UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION

ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C. 

RE: BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS LTD

REQUEST AN EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE

OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS:

14 CFR Part 21; 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2); 91.103 (b); 

91.109; 91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a); 91.203(a) & (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1);

91.409 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91.417 (a) & (b) CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF 

DJI Inspire PRO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95)

Beautiful Destinations Contact Information: 

ATTN: Jeremy Jauncey

Beautiful Destinations Inc

7th Floor, WeWork

79 Madison Ave, 

New York, NY 10016

Dear Sir or Madam,

Pursuant to section 333 of the Federal Aviation Administration (hereafter written as “FAA") 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Beautiful Destinations (hereafter 

written as “BD"), operator of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (hereafter “sUAS" or “UAS”) 

equipped to conduct aerial photography and cinematography, hereby applies for an exemption 

from the below listed Federal Aviation Regulations (hereafter written as "FARs") to allow 

commercial operation of its sUAS’s, so long as such operations are conducted within and under 

the conditions outlined within this petition or as established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

This petition for exemption is compiled based on the information outlined in this petition, as well as 

the accompanying sUAS User Manuals. 

Description of Proposed Operation:

BD seeks a 333 exemption with the intention to use their sUAS for photography and 

cinematography work. BD’s operations have been focused to meet the requirements of the FAA 

and to provide an equivalent level of safety than performing the same work using manned fixed 

wing or rotary wing aircrafts which can often pose a much more significant threat to the general 

public when compared to sUAS’s. BD will operate their sUAS in compliance with their sUAS User 

Manuals, the requirements of the FAA, and in accordance with the conditions and limitations of this 

Petition for Exemption explained in more detail below.

Introduction and interests of the petitioner:

BD provides its clients with the highest quality social-first, digital content for use in their commercial 

and non-profit multimedia projects, originating from the spheres of Social Media. BD has a 

combined 20 years of professional experience spanning the fields of photography, cinematography, 

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marketing and data science and is recognised as one of the most influential creative agencies in 

the world. BD’s aerial team has over 5 years of recreational & hobby experience in all aspects of 

aerial video and photography, as well as 2 years of commercial experience in the UK as a result of 

being accredited with a Permission For Aerial Work from the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation 

Authority (CAA). This was accredited after completing a rigorous course of ground-school and flight 

training approved by the CAA. 

Our objective is to provide a safety focused method of giving our clients, high-quality imagery at a 

fraction of the cost compared to using manned fixed wing or rotary wing aircrafts, for a variety of 

corporate, commercial and public uses specifically targeting:

• Corporate Videography and Photography

• Special Event Filming

• Broadcast Television and Documentary Filming

Furthermore, we want to increase public knowledge of sUAS and promote safe sUAS operations

while, helping educate those who are interested in the world of sUAS’s.

Background:

Unmanned Aircraft System: DJI Inspire PRO

BD seeks an exemption to operate the DJI Inspire PRO system for

compensation or hire within the National Airspace System (NAS). The DJI Inspire PRO is vertical 

takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilising 

electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Inspire PRO has a maximum gross weight of

approximately 7.7 lb. while having a length of 17.24 inches, width of 17.75 inches, height of 11.85 

inches, a maximum speed of approximately 43 knots and a maximum flying height of 400'. The DJI 

Inspire PRO is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered electric 

motors. 

The DJI Inspire PRO that will be operated by BD will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 

44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration Marking.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, BD, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) 

and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for 

Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate 

the DJI Inspire PRO UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from the 

requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(1) &(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

In consideration of the speed, weight, size, and limited operating area associated with the 

unmanned aircraft and its operation, BD’s operation of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS meets the 

conditions of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H.

Accordingly, BD requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 

91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft 

with an airworthiness certificate.

BD submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will be ensured. 

BD will use authorised & experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance, 

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices 

prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and the DJI Inspire PRO 

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Instruction Manual). Furthermore BD will document and maintain all maintenance records for the 

DJI Inspire PRO UAS.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and 

limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by BD to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in 

Command (PIC) by meeting minimum flight hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to 

safely operate the DJI Inspire PRO in a manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive 

and emergency manoeuvres and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles, 

airports and structures.

