Petition for Exemption filed under Section 333

1. Petitioners should describe how the proposed UAS operation will be safely conducted to 

minimize the risk of to the NAS or to persons and property on the ground. 

a. The UAS (DJI Phantom 2 Vision+) will follow all FAA guidelines as outlined in Section 333.

b. I will follow guidelines for flight as outlined in the User Manual

i. Do not use aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speed 

exceeding category 4, snow, rain, and smog.

ii. Fly in open fields as high buildings or steel structures may affect the accuracy of 

the onboard compass.

iii. Keep the Phantom away from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees 

or bodies of water while in flight.

iv. Reduce the chance of electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with 

high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations or radio transmission 

towers.

v. The Phantom cannot operate within the polar areas.

vi. Do not fly the aircraft within no-fly zones specified by local laws and regulations.

c. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ is a “quadrotor with built-in Flight Control System with 

integrated gimbal and camera. It features an FC Assistant Port, Camera Data Port, and a 

specialized battery compartment for its flight battery.”

d. Please see link to User Manual for flight performance and performance limitations. 

i. http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_2_vision_plus/en/Phantom_2_Vision_Pl

us_User_Manual_v1.8_en.pdf

2. Petitioners should describe any procedures they would implement, such as pre-flight 

inspections, maintenance, and repair, to ensure that the UAS is in a condition for safe flight. 

a. Pre-flight inspections will include but not be limited to 

i. Ensure that Remote Controller, Smart Battery, Range Extender, and smart 

phone are fully charged. 

ii. Check propeller mounts.

iii. Damping absorbers are in functional condition, no breaks or wear.

iv. Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly.

v. Camers lens cap has been removed.

vi. Micro SD card has been properly inserted. 

vii. Motors spin up and are functioning normally.

viii. DJI VISION app is connected to the camera. 

b. Following each flight the Phantom will be inspected and proper maintenance is handled. 

i. Change propeller blades, damping absorbers, etc. 

3. The petitioner should describe the Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum used for control of the UAS 

and associated equipment that is part of the UAS (i.e. sensors, cameras, etc.) and whether it 

complies with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate government 

oversight agencies.
a. The remote Controller is a wireless communication device using the 5.8GHz frequency 

band. 

i. It is compliant with CE and FCC regulations

b. The camera uses a 2.4 GHz wi-fi module. 

4. Petitioners should describe the qualifications required of any PIC(s) who will be directly 

responsible for the operation of the UAS.

a. I, Matthew W. Waechter, will be the sole operator of the UAS under this petition and be 

directly responsible for the operation, safety and upkeep of the Phantom. 

b. The User Manual includes a “Phantom Pilot Training Guide” which will be completed 

and all applicable training videos viewed. 

5. Petitioner should describe the medical standards and certification of the PIC(s) directly 

responsible for the operation of the UAS. 

a. I, Matthew W. Waechter, wear corrective lenses and intend to use sunglasses when 

necessary.

b. I have no other medical conditions that could affect my safety, the safety of others and 

property when operating the Phantom.

6. Petitioners should fully describe their intended UAS operation. 

a. My spouse is a real estate agent for Keller Williams Legacy Group in Canton, Ohio and as 

such, my intended use of the Phantom is to give her a competitive edge in her market. 

As a younger agent and new to the business it is imperative that she build her clientele 

and commercial use of the UAS is one means to that end. 

b. My piloting and photography/videography use with the UAS would also be offered to 

other agents in her office. 

c. Safety is paramount and when flying the UAS I will remove all distractions that would 

inhibit my proper piloting. 

d. I will not fly in the above stated conditions and survey the grounds in which my services 

are requested, if I deem unsuitable for safe flight, I will not fly. 

e. I will make sure that all property is outside of the FAA limits of airports (5 nautical miles) 

and meets NAS requirements. 

7. Petitioners should specify the proposed maximum operating speed and altitude. 

a. When flying for commercial use, the maximum operating speed will be no more than 2 

m/s with a maximum altitude of 150 ft. 

8. Petitioners should describe the characteristics of the area of intended operation(s) and the 

associated potential hazards, in accordance with the statutory mandate under section 333.

a. The area of intended operation would be rural areas for property assessment and 

photography in accordance with real estate listings. 

i. The potential hazards would include trees and potentially wires.