Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81

Exemption petition under SEC 333

Your name and mailing address. You may include other contact information such as afax

number, telephone number, or email address;

Name: James Steven Tripp

Address: 26992 Cox Drive, Mechanicsville, MD 

20659

Phone: 301-399-2225

Email: me@steventripp.com

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek anexemption;

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

The extent of relief you seek and the reason you seek therelief;

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private property. I petitioning 

for an exemptionto provide commercial videography to private construction companies who 

wish to obtainand capture aerial photos and videos of their own construction projects for 

purposes including promotions, education and safety video and photographic uses. I would like 

to beable to accept payment for these services therefore making this a commercial use of a

UAS.

How your request would benefit the public as awhole;

My request benefits the public by increasing knowledge of complex construction practices and 

by increasing job site safety. Currently video and photography work requires being close to the 

action, whereas drone use would allow camera and personnel to be at a safe distance without 

affecting image quality. 
Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemptionwould

provide a level of safety at least equal to the existingrule;

The specific UAS (DJI Phatom 2) I amseeking exemption with is one with many safety programs, 

including SAFE technology and GPS navigating. When flying for this commercial purpose I would 

be flying at a maximum altitudeof 40 meters and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of

taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. I wouldnot be flying near disaster areas, 

sporting events, or high traffic areas including airports. For safety reasons, constructions sites 

are quite secure and not in areas were the drone would be a danger or nuisance. 

I will also intend to fly in GPS mode to have 

maximum control of the drone at all times.

I Intend to follow these suggested safety regulations

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet (10 meters) away whenthe 

battery is connected.

• Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Always have a first aid kit with you.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

I am very experienced with the DJI Phantom 2 for personal recreational 

purposes.

A summary we can publish in the Federal Register Federal Register—

I, James Tripp, am seeking an exemption of the FAA’s Sec 333 rules that does not allow the use

of an Unmanned Aircraft to be used for Commercial purposes in regards to National Airspace

Safety. I am simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private

business owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos of

said property for purposes promotion and education video and photography. When flying for

this commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 40 meters and flying mostly 

vertically for the purposesof taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. I would not 

be flying near disaster areas, sporting events, orhigh traffic areas including airports, and I would 

pay attention to NOTAMS. I appreciate the FAA’s consideration of this petition for exemption.
Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request;

I am fully aware of the preflight safety checks and procedures implicated in theoperation

manual for the DJI Phantom 2 and intend to implement preflight safety checks and utilize the

safety technology provided with this unit. I intend to only fly in non-populated, residential or

rural areas and stay clear of all utility lines etc. I intend to be fully aware of my surroundingsat

all times and to only fly the unmanned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only inVisual

Flight Conditions.

Operations of the DJI Phantom 2 include the following information and operations manual:
Aircraft

Weight (Battery & Propellers Included)

1000g

Hover Accuracy (Ready To Fly)

Vertical: 0.8m;

Horizontal: 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity

200°/s

Max Tilt Angle

35°

Max Ascent / Descent Speed

Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed

15m/s(Not Recommended)

Diagonal Length

350mm

Flight Time

25mins

Take-Off Weight

≤1300g

Operating Temperature

-10°C ~ 50°C

Supported Battery

DJI Smart Battery

DJI Smart 

Battery

Type

3S LiPo

Capacity

5200mAh, 11.1V

Charging Environment Range

0°C to 40°C

Discharging Environment Range

-20°C to 50°C
2.4GHz Remote 

Control

Operating Frequency

2.4GHz ISM

Communication Distance (Open Area)

1000m

Receiver Sensitivity (1%PER)

-97dBm

Working Current/Voltage

120 mA@3.7V

Built-In LiPo Battery Working Current/Capacity

3.7V, 2000mAh

General Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend toFollow

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions 

or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference

from many sources outside your control. Interference can causemomentary

loss of control.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and anyoptional

support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach 

of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and

protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could causeserious 

injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always move the throttle fully down at rotorstrike.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, youmust

state the reason.

I have no intention on using this exemption outside the UnitedStates