BD seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, due to the fact the DJI 

Inspire PRO UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 

21, Subpart H. As such, BD submit that they will ensure that the DJI Inspire PRO is in an airworthy 

condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS is in compliance with the operating 

documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and the DJI Inspire PRO Instruction Manuals), and that 

the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight.

BD also seek an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, as 

the DJI Inspire PRO will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude 

information of the DJI Inspire PRO will be provided to the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) 

equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UAS to the 

Ground Control System (GCS) for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude information, 

combined with our operation of the DJI Inspire PRO within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet 

Above Ground Level (AGL), will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, BD seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel 

requirements for flight in VFR conditions. BD submits that safety will not be affected by operation of 

the DJI Inspire PRO during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual 

flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of approximately 15 minutes 

Battery power indicators are also able to show exactly how much battery power is left, as well as 

how much time is needed to return safely back to point of take off.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, BD is providing the following information in support of our 

petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: 

Jeremy Jauncey

Beautiful Destinations Inc

7th Floor, WeWork

79 Madison Ave, 

New York, NY 10016

Email: jeremy@beautifuldestinations.com

B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which BD Seeks Exemption. 

1. BD Seeks Exemption from The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command,

subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part:

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(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an 

aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that 

person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with 

any business or employment if—

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. BD Seeks Exemption from The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the

following:

(a) No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. BD Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in

part:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that 

aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating— 

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to--

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 

nautical miles of the aircraft;

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, 

the current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure 

airport or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. BD Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection

(b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind 

and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended 

landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

5. BD Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a).

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following:

Each owner or operator of an aircraft—

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall 

between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have 

discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. BD Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance,

rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following:

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive 

maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration unless—

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorised under § 43.7 of this 

chapter [.]

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7. BD Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And 91.409(a)(2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft 

unless, within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had — 

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved 

for return to service by a person authorised by § 43.7 of this chapter; or

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 

of this chapter.

8. BD Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 91.417(b).

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the

following:

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered 

owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) 

of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 

100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as 

appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, 

and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include—

(i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work 

performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return 

to service

(2) Records containing the following information:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each 

rotor.

(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and 

appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required 

to be overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last 

inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its 

appliances are maintained.

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives 

including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number 

and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves recurring action, the time and 

date when the next action is required.

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration 

to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work 

is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and 

transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter 

shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to 

service.

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C. The Extent Of Relief BD Seeks And The Reason BD Seeks The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief BD Seeks And The Reason BD Seeks Relief From Section 61.113(a) 

And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in 

command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level 

certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flighthour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation 

or hire.

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a 

private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any 

business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) 

The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

As set forth more fully below, BD submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained 

because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire PRO UAS unless that PIC has met 

certain flight-hour and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate 

the DJI Inspire PRO UAS in a manner consistent with the operations specifications as described in 

this exemption, including evasive and emergency manoeuvres, as well as maintaining appropriate

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Further, BD submits that all flights of the 

DJI Inspire PRO UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be 

incidental to BD’s business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Extent Of Relief BD Seeks And The Reason BD Seeks Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required 

to allow BD to determine that the DJI Inspire PRO UAS is in airworthy condition prior to every flight 

by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly 

Maintenance Log, and the DJI Inspire PRO Instruction Manual).

BD seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire PRO UAS does not require an airworthiness 

certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, BD will ensure that the DJI 

Inspire PRO UAS is in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with the operating 

documents (i.e. Monthly Maintenance Log, and the DJI Inspire PRO Instruction Manual) prior to 

every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft is in condition for safe flight, as stated in the 

conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief BD Seeks And The Reason BD Seeks Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of 

the DJI Inspire PRO UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio 

communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the 

ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS 

operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), BD seeks the 

requested relief because the DJI Inspire PRO UAS altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet 

AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each flight.

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to 

the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more 

fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire PRO 

UAS is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically 

ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides 

the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads-up display of the GCS.

