Information for 4K Aerial Imaging

Sections we are seeking relief from 

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

“Reform Act”) (“Section 333”), Subsection (f) of 49 U.S.C. § 44701, and 14 C.F.R. Part 

11, 4K Aerial Imaging, LLC requests an exemption from the following Federal Aviation 

Regulations (“FARs”): 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b); 14 C.F.R. 91.7(a); 

14 C.F.R. 91.119(c); 14 C.F.R. 91.121; 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); 14 

C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(1) and (2); 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) and (b).

Public Interest 

4K Aerial Imaging’s use of UAS for videoing and photographing utility components 

(e.g., powerlines, powerline poles, and transformers) as well as survey mapping can 

reduce the required manpower as well as the likelihood of inspection related injuries. A 

small UAS can be used to safely inspect powerlines instead of a large helicopter hovering 

within a close proximity of powerlines carrying persons onboard with hundreds of 

gallons of combustible fuel. The environmental impact can also be reduced when using 

small UAS instead of traditional methods of utility inspection. Small UAS can inspect, 

photograph and collect data in hard to reach areas that otherwise would require worker 

inspection. Manned aircraft have a greater possibility of becoming a threat to the general 

public through potential catastrophic crashes resulting in loss of life. Our small UAS pose 

no such threat due to their small size (each weighing less than 10 pounds), no onboard 

pilot, and lack of combustible fuel. This alleviates a large amount of potential threats to 

the public. Additionally, small UAS reduce the environmental impact by dramatically

decreasing the energy used for aerial imaging. Our two UAS are powered by Li-Po 

batteries, which are much safer than combustible aviation fuel. 

Safety Precautions 

1.) The UAS will weigh less than 10 pounds. 

2.) Flights will be operated within visual line of sight of the pilot. 

3.) Maximum total flight time for each operational flight per UAS will not exceed 30 

minutes. 

4.) Flights will be operated normally at approximately 25 feet AGL, never exceeding 200 

feet AGL. 

5.) Vertical and horizontal flight speed will not exceed 20 miles per hour (mph).

6.) Crew for each operation will consist of the UAS Pilot who will keep the UAS within 

his/her visual line of sight at all times and a Visual Observer who will also keep the 

aircraft within line of sight as well as watch for other aircraft or personnel that might 

enter the operations area. 

7.) Pilot and Visual Observer will keep in constant verbal contact throughout the duration 

of each flight. If conventional aircraft or unauthorized personnel enter the flight 

operations area unexpectedly, the flight will be terminated immediately. 

8.) The UAS pilot will be trained in flight, operations, checklists and safety procedures 

pertinent to each UAS. 
9.) The UAS will only operate in a confined predetermined area around which a security

perimeter will be established for flight operations. 

10.) A briefing will be conducted in regard to the planned UAS operations prior to each 

flight. 

11.) Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained

where necessary. 

12.) All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county

or city jurisdictions, including local law enforcement, fire or other appropriate 

governmental agencies when required. 

13.) The pilot will take all actions including reviewing weather, flight battery

requirements, landing and takeoff distances and aircraft performance data before 

initiation of flight. 

14.) If either of our UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it will be set to 

automatically return to a predetermined location within the security perimeter and land. 

15.) The pilot will abort a flight (return to home) in case of unpredicted obstacles or 

emergencies with the push of a button. 

16.) UAS will not be flown within 5 miles of airports as shown on current FAApublished aeronautical charts unless authorization has been granted by the controlling 

ATC facility governing that airport. 

17.) Pilot will preflight/inspect UAS for airworthiness prior to each flight including the 

Ground Control station. 

18.) Pilot will maintain each UAS and properly document all maintenance and alterations 

as conducted by the pertinent manufacturers.

19.) Pilot will conduct a functional test flight after all maintenance prior to the next 

operational flight.

20.) All flights will be flown only during daylight hours under visual meteorological 

conditions (VMC).

UAS Information

The following links will direct you to the additional information about our two UAS. 

http://www.turboace.com/turbo-ace-matrix-g-devo10-gyrox3-fpv-case.aspx

https://store.3drobotics.com/products/iris

Contact Information

4kaerialimaging@gmail.com

Gavin Shouppe – (850) 272 – 7746

Jeffrey Basford – (850) 209 – 4669

Address: 

4336 Lakewood Dr. 

Marianna, Fl 32448