FAA 333 Exemption Request 09/22/2015

Petitioner/Operator 

Nusser Aerospace Services

7914 W. Dodge Rd unit #433

Omaha, NE 68114

Phone (307)-996-6588

Owner Name: Brian Jay Nusser (P.P.L/A&P 3741055)

To:

U. S. Department of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 

To whom it may concern: 

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

Aerospace Services and owner Brian J. Nusser hereby apply for an exemption from Federal Aviation 

Regulations (FARs) detailed below to allow for commercial operations of small unmanned aerial 

systems for the primary purpose of aerial photography and video. 

Nusser Aerospace Services will offer safe, low altitude, and cost effective aerial imaging to the 

communities served. A variety of industries will benefit; Home Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, 

Marketing, Land Development, Construction, Property Inspections, as well as Private Customers.

Nusser Aerospace Services will operate a DJI Inspire 1, a small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) 

equipped with advanced flight control systems, high definition camera and gimbal, and advanced safety

features. 

The sUAV will be operated by a responsible PIC (pilot in command) and VO (visual operator), 

in turn offering a safe and valuable experience to clients.

1. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum takeoff weight of less than 6.5 pounds and thus offers a 

lightweight, small and compact video platform compared to manned aircraft.

2. 2. The DJI Inspire 1 offers significant safety, noise, emission, security and environmental 

benefits not available to larger manned aircraft. 

3. 3. The DJI Inspire 1 has numerous safety features such as failsafe mode, automatic landing 

should signal between PIC and UAS be interrupted, GPS based altitude and distance locks, 

flight limiting features and low battery warnings. 

4. 4. Dual controllers provide the PIC (pilot in command) to focus on operating the sUAS while a 

second individual operates the camera. 5. Inspire 1 safety features are addressed in more detail 

in the attached Inspire 1 user manual. The safe operation of the UAS will be the first priority 

before, during and after every operation. 
FAA 333 Exemption Request 09/22/2015

Nusser Aerospace Services G.O.G (General Operation Guidelines)

1. All sUAS operations will be conducted at Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) at no more than 400 

feet AGL. 

2. No sUAS operations will be conducted within 5 NM of an airport and will be in FAA class G 

airspace. 

3. No sUAS operations will occur directly over densely populated areas, un-approved government 

buildings, power lines, or major roads. 

4. All sUAS operations will take place during daylight hours under conditions equivalent to Visual 

Flight Rules (VFR) with the UAS no more than 1000 ft from the PIC. 

5. All sUAS operations will have a PIC and VO present and all operations will be within visual line of 

sight (VLOS) of both the PIC and VO. 

6. PIC and VO will be able to verbally communicate at all times. 

7. The UAS will yield to all manned aircraft at all times. 

8. All required permits and permissions will be obtained from local and state government should they

be required. 

9. A pre-flight inspection by the PIC will be performed prior to each flight to assure that the UAS is 

safe for flight. A post-flight inspection will also be performed as an added level of safety. (I.A.W 

Manufactures instructions).

10. Full aircraft inspections will be completed in accordance with manufactures instructions. 

11. At no time shall the UAS be operated with missing or manufacturer unapproved parts, or in any

condition that could pose a hazard to any other aircraft or structure or person on the ground. 

12. The sUAS will not be operated at a battery level below 20%. 

13. Prior to all UAS operations a pre-flight meeting will be held by the PIC to determine the parameters 

of flight in a given location, any hazards present, weather conditions, safety procedures at the specific 

location and approximate duration and route of flight. 

14. The PIC will have a minimum of 10hrs flying time and operated at least 50 individual flights of 

similar sUAS multirotor aircraft. 

It is my belief that small unmanned aerial systems, used by experienced and responsible operators, 

following the policies outlined above, operating in privacy conscious way; will offer aerial imaging to 
the general public in ways that are more cost effective, safe, and efficient than the traditional methods 

of manned aircraft. 

I respectfully request the FAA to grant an exemption to Nusser Aerospace Services (owner: Brian Jay

Nusser), for commercial UAS aerial photography operations under the Reform Act of 2012.

If any of procedures, policies, or content of this request do not meet the requirements of an exemption, 

it is Nusser Aerospace Services intention and duty to adjust its policies in accordance to the FAA’s

requirements outlined in the granted exemption. 

Sincerely, Brian Jay Nusser – Owner of Nusser Aerospace Services 

7914 W. Dodge Rd Unit# 433

Omaha, NE 68114

Phone (307)-996-6588

Private Pilot/A&P License Number 3741055