4. Extent Of Relief BD Seeks And The Reason BD Seeks Relief From Section 91.151(b).

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Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested 

to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered the DJI Inspire PRO UAS during 

daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total 

duration of 15 minutes. BD seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 

91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered the DJI Inspire PRO UAS will severely 

constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that BD proposes to 

conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire PRO, the DJI Inspire 

PRO operating documents, and BD’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that BD will safely 

operate the battery powered the DJI Inspire PRO UAS during daylight hours in visual 

meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly 

for a total duration of 15 minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief BD Seeks And The Reason BD Seeks Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only apply to 

aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, BD requests relief from these Sections because the DJI 

Inspire PRO UAS does not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI 

Inspire PRO UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for operation without an 

airworthiness certificate.

Accordingly, BD will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive 

maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the UAS 

operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and the DJI Inspire PRO User Manual). 

Furthermore, BD will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire PRO 

UAS.

D. The Reasons Why Granting BD’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest; That Is, How It 

Would Benefit The Public As A Whole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing BD to safely, efficiently, and 

economically perform aerial video and photography for corporate photography and videography, 

special events, documentaries, television production, and landscape over certain areas of the 

United States.

Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce 

pollution, and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of BD’s proposed 

operation of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS will be realised without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS.

The DJI Inspire PRO UAS is battery powered and serves as a safe, efficient, and economical 

alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By reducing the 

amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of 

a DJI Inspire PRO UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and 

air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around 

airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The DJI Inspire PRO UAS does 

not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial 

video and photography missions would result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic 

control during the ground, takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

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Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire PRO UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will 

greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution generated 

during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using battery power and 

electric motors, the DJI Inspire PRO UAS produces no air pollution, and is the most viable 

environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine 

aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 

20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. the DJI Inspire PRO UAS, while reducing the carbon 

footprint of aerial acquisitions, also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAS are propelled by battery 

powered electric motors, rather than an internal combustion engine.

By using the DJI Inspire PRO UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life and 

property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional access methods, 

will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. Aside from the lack of flight crew members 

located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire PRO UAS (weighing approximately 7.7 pounds, at its 

maximum gross weight with a length of 17.24 inches, widths of 17.75 inches, and with no fuel on 

board), has less physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and

in the air, compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing 

approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a 

fuel capacity of 180 gallons).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire PRO UAS Will 

Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire PRO UAS is also an economical alternative 

to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, operation of the DJI Inspire 

PRO UAS will allow United States based companies, like BD, to remain competitive and contribute 

to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising cost of aviation fuel and the 

Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, U.S.

owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to remain 

competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire PRO UASs is one such technology that not 

only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but provides 

such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft.

By operating the DJI Inspire PRO UAS, companies such as BD, can remain competitive and 

profitable, and therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will 

ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. 

companies, through commercial use of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS, provides a stable workforce that 

increases consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows 

companies to invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United 

States and abroad.

4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, 

BD’s proposed operation of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS will not implicate any privacy issues. 

Specifically, the DJI Inspire PRO UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating 

documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and the DJI Inspire PRO user manual ) which requires 

property owner involvement as well as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with 

the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 

91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How 

The Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The 

Rule From Which BD Seeks Exemption.

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1. Reasons Why DJI Inspire PRO UAS Meets The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization 

and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 

unmanned aircraft and its operation, BD’s operation of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS meets the 

conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance 

with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without 

airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a

hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security. 

Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part:

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 

days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine 

if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system 

before completion of the plan and rule making required by section 332 of this Act or the 

guidance required by section 334 of this Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination under subsection 

(a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum— 

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, 

speed, operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation 

within visual line of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace 

system or the public or pose a threat to national security; and

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorisation, or airworthiness certification 

under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of 

unmanned aircraft systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--If the Secretary determines under this section that 

certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the 

Secretary shall establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the 

national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, BD submits that the DJI Inspire PRO UAS can operate safely in the 

NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of DJI Inspire 

PRO UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of DJI Inspire PRO UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise 

pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of DJI Inspire PRO UAS.

The technical specification of DJI Inspire 1 UAS is set forth by the DJI Inspire PRO

Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

ii. DJI Inspire PRO UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS To 

Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

DJI Inspire PRO UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A 

complete description of the flight and navigational modes of DJI Inspire PRO UAS is provided at 

page 12 of the DJI Inspire PRO and page 60 User Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit B .

iii. DJI Inspire PRO UAS is Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In The 

Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, DJI Inspire PRO UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds 

or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Inspire PRO UAS does not reacquire control link data from the 

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GCS, the UAS will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAS will return to the home position 

(i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of DJI Inspire PRO UAS are set forth at pages 13 

through 15 of DJI Inspire PRO User Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iv. DJI Inspire PRO GCS And Its Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Inspire PRO GCS and flight 

control software is provided at pages 40 through 43 of the DJI Inspire PRO User Manual. DJI 

Inspire PRO User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibits B.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Inspire PRO UAS is Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A Pilot in 

Command With A Safety Observer.

