Steve Roseman dba Cause Media Productions

10532 Cedar Dr.

Fishers, IN 46037

317-460-9244

steveroseman3@gmail.com

Scope: Enhance real estate listings and help nonprofit organization share their mission, by using the DJI

Phantom 3 Professional Unmanned Aircraft System to conduct aerial photography, and videography. 

UAV Phantom 3 Professional: The DJI Phantom 3 is a quad-rotor Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) 

weighing 1280 Grams or 2.82192 Pounds. The Phantom 3 UAS that Steve Roseman will be responsible 

for also utilizes a mobile ground station. The UAS features a safety Return to Home function that in the 

event of a signal loss, the UAS will return to a preset position and land. The Return to Home feature can 

also be triggered manually. The remote connects to your mobile phone or tablet, and a 720p HD view of 

everything your camera sees as you fly is displayed live. This high resolution 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. Each of the four legs of the 

DJI Phantom 3 contains a high-powered antenna, all constantly broadcasting the live video feed and

receiving control commands from any direction. 

Request: An exemption from 91.7(a), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) 

and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) as was granted to Ralph J. Apel in

Exemption No. 11410 

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

61.113 (a) and (b); 91.7 (a); 91.119 (c); 91.121; 91.151 (a); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (1) and 

(2); 91.417 (a) and (b)

The Extent Of Relief that Steve Roseman seeks 

1. Extent of Relief that Steve Roseman seeks regarding Section 61.113 (a) and (b) Private Pilot Privileges 

and Limitations Relief from Section 61.113 (a) and (b) is requested to allow a Pilot in Command to 

operate the Steve Roseman DJI Phantom 3. The flight would be complimented by a Visual Observer who, 

along with the pilot, will maintain Visual Line of Sight with the DJI Phantom 3 at all times. All operations 

conducted will be incidental to Steve Roseman’s business, Cause Media Productions. The Phantom 3 is 

not able to carry passengers. 

2. Extent of Relief that Steve Roseman seeks in regards to Section 91.7(a) Civil Aircraft Airworthiness 

Relief from Section 91.7(a) is requested to allow Steve Rroseman to determine airworthiness of the 

Phantom 3. As part of this determination the following will be adhered to: 
a. Prior to the DJI Phantom 3's flight the PIC will inspect the UA to ensure it is in a condition that will be 

conducive for a safe flight. The ground control station will be included in the above inspection. 

b. Steve Roseman will follow the DJI Phantom 3’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection and life limit requirements. 

c. Steve Roseman will comply with all DJI manufacturer Safety Bulletins. 

3. Extent of Relief that Steve Roseman seeks in regards to Section 91.119 Minimum Safe Altitudes 

General relief from 91.119 is requested to allow Steve Roseman to operate the Phantom 3 at altitudes 

not to exceed 400’ AGL over private property at a distance at or greater than 5NM from the nearest 

airport as depicted on current Aeronautical Charts. Steve Roseman also wishes to be granted exemption 

to operate at an altitude not greater than 50’ AGL (below tree level) between 1NM and 5NM from the 

nearest airport as depicted on current Aeronautical Charts. Steve Roseman will adhere to the following 

in order to maintain an acceptable level of safety associated with operations over private property: 

(a) Steve Roseman will display signs in the immediate vicinity of operations stating: “Aerial Photography 

In Progress. Use Caution.” 

(b) Steve Roseman will not allow the DJI Phantom 3 to operate at a speed greater than 10kts. 

(c) Steve Roseman will require the UAS operator (PIC) to be fully trained on the DJI Phantom 3 by 

adhering to the recommendations contained within the DJI Phantom 3’s operating manual. 

(d) Steve Roseman will have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), a 

minimum of 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. In addition the operator will have logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UAS 

pilot operating the make and model UAS that Steve Roseman operates. 

(e) Steve Roseman will be familiar with and able to manually institute the DJI Phantom 3’s Return to 

Home (RTH) feature. This feature aborts a flight operation and automatically returns the UAS to a 

predetermined GPS safe point. 

(f) Steve Roseman will not operate over private property without first finding a suitable alternate 

landing spot on the property. 

(g) Steve Roseman will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in 

accordance with the operating documents. 

(h) Steve Roseman will utilize a two man flight team consisting of the Pilot in Command (PIC) and a 

Visual Observer (VO). This team will maintain visual line of sight with the Phantom 3 at all times and 

remain within hearing of one another. 

(i) Steve Roseman will not permit flight around vessels, vehicles and structures without permission from 

the owner. 
4. Extent of Relief that Steve Roseman seeks in regards to Section 91.121 Altimeter Settings Relief from 

91.121 is requested because the Phantom 3 utilizes electronic GPS with a barometric sensor. In order to 

maintain an equal level of safety that 91.121 requires, the PIC of the Steve Roseman’s UAS will abort the 

flight in the events that the UA loses communications with the GPS signal. 

5. Extent of Relief that Steve Roseman seeks in regards to Section 91.151(b) Fuel Requirements for Flight 

in VFR Conditions Relief from 91.151(b) is requested to the extent that allows Steve Roseman to operate 

the Phantom 3 up to a point (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) that there is enough 

power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and land the UA with 30% battery 

power remaining. 6. Extent of Relief that Steve Roseman seeks in regards to Sections 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1), and (a)(2), 91.417(a) and (b) These are all associated a with Airworthiness 

certificate Relief from 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), and (a)(2), And 91.417(a) and (b) is requested to the 

extent that allows Steve Roseman to operate the Phantom 3 Quad-Copter as necessary. These sections 

are all related to airworthiness certificates of aircraft. There is not currently an airworthiness certificate 

for small UAS’s. Steve Roseman would comply in full to any conditions and limitations that the 

Administrator would place in order to receive an approved Grant of Exemption. 

Public Interest: Granting this exemption to Cause Media would allow me to provide real estate 

marketing services and nonprofit mission stories at a much lower cost. Intern would help agents and 

nonprofits grow their organizations. My UAS will pose no threat to the public given its small size and lack 

of combustible fuel when compared to manned aircraft. The operation of my UAS will minimize 

ecological damage and promote economic growth by providing information to companies and residents 

looking to move in the Indiana area. 

Conclusion: As set forth herein, Steve Roseman 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 the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially within the Real Estate and Nonprofit markets. The Administrator 

will be assisting small business by granting this petition. In accordance with the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012, Steve Roseman respectfully requests that the FAA Administrator grants this petition 

for exemption from TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113 (a) and (b); 91.7 

(a); 91.119 (c); 91.121; 91.151 (a); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (1) and (2); 91.417 (a) and (b)