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 a fax 

number, telephone number, or email address; 

Name: Mark Spieker

Address: 5717 96th AVE CT W, University Place WA 98467

Phone: 2532345682 

Email: Mark@SpiekerStudios.com

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

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333 

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

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

petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private land owners and 

companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos of said property for 

purposes including real estate listings, insurance property claims, and for use as a marketing 

tool for businesses. I would like to be able to accept payment for these services therefore 

making this a commercial use of a UAS. 

How your request would benefit the public as a whole; 

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an opportunity for small business 

owners, real estate agents, and others who wish to document their land or property to take 

advantage of the technology that now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows them to do so 

using an experienced and certified RC Pilot in Command that understands how to safely 

operate such technology. 
Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would 

provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rule; 

Being an FAA licensed Private Pilot I have an understanding of the importance of different uses

and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for 

exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. When flying for this 

commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 300 Feet AGL and flying mostly

vertically for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. My general 

knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure 

that safety would not be affected by my operations. 

Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request; 

My FAA Issued Private Pilot License Certificate Number is 3582355
General Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend to Follow

• 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 cause momentary 

loss of control. 

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffi c

and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional

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 specifi cally designed and

protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics. 

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

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 rotor strike.

• 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, you must 

state the reason. 

I have no intention on using this exemption outside the United States