Petition for Exemption 

Luis Lopez 

Luis Lopez Photography & Video 

4102 Ida St 

Longview, TX 75605 

Longview Tx. July 9th 2015 

I, Luis Lopez, hereby submit this petition for exemption under Section 333; FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333. 

I request this exemption in order to operate my U A V IUAS, DJI Phantom 2 Professional 

Quad copter Aircraft, in order to provide services for profit to include aerial photography, 

aerial cinematography, aerial filming and photography for real estate, construction firms, 

aerial mapping, special events to include but not limited to weddings, private or public 

parties/events, business advertising, promotional events, geological surveying, and 

environmental studies. 

The ability to provide these services to other local businesses and individuals in my 

community will benefit them by opening up opportunities they otherwise did not have 

before. Traditional methods of aerial photography/videography are simply not viable 

options for the average consumer as they are costly and involve greater risks to everyone 

involved; i.e. the use oflarger aircraft carrying humans and flammable fuel. By utilizing 

the UA V IUAS the same results can be achieved with much safer conditions. 

Prior to each flight/operation of the UAVIUAS, I will conduct a Pre-Flight Safety 

Inspection. 

Only the manufacturers authorized repair facilities/ providers will perform any and all 

repairs. Flights will not take place over densely populated areas or private property 

without the owner's permission. The UAVIUAS will only be operated within visual line 

of sight and will not be flown near airports or above 400 feet. The FAA can be confident 

that operations of this UA V IUAS will achieve at least the equivalent or greater level of 

safety. 

The requests of this petition are similar to those of Mr. Todd Thomas Drone Pies, and 

Mr. Mike Lloyd & Associates, all of who have received Section 333 exemptions for 

comparable aircraft for similar operations. 

The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which I am seeking exemption are as follows: 

14 C.P.R. Part 21; 

14 C.P.R. 45.23(b); 

14 C.P.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5); 

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); 

14 C.P.R. 61.133 (a); 
14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c); 

14 C.F.R 91.7(a) 

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

14C.F.R. 91.109(a); 

14 C.F.R. 91.119; 

14 C.F.R. 91.121; 

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)(2}; 

14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b). 

Please find the included User Manual, Quick Start Guide and Smart Flight Battery Safety 

Guidelines 

I truly thank you for your consideration. 

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom 2/en/PHANTOM2 User Manual v1.4 en.pdf 

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom 2/en/PHANTOM2 Quick Start Guide en.pdf 

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom 2 vision plus/Smart Flight Battery Safety Guid 

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Longview, TX 75605 

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I, Luis Lopez, hereby submit this petition for exemption under Section 333; 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 

2012, Section 333. 

I request this exemption in order to operate my UAV/UAS, OJI Phantom 2 

Professional Quad copter Aircraft, in order to provide services for profit to 

include aerial photography, aerial cinematography, aerial filming and 

photography for real estate, construction firms, aerial mapping, special 

events to include but not limited to weddings, private or public 

parties/events, business advertising, promotional events, geological 

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surveying, and environmental studies. 

The ability to provide these services to other local businesses and 

individuals in my community will benefit them by opening up opportunities 

they otherwise did not have before. Traditional methods of aerial 

photography/videography are simply not viable options for the average 

consumer as they are costly and involve greater risks to everyone 

involved; i.e. the use of larger aircraft carrying humans and flammable fuel. 

By utilizing the UAV/UAS the same results can be achieved with much 

safer conditions. 

Prior to each flighUoperation of the UAV/UAS, I will conduct a Pre-Flight 

Safety Inspection. 

Only the manufacturers authorized repair facilities/ providers will perform 

any and all repairs. Flights will not take place over densely populated 

areas or private property without the owner's permission. The UAV/UAS 

will only be operated within visual line of sight and will not be flown near 

airports or above 400 feet. The FAA can be confident that operations of 

this UAV/UAS will achieve at least the equivalent or greater level of safety. 

The requests of this petition are similar to those of Mr. Todd Thomas 

Drone Pies, and Mr. Mike Lloyd & Associates, all of who have received 

Section 333 exemptions for comparable aircraft for similar operations. 

The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which I am seeking exemption are 

as follows: 

14 C.F.R. Part 21; 

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); 

14 C.F.R. 61.101 (e)(4), & (5); 

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); 

14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a); 

14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c); 

14 C.F.R 91.7(a) 

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

14C.F.R. 91.109(a); 

14 C.F.R. 91.119; 

14 C.F.R. 91.121; 

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)(2}; 

14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b). 

Please find the included User Manual, Quick Start Guide and Smart Flight 

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Battery Safety Guidelines 

I truly thank you for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Luis Lopez 

Luis Lopez Photography 

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4_en.pdf 

http://download .djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_2/en/PHANTOM2_ Quick_ Start_ Gui 

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eCFR- Code of Federal Regulations 

ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 

e~CFR Data is current. as of March 2, 2015 

Title 14 --+ Chapter I --+ Subchapter B --+ Part 11 --+ Subpart A --+ § 11.81 

Title 14: Aeronautics and Space 

PART 11-GENERAL RULEMAKING PROCEDURES 

Subpart A-Rulemaking Procedures 

§11.81 What information must I include in my petition for an exemption? 

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You must include the following information in your petition for an exemption and submit it to FAA 

as soon as you know you need an exemption. 

(a) Your name and mailing address and, if you wish, other contact information such as a fax 

number, telephone number, or e-mail address; 

~ (b) The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption; 

, (c) The extent of relief you seek, and the reason you seek the relief; 

(1' (d) The reasons why granting your request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would 

benefit the public as a whole; 

"' (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 you 

seek the exemption; 

(f) A summary we can publish in the FEDERAL REGISTER, stating: 

(1) The rule from which you seek the exemption; and 

(2) A brief description of the nature of the exemption you seek; 

(g) Any additional information, views or arguments available to support your request; and 

(h) If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, the reason 

why you need to do so. 

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U.S. Department 

of Transportation 

Federal Aviation 

Administration 

June 10, 2015 

Mr. Luis A. Lopez 

4102 Ida St. 

Longview, TX 75605 

Dear Mr. Lopez: 

800 Independence Ave .. SW 

Washington. D.C. 20591 

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption. It 

explains why we can not process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days. 

Why We Can Not Process Your Request 

We entered your May 19,2015, exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA-2015-

1789), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does 

not comply with the requirements of§ 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request 

any further, you must send us all of the following: 

• The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the 

relief you seek, and the reason you seek relief. 

o The reasons why 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 you 

seek an exemption. 

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

What You Should Do 

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described 

earlier to reach us within 30 days. Please note that § 11.63( d) requires you to send your 

petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the exemption. 
f' ,, 

If We Do Not Hear From You 

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you 

further. lfyou have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-9677. 

Sincerely, 

~~ Brenda Robeson 

Program Analyst, Airmen and 

Airspace Rules Division 

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