BD will only utilize pilots who possess a current and valid medical certificate to act as a pilot in 

command (PIC) of DJI Inspire PRO UAS. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during 

flight time.

c. Flights Of DJI Inspire PRO UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating 

Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, BD proposes to commercially operate DJI Inspire PRO UAS for the 

special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United States, 

pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorised by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft 

described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than 55 pounds maximum 

gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Professional Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of 

any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of 

aerial video and photography.

3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 43 knots.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as 

indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is 

made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This requires 

the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy the VLOS 

requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC must be 

able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not permitted 

during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or 

her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the SO can perform the 

functions prescribed in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding 

other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate 

the camera or other instruments.

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9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS 

operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists 

between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures 

outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of 

exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the operator must follow the 

procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may update or revise its 

operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present 

updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request. The operator must also 

present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or amendment to the grant 

of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision would affect the basis 

upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must petition for amendment to 

its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) may be contacted if 

questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe 

flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft 

is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the UAS 

is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control Station must be included in the 

preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the 

aircraft records.

11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or flight 

characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a functional test 

flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft 

records.

12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable 

components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating 

documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in 

accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of 

replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total 

time in service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person 

returning the UAS to service.

15. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken 

against discrepancies discovered between inspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a current medical certificate.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s 

qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner 

consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and 

emergency manoeuvres and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles 

and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 

C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under 

the terms of the exemption. However, training operations may only be conducted during 

dedicated training sessions. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all 

persons not essential for flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must 

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operate the UA with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 

91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is 

required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of 

operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a 

current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as 

required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be 

made available to the Administrator upon request.

21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally from 

a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined 

location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the 

operating documents.

23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in 

accordance with the operating documents.

24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast weather 

conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point 

and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or 

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA 

will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in 

advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in 

accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, 

altitude level and potential transponder requirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number, 

registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N- Number) markings 

in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of 

the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate 

government oversight agency requirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at 

the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must 

be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times.

30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons 

(persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons), vessels, vehicles, 

and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons from the 

UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure that 

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nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises where 

nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of the UA, flight 

operations must cease immediately and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of 

such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the PIC has made a safety 

assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard, and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an 

undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access proper with permission from 

the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller 

or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical boundaries of 

the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to the FAA's UAS 

Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported to the National 

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site: 

www.ntsb.gov.

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would 

Not Adversely Affect Safety.

BD submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and (b) will be 

maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire PRO UAS unless that PIC 

has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is able 

to safely operate the DJI Inspire PRO UAS in a manner consistent with the exemption, including 

evasive and emergency manoeuvres and maintaining appropriate distances from people,

vessels, vehicles and structures.

Considering BD’s proposed area of operations, and the operating

limitations set forth-above; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge

requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062);

and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate DJI Inspire 1 UAS, BD submits that the 

additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to 

the airmanship skills necessary for BD’s specific proposed flight operations.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to 26 UAS, in 

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 

11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 

11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

BD will not allow any PIC to operate DJI Inspire PRO UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by 

meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or DJI Inspire PRO UAS training and currency 

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate DJI Inspire PRO UAS in a manner consistent 

with this exemption, including evasive and emergency manoeuvres and maintaining appropriate

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have 

accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time 

as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours as a UAS pilot operating the 

same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption). In addition to the 

hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90

days (for currency purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was 

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during 

BD’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight experience that 

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was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations, stating as 

follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose of 

motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a 

manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including 

at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior to operations under 

Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a 

UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the 

exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive 

rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multirotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition 

to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 

days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements

in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to 

safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented 

flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this 

requirement. Training, proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under the 

grant of exemption to accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and 

experience-building flights the PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, BD will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate DJI Inspire PRO 

UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency 

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent 

with the exemption, including evasive and emergency manoeuvres and maintaining appropriate 

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not 

Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to 

every flight, BD will ensure that the DJI Inspire PRO UAS is in an airworthy condition based upon 

the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and limitations 

herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to

UAS, in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g.

