To the attention of: Rob Pappas

Petition for Exemption Filed under Section 333

For UAS Commercial Usage

Atlanta FSDO region
Petition for Exemption Filed under Section 333

For UAS Aerial Data Collection

11/12/15

Requested by: Wayne Carley 

2055 Barrett Lakes Blvd.

Suite 928

Kennesaw, Ga. 30144

478-319-7177

wayne@carleygroup.com

A.Wayne Carley has been a professional photographer for 26 years. His need for 

relief from commercial prohibition is the purpose for this request.

Wayne Carley has 28 years experience as a private pilot, 7 years as a flight 

instructor at Robins AFB in Georgia, and over 2,200 UAS flight hours.

Wayne Carley would like to participate in aerial data collection of private and 

commercial property for purposes of valuation, environmental impact and 

usage in the Atlanta Georgia region.

1. UAS overview and details

- Use of 2 UAS aircraft (Phantom II and S-800) weighing less than 15 

lbs. each.

- Flight time of each aircraft limited to 9-10 minutes due to battery 

limitation.

- Decibels: Each UAS has been monitored at 20-30 decibels at 50 ft.

- Built in safety features for both aircraft include:

o GPS stationary positioning within 5 ft. of GPS location

o Manuel override to all features as necessary

o Limited flight time of 8 minutes for safety

o Not to exceed 200 ft. AGL
o Normal use is 10-50 miles from nearest Class B airspace

o All program flights are line of site, not to exceed 50 yards

o On-board auto landing feature at site of takeoff if power levels 

suddenly drop, wind conditions exceed 15 knots or unexpected 

termination of flight is necessary.

o Live camera download for remote monitoring and photography

2. Pre – Flight / inspections / maintenance and repair

- Since these to UAS’s are expensive to replace, pre-flight inspection of 

all components occurs well before arrival at location. A short test 

flight to 15 ft. AGL is done to confirm controls and safety features are 

working properly.

- Maintenance is as necessary and consists of checking battery levels, 

electronic connections and cleanliness of all components.

- Repairs are rare, but done immediately upon discovery of physical or 

electronic flaws. These are fragile aircraft and must never be flown 

unless in perfect condition.

3. Radio Frequency (RF) spectrum

- Connections to aircraft are by wireless Bluetooth connection directly 

to personal ipad, iphone or aircraft controller and have a limited 

range of roughly 200 yards, at which point the automatic “return 

home” safety feature engages and the “auto land” feature is 

activated.

- Wayne Carley prefers to be Pilot in Command as often as possible to 

ensure safe control within stated flight parameters. All safety 

features remain available.

4. Qualifications of Pilot in Command

- Wayne Carley is the primary STEM instructor with 28 years 

experience as a private pilot, 7 years as a flight instructor at Robins 

AFB in Georgia and over 2,200 UAS flight hours.
- FAA pilots certification # 513641044 / 2/22/1985

- Wayne Carley is regarded as an expert in UAS flight systems and is a 

professional level UAS operator.

5. Medical Standard

- Wayne Carley has full medical coverage through USAA and 

participates in regular medical checkups.

- When pilot’s license is current, required FAA medical exam is 

updated.

6. Intended UAS operation

- UAS operation will be used in conjunction with real estate 

photography.

- Usage will include personal flight time for currency of skill levels and 

emergency procedures as with any aircraft flight.

- There will never a need to operate above or near the public as this 

poses unnecessary safety concerns.

7. Maximum operating speed and altitude

- Operation of UAS’s is primarily vertical in nature at 1 meter per 

second. Typical altitude will be 50-200 ft. AGL

- On rare occasions, maximum altitude may be 400 ft. AGL, never to 

exceed 400 ft. AGL.

- Horizontal flight is limited to 50 yards if necessary at a speed of 1 

meter per second.

- UAS operation will never be permitted near power lines, trees, cranes 

or any other obstruction that could cause harm to the UAS or 

property. 

8. Characteristics of the area of intended operation

- Private property of requesting land owner.
- Personal flights will be conducted in unpopulated open space.

9. Airport proximity

- There will not be a need to operate within 5 miles of an active 

airport.

10. Visual Line of Site

- Visual line of site will not exceed 50 yards for any reason.

11. Pre-Flight

- Since these to UAS’s are expensive to replace, pre-flight inspection of 

all components occurs well before arrival at location. A short test 

flight to 15 ft. AGL is done to confirm controls and safety features are 

working properly.

- Visual inspection is always performed.

12. FSDOs

- The Atlanta FSDO will be notified for all planned flights.

- A record / log of each flight and its characteristics will be kept for 

reference.

13. NAS

- Wayne Carley will notify the Atlanta FSDO for permissions if there is a 

need to enter Controlled National Air Space. Assignments and 

projects never require an altitude above 400 ft. AGL.

I, Wayne Carley, state that all of the information provided above is true 

and accurate.

Wayne Carley

Wayne Carley / Professional Photographer

2055 Barrett Lakes Blvd.

Suite 928

Kennesaw, Ga. 31044 478.319.7177