From the office of Skyview Photography, LLC

Owners: Robert and Dwan Thrash and Andrew Ghio

glyn.thrash@skyviewphotography.net

2205 Grand Ave

Texarkana, AR 71854

903-278-9540 or 903-748-7468

The purpose of this letter is for a petition of exemption filed under section 333.

Regarding the unmanned aircraft system:

It is our intention to operate 2 UAV's, with one model being a DJI phantom, the second model 

being a Free Flight X4. The purpose of our operations is aerial photography and videography in 

situations of media coverage, marketing, surveying, real estate photography, videos as requested 

for bands and music videos, aerial shots of property as requested by owner of said property, 

among other things. Please see operation information below. 

Consumer Quad Copter Information:

(info based on DJI phantom)

Total weight (batteries and all flight equipment included): 1000g

Hover accuracy: Vertical 0.8m, Horizontal 2.5m

Max Yaw Angular Velocity: 200 degrees/s

Max Tilt Angle: 35 degrees

Max Ascent/Descent Speed Ascent: 6m/s; Descent 2m/s

Max Flight Speed: 15m/s (not recommended) 

Diagonal Length: 350mm

Max Flight Time: 25 mins

Takeoff weight: 1300g

Operating Temperature: -10 degrees ~ 50 degrees C

DJI Smart Battery:

Type: 3S LiPo

Capacity: 5200 mAh, 11.1V

Charging Environment Range: 0 to 40

Discharging Environment Range: -20 to 50

2.4 GHz ISM:

Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz ISM

Communication Distance (open area) 1000m

Receiver Sensitivity: (1% PER) -97dBm

Working Current/Voltage: 120 mA@3.7V

Consumer Quad Copter Information:

(info based on Free Flight X4)

Total weight (batteries and all flight equipment included): 1890g

Diagonal Wheelbase: 800mm

Arm Length: 320mm
Center Frame Diameter: 240mm

Landing Gear Size: 300mm (length) x 430mm (width) x 340mm (height)

Center Plate: 250mm

Stator Size: 41x14mm

KV: 400rpm/V

Max Power: 500W

ESC:

Current: 40A

Voltage 6SLiPo

Signal Frequency: 30Hz~450Hz

Drive PWM Frequency: 8KHz

Weight: 42g

Flight Parameters:

Take Off Weight: 4Kg~8Kg

Weight of Machine: 3.7Kg

Battery: LiPo (6s, 10000mAh~20000mAh minimum 15C)

Max Power Consumption: 1508W

Hover Consumption: 754W(@ takeoff weight: 4.3kg)

Operational Temperature: -10 degree C ~ +40 degree C

These quad copters are to be operated in accordance to the guidelines offered by the 

manufacturers of the consumer UAV's. A pre-flight inspection is performed before each flight. 

The pre-flights can be seen here for the DJI: 

http://www.droneflyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DJI-Phantom-Vision-SummaryGuide.pdf and here for the Free Flight X4: 

http://www.fpvmodel.com/free-flight-x4-high-end-quadcopter-with-retractable-landing-gearand-removable-arms_g704.html

Regarding the Unmanned Aircraft PIC:

Robert Thrash has apx 500 hours flying various forms of UAVs, he also has apx 2000 hours 

flying manned aircraft as a private and aerobatic pilot. Being a private pilot, Robert Thrash has a 

class 3 medical. The combined staff at Skyview Photography has over 1500 hours flying UAVs. 

2 staff members of Skyview Photography are also skydivers, one being a skydive instructor and 

videographer, having apx 1850 jumps combined, and therefore have extensive aeronautical 

knowledge.

It is our intention to not operate near airports, military bases, and other areas where GA, Military, 

or Commercial Aircraft may be present. Our consumer quad copters will operate within VLOS. 

We would have an average speed of 3-10mph, max height of 200ft and a radius of about 1000ft . 

This would allow us to film away from people and wildlife. Our consumer quad copters are 

outfitted with GPS and other fail safes. Once such fail safe is we are able to set a maximum 

height and distance from our takeoff point to not exceed. For example, if we set them for a 
maximum lift height of 100ft, once they reach 100ft, the system will not allow them to continue 

on their vertical path. The same for the distance from the start point. In the event that 

communication is lost, they are designed and programmed to return to the takeoff point. 

We ask that you consider and approve this exemption.

Thank you, 

Skyview Photography, LLC

Robert and Dwan Thrash and Andrew Ghio