Oct. 27, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12-140

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Submitted electronically and by hard copy to above address.

Re: Robin C Peters of Dreamscape Design, Inc (Operator) Petition for 

Exemption to Operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Aerial Photography 

and Videography.

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012, I hereby apply for an exemption from the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (FARs) listed herein and any other necessary to allow its 

operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to provide aerial 

photography, videography and photogrammetry services. The requested 

exemption would permit the operation of a Horizon Chroma UAS to obtain 

aerial photographs and video for mapping, marketing, structural 

inspections, and real estate sales.

Specific Description of Relief Sought: Dreamscape Design seeks relief 

from the requirements of 14 C.F.R. §§ 61.113(a) and (b);14 CFR §§ 

61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a); 14 C.F.R. § 

91.7(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.119(c); 14 C.F.R. § 91.121; 14 C.F.R. § 

91.151(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.405(a); 14 C.F.R. § 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. §§ 

91.409(a)(1) and (2); 14 C.F.R. §§ 91.417(a) and (b) to operate small 

unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the purpose of aerial photography 

and videography ad data collection.
BACKGROUND

I founded Dreamscape Design in 1997. I produce professional grade 

videos, interactive materials and photography for marketing and 

advertising. Additionally, I have flown Radio controlled aircraft since I was 

a child (1972), always on a safe method and aware of his environment. 

Because of the current regulatory environment, sales have been limited to 

hobby use customers. Dreamscape would like to expand operations and 

provide professional aerial photography and videography services to 

businesses and individuals. We work with clients who require us to collect 

data using video, edit it, and submit it t them. This includes our clients like 

Police Training Institute, and the American Brush Manufacturers 

Association. Both of these entities are spread out throughout the US and 

we would benefit them greatly if we could grab footage from an elevated 

perspective. 

Additionally, we shoot narrative videos that have a positive impact on 

society. 

The Unmanned Aircraft (UA) described below is a small, light and 

extremely maneuverable electric powered craft. It can only operate at 

lower altitudes, carries nothing on board except a camera, and will 

therefore reduce risk while diminishing the likelihood of death or serious 

bodily injury. With a small payload and maximum flight time of only 15 

minutes, this offers little or no risk to national security.

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA): Horizon Hobby Chroma UAS (with 

stabilized cg03 hd and 4k camera)

- Professional grade, under 10" tall, 46 to 50 ounces at takeoff

- Only carries one camera

- 4 motors

- 7 to 20 minute flight time depending on battery life

- Flight Controller with GPS

Safety Specs: 

- Has a 'Safe Circle barrier' whereby it will not take off within 5 meters of 

people, any objects or the PIC (Pilot in command) Provides Fail Safe 

features that allow the aircraft to return to the launch point and land 

automatically in the event the command and control signal is lost or the 

battery has reached a pre-determined threshold. If battery reaches a 

critical level, the aircraft will descend and land at the current location. 

Control of the aircraft is maintained during descent to allow the PIC to 
guide it to a safe landing.

- A 'Follow me mode' will make the UAS follow an exact distance and 

altitude as determined by the PIC

- Includes a safety 'Return Home' mode

- Easily adjustable flight boundaries

GROUND STATION EQUIPMENT

The ground station equipment is comprised of a dual control and audio 

communication equipment.

- Transmitter 2.4 Ghz flight control link with 5.8 GHz video – FCC 

Licensed. On Screen Display with all required info

- Full time display of video and telemetry

- Telemetry data on the video downlink provides the pilot with heading, 

speed, height, distance, GPS information, and current battery voltage, 

etc. 

GROUND CREW

- Pilot in Command (PIC): Robin Christian Peters

- Visual Observer (VO): The visual observer will provide additional 

situational awareness during flight operations.

OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS

1. The UAS will weigh less than 55 pounds.

2. Flights will be operated within visual line of sight of a pilot and/or 

observer. 3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 30 

minutes. Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve should 

that occur prior to the 15 minute limit.

4. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the UAS pilot and the 

Visual Observer.

5. PIC will have at least 25 hours time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including 

at least 10 hours as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS and 5 hours in the 

same make and model of UAS proposed under this exemption request. 
Local AMA flying fields and rules will be used to accumulate flying time 

and practice emergency procedures. 

6. PIC will maintain a logbook for this craft, and it will also remain current 

for the type of aircraft.

7. Written and/or oral permission will be obtained from the property 

owner.

8. Pilot and observer will be able to communicate by voice at all times 

during the operation. Communication may be assisted by VHF or UHF 

radio when necessary. Text communications are not allowed.

9. The UAS will only be operated during daytime hours in VFR weather 

conditions.

10. Operations may not be conducted aboard a moving device or vehicle.

11. Operation near airports will be conducted according to the “blanket” 

COA unless another COA is obtained.

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST

- Minimum of 5 nautical miles (NM) from an airport having an 

operational control tower; or

- 3 NM from an airport with a published instrument flight procedure, but 

not an operational tower; or

- 2 NM from an airport without a published instrument flight procedure 

or an operational tower; or

- 2 NM from a heliport with a published instrument flight procedure 

1. Weather conditions are suitable for VFR flight and wind is 15 mph or 

less. 

2. Measure battery voltage to make sure batteries are sufficiently charged 

before takeoff.

3. Verify that all wiring connections are tight.

4. Raise and lock all rotor arms. Inspect for cracks, damage, and loose 

hardware. 

5. Check to make sure propellers are secure and free from dirt, cracks 

and chips. 

6. Install main battery and check balance.
7. Turn on camera equipment. 

8. Verify all switch positions on the RC transmitters. 

9. Turn on radio control transmitters and video equipment.

10. Connect the UAS main battery. Check for radio connection with RC 

transmitters and video downlink.

11. During warmup, check the A2 Flight Controller LED indicator. Wait for 

both of the LED indications.

12. Announce your intention to take off by announcing “CLEAR”. (full 

checklist provided as an attachment

Petitioner: Dreamscape Design, Inc.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Robin C. Peters

Dreamscape Design, Inc.

104 E Stoughton St. Champaign, IL 61820 

Phone: 217-359-8484

email: Robin_christian@hotmail.com