Richard B. Prevatt

1072 Willoughby Station Blvd

Mt. Juliet, Tn. 37122

prevatthhba@tds.net

Website: www.DronesofTennessee.com

615-364-2110

Dear Sir / Madam;

This petition is being submitted by Richard B. Prevatt a current private pilot with current medical

certificate. I , Richard B. Prevatt, am seeking exemption pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (The Reform Act) , and 14 CFR Part 11. I am requesting

to be allowed commercial operation of designated UAS, provided operations are conducted within 

the conditions outlined under current Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 and any subsequent revisions therein. 

Exemption request pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal

Aviation Regulations from:

14 CFR 21 

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b)

14 CFR 91.7 (a)

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)

14 CFR 91.103

14 CFR 91.109

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

14 CFR 91.121

14 CFR 91.151 (a)

14 CFR 203 (a) & (b)

14 CFR 205 (b)

14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91.407 (a) & (1)

14 CFR 409 (a) (1) & (2)

14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b)

I plan to operate a UAS, the DJI PHANTOM 3 Professional, which is an unmanned aircraft and

A transportable ground station. The Phantom 3 is commonly referred to as a quad copter. This 

UAS has a weight of approximately 3 pounds. The DJI is equipped with four motors that are 

powered by rechargeable batteries. The DJI is also equipped with a camera with capabilities to 

capture video and still photographs. This UAS has maximum speed of 16 Kts.

I plan to also operate a UAS, the DJI Inspire 1, which are also an unmanned aircraft and a 

transportable ground station. The DJI Inspire 1 is also a quad copter with a weight of

approximately 6.5 pounds. The Inspire is also equipped with four motors that are powered by

rechargeable batteries. The Inspire is also equipped with a camera with capabilities to capture 

video and still photographs. This UAS has a maximum speed of 22 Kts.

I am also requesting exemption to be inclusive of any newer technologies that become available.
Richard B.Prevatt, a current private pilot, will be the PIC for the UAS aforementioned. I am

respectfully requesting exemption for a Visual Observer and Assistant, as needed, to the PIC.

I will be providing a professional service to include but not limited to the following:

1.) Real Estate: Residential & Commercial

2.) Land Management / Land Surveying for public/ private / commercial use

3.) Marketing / Advertising for public / private / commercial use

4.) Agriculture for private / commercial use

5.) Special Events for public/ private / commercial use

6.) Economic Development & Tourism

7.) Aerial Photography / Video for public/ private / commercial use

8.) Aerial inspection/ Photography of Residential/ Commercial utility Infrastructure

(inclusive of electrical power lines, wind turbines, wind farms, cell towers, etc.)

9.) Engineering / Architecture/ Other Professional Activities

10.) Aerial Photography/ Video for purpose of television, news gathering, cinematography

11.) Aerial Photography/ Video and or live video feed for cases of Natural Disaster, States of 

Emergency, Search & Rescue assistance where requested and approved by local authorities.

12.) Free Services to Non-Profits and Community Organizations

All such operations will be conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein as described

by the FAA as required by Section 333. These operations will be conducted in a safe environment

with all needed approvals. I will be conducting pre-flight inspections of the UAS. I will be 

checking the weather via local and all available weather instruction. I will be checking and/or

filing Notam and checking TFR’s. I will be utilizing strict maintenance protocols established by

the manufacturer of the UAS. I will be creating a hard log book for hours flown and any

maintenance done to the UAS. I will also be utilizing a Safety Officer when necessary. The UAS’

that I will be flying contain on board built in safety mechanisms. They have onboard GPS systems 

and sensors which a lot for a more controlled and safer flights. They will be set to fly within a 

given distance and altitude which I will be using as a standard. I will only be flying line of site and 

maintaining full control at all times. Knowledge of use is imperative as a private pilot and as such 

I will be also using Know Before You Fly.com to keep up to date in regards to No Fly Zones, etc.

I believe there will be many benefits to the public interest / community most of which are not even 

known yet. Free services to Non-Profits and Community Organizations seem just the beginning. 

Teaching and speaking at Exchange Clubs and other venues will educate others about this new and 

exciting field. The use of unmanned aircraft instead of manned aircraft will greatly reduce levels of 

air and noise pollution and greatly reduce the carbon footprint. 

I appreciate and enjoy being a pilot and look forward to utilizing this new format to further my 

knowledge of flight outside of the cockpit. Thank you for your time and consideration of my 

exemption request.

Best Regards,

Richard B. Prevatt