Submitted by Dean Denis 

Aerial Imaging Of Maine 

404 Gogan Rd. 

Benton, Maine 04901

dean@deandenis.com

207-649-1550

Dear Sir or Madam: Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and CFR Part 11, Aerial 

Images of Maine, owner and operator Dean Denis requests to be exempted from the Federal Aviation Regulations {FAR) 

listed below:

Scope: 

To enhance and augment for hire real estate listing images by using the Phantom 3 Professional (UAS)Unmanned Aircraft 

System to conduct aerial photography and video of real estate property. 

Also to provide images or video to Contractors, Schools/colleges, Local and State engineers, etc. We will also help local and 

State police, along with Maine Game Wardens to help in any aerial images or video they may require.

DJI Phantom 3 Professional (UAS): 

The DJI Phantom 3 is a quad-rotor Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) weighing 2.2 lbs. Weight (Including Battery And 

Propellers)

1280 g. 

Diagonal Size (Including Propellers)

590 mm

Max Ascent Speed

5 m/s

Max Descent Speed

3 m/s

Max Speed

16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Hover Accuracy

Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 0.5 m

Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

Max Altitude Above Sea Level

6000 m

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GPS Mode

GPS/GLONASS

Vision Positioning;

Max Velocity

Less than 8 m/s (when 2 m above ground)

Altitude Range

30 cm-300 cm

Operating Range

30 cm-300 cm

Safety Features:

FAILSAFE;

If the Intelligent Flight Battery is running low, or if your Phantom 3 loses the connection with your remote controller for any 

reason, the aircraft will automatically return to the takeoff point and land safely.

The Phantom 3 UAS that Aerial Imaging Of Maine owner Dean Denis will be responsible for The DJI 3 professional 

features a safety Return to Home function that in the event of a signal loss, the UAS will return to within 1 meter from it 

original take off point. The Return to Home feature can also be triggered manually. The remote connects to your phone or 

tablet, and a 720p HD view of everything your camera sees as you fly is displayed live. This immersive view streams to you 

in absolute clarity, enabling safe flying. From takeoff to landing, the Phantom 3 responds to commands while automatically 

handling the most complex aspects of safe, stable flight.

As described below, the requested exception would permit the operation of light weight UASs (DJI 3 Pro) under controlled 

conditions for commercial use by Aerial Imaging Of Maine , owner Dean Denis. They operate at a speed less than 50 knots 

and have the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal plane simultaneously. The UAS will operate within 

the line of sight with in a protected flight area as described below and at 200 feet (AGL)or less. These operations will not 

create a hazard to users of the nation airspace, public nor the environment. Aerial Imaging Of Maine owner Dean Denis 

respectfully requests the grant of an exception to the following specific sections of the Title 14 Code of Federal regulations 

a11owing it to operate lightweight UASs for commercial use,

I request an exemption from TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS ;

14 C.F.R. Parts 21,

14 C.F.R. 45.23 (b)

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2)

14 C.F.R. 91.105

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14 C.F.R. 91.109 (a)

14 C.F.R. 91.119

14 C.F.R. 91.151 (a)

14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) (b)

14 C.F.R. 91.405 (a)

14 C.F.R. 91.407 (a) (1)

14 C.F.R. 91.409 (a

As of March 23, 2015 the FAA has stated that it will automatically grant a "blanket" COA for flights at or under 200 AGL to 

any UASs operator with a section 333 exemption. 

The granting of the use of these small UASs by Aerial Imaging Of Maine owner Dean Denis will give people another 

avenue to express themselves and to have a video record to share with family and friends forever. 

Granting Aerial Imaging Of Maine owner Dean Denis the above exemption will also allow for the expansion of UAS 

systems into the future for the safe conduct of free enterprise and the enjoyment of the masses. 

Aerial Imaging Of Maine owner Dean Denis respectfully requests the FAA grant its exception without delay. The FAA has 

the authority to issue the exemption sought by Aerial Imaging Of Maine owner Dean Denis pursuant to the Federal Aviation 

Act, 85 P.l. 726 {1958) as amended {the ACT). 

Sincerely 

Dean Denis

Dean Denis 

Aerial Imaging Of Maine 

404 Gogan Road 

Benton, ME 04901

dean@deandenis.com

207-649-1550

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