aerial video production. 
Summary Request: 

As detailed via previous terms and conditions, the partners signed below, seek FAA authorization of 

said exemption status. In turn, the certificate of authority and certificate of exemption will grant OP 

Media LLC to operate within the above parameters for compensation or hire within the United States 

National Air Space. 

Respectfully Submitted:

/s 

Floyd Fishel 

/s 

Cooper Dunn

Exhibit	1	-	DJI	Inspire	1
Exhibit:	2	Cooper	Dunn	Flying	DJI	Inspire	1