28 Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110,

11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not 

Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the 

altitude information of DJI Inspire PRO UAS will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a 

radio communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active 

monitoring of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with BD’s operation of 

the DJI Inspire PRO UAS within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of 

safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment 

installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is automatically 

established by the UAS at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances 

similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 

11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 

11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

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5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not 

Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. 

Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS; (2) the 

limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. 

Accordingly, BD will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI Inspire PRO UAS 

during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 15 

minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS; the 

limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will 

ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R.

Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as DJI Inspire PRO UAS provide audible 

and visual warnings to the PIC at the GCS when the UAS experiences low battery voltage, the first 

warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% 

remaining battery power. At the critically low battery level, DJI Inspire PRO UAS will descend and 

land automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that 

safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the 

UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less than the 

minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. 

Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in 

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 

8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 

11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

In seeking this exemption, BD submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to the 

regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)

(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because BD will use trained technicians 

to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, 

techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, 

and DJI Inspire PRO Instruction Manual). Furthermore, BD will document and maintain all 

maintenance records for DJI Inspire PRO UAS.

Since DJI Inspire PRO UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, BD will 

maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 

91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Inspire PRO User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a copy of 

the DJI Inspire PRO UAS Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as Exhibit C.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because BD will use trained 

technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the 

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by 

Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS 

will be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing 

the monthly maintenance log. Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning 

Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety

is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS 

are considered.

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In consideration of BD’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and the 

technical aspects of DJI Inspire PRO UAS, BD submits that safety will not be adversely affected by 

granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 

91.417(a) and (b).

The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS in circumstances similar, in all material 

respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 

11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 

11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14 

C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, BD requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions 

for the intended operation of the DJI Inspire PRO UAS, which contain such safety standards that 

the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 

C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will permit safe 

operation of the UAS for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over 

certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the 

requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, 

or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to 

operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be 

established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for 

operation of DJI Inspire PRO UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not 

contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of 

the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or 

appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or 

unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions 

and amendments thereto for the product.

The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and contain such 

safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA finds necessary to establish 

a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations. See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe 

special conditions for Leading Edge’s intended operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, which contain 

such safety standards that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety 

equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & 

(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b),91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From 

Which BD Seeks Exemption:

BD seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 

91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption BD Seeks:

This exemption will permit BD to commercially operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the 

purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support BD’s Request.

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This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 

333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may operate safely 

in the NAS. As such, BD’s request for exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of 

FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard 

to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, 

provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail above, BD will operate the DJI Inspire PRO UAS safely in the NAS, without 

creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, BD seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of DJI Inspire 

PRO UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of conducting 

aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this Petition, the 

FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and

Page 25 of 33 Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing BD 

to safely, efficiently, and economically operate DJI Inspire PRO UAS commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization 

and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, BD respectfully requests that the Administrator grant this 

Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 

91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit 

BD to operate the DJI Inspire PRO UAS commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video 

and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Dated: March 4th, 2016

Respectfully Submitted,

Jeremy Jauncey

Founder, Beautiful Destinations Inc

Appendices:

A – DJI Inspire 1 Specifications Data Sheet

B – DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual

C— Monthly Maintenance Log

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APPENDIX – A 

DJI Inspire PRO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Beautiful Destinations only utilizes safe and reliable UAS. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS 

production. DJI UAS are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set parameters 

which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to limit flight to no 

higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a predetermined and set 

distance. In addition, DJI software provides realtime altitude and location information to the PIC via 

the linked monitor (smart phone/ tablet devices).

http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1-pro-and-raw/info#specs

APPENDIX – B

DJI Inspire 1 Manufacturer’s User Manual

http://dl.djicdn.com/downloads/inspire_1_pro/en/Inspire_1_Pro_User_Manual_en_v1.0_1201.pdf

APPENDIX — C

Monthly Maintenance Log (Page 19)

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