July 20, 2015

Exemption No. 12092

Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–0729

Ms. Adele Scholl

Mr. Jeffrey Scholl

GravityShots.com, Inc.

172 Lidstrom Road 

Whitefish, MT 59937

Dear Ms. Scholl and Mr. Scholl:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your request for exemption. It transmits our 

decision, explains its basis, and gives you the conditions and limitations of the exemption, 

including the date it ends.

By letter dated March 13, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 

behalf of GravityShots.com, Inc. (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an exemption. The 

petitioner requested to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to conduct operations in 

the film industry, TV productions, real estate photography and video, surveying for 

development, agriculture inspection, and aerial mapping.

See Appendix A for the petition submitted to the FAA describing the proposed operations and 

the regulations that the petitioner seeks an exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested exemption would not set a precedent, and any 

delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner.

Airworthiness Certification

The UAS proposed by the petitioner are the FreeFly CineStar 8, FreeFly CineStar 6, and DJI 

Inspire 1.
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The petitioner requested relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products 

and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates. In accordance with the statutory criteria 

provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in 

consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 

aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation has determined that this aircraft 

meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA finds that the requested relief from 

14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, Subpart H—Airworthiness 

Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing requirements of part 36, is 

not necessary.

The Basis for Our Decision

You have requested to use a UAS for aerial data collection1. The FAA has issued grants of 

exemption in circumstances similar in all material respects to those presented in your petition. 

In Grants of Exemption Nos. 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0352), 

11109 to Clayco, Inc. (see Docket No. FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (see

Docket No. FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. (see Docket No. 

FAA−2014−0642), the FAA found that the enhanced safety achieved using an unmanned 

aircraft (UA) with the specifications described by the petitioner and carrying no passengers or 

crew, rather than a manned aircraft of significantly greater proportions, carrying crew in 

addition to flammable fuel, gives the FAA good cause to find that the UAS operation enabled 

by this exemption is in the public interest.

Having reviewed your reasons for requesting an exemption, I find that—

• They are similar in all material respects to relief previously requested in Grant of 

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 11213;

• The reasons stated by the FAA for granting Exemption Nos. 11062, 11109, 11112, and 

11213 also apply to the situation you present; and 

• A grant of exemption is in the public interest.

Our Decision

In consideration of the foregoing, I find that a grant of exemption is in the public interest. 

Therefore, pursuant to the authority contained in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, 

delegated to me by the Administrator, GravityShots.com, Inc. is granted an exemption from 

14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 

91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b), to 

 

1 Aerial data collection includes any remote sensing and measuring by an instrument(s) aboard the UA. 

Examples include imagery (photography, video, infrared, etc.), electronic measurement (precision surveying, RF 

analysis, etc.), chemical measurement (particulate measurement, etc.), or any other gathering of data by 

instruments aboard the UA.
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the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data collection. 

This exemption is subject to the conditions and limitations listed below.

Conditions and Limitations

In this grant of exemption, GravityShots.com, Inc. is hereafter referred to as the operator.

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption.

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption are limited to the FreeFly CineStar 

8, FreeFly CineStar 6, and DJI Inspire 1 when weighing less than 55 pounds including 

payload. Proposed operations of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a 

petition to amend this exemption.

2. Operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and television filming are 

not permitted. 

3. The UA may not be operated at a speed exceeding 87 knots (100 miles per hour). The 

exemption holder may use either groundspeed or calibrated airspeed to determine 

compliance with the 87 knot speed restriction. In no case will the UA be operated at 

airspeeds greater than the maximum UA operating airspeed recommended by the 

aircraft manufacturer.

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level 

(AGL). Altitude must be reported in feet AGL.

5. The UA must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. 

This requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate or 

U.S. driver’s license.

6. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The UA must be operated within 

the visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC and VO at all times. The VO may be used 

to satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. The VO and PIC must be able to communicate verbally at all times; 

electronic messaging or texting is not permitted during flight operations. The PIC 

must be designated before the flight and cannot transfer his or her designation for the 

duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure that the VO can perform the duties 

required of the VO.

7. This exemption and all documents needed to operate the UAS and conduct its 

operations in accordance with the conditions and limitations stated in this grant of 

exemption, are hereinafter referred to as the operating documents. The operating 
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documents must be accessible during UAS operations and made available to the 

Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions and 

limitations in this exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating documents, 

the conditions and limitations herein take precedence and must be followed. 

Otherwise, the operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating 

documents. The operator may update or revise its operating documents. It is the 

operator’s responsibility to track such revisions and present updated and revised 

documents to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. The 

operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension 

or amendment to this grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update 

or revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted this exemption, then 

the operator must petition for an amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s 

UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) may be contacted if questions arise regarding 

updates or revisions to the operating documents.

8. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation 

or flight characteristics, e.g., replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo 

a functional test flight prior to conducting further operations under this exemption. 

Functional test flights may only be conducted by a PIC with a VO and must remain at 

least 500 feet from other people. The functional test flight must be conducted in such 

a manner so as to not pose an undue hazard to persons and property.

9. The operator is responsible for maintaining and inspecting the UAS to ensure that it is 

in a condition for safe operation.

10. Prior to each flight, the PIC must conduct a pre-flight inspection and determine the 

UAS is in a condition for safe flight. The pre-flight inspection must account for all 

potential discrepancies, e.g., inoperable components, items, or equipment. If the 

inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, the aircraft is 

prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been performed and the 

UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight.

11. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements for the aircraft and 

aircraft components.

12. Each UAS operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer 

safety bulletins.

13. Under this grant of exemption, a PIC must hold either an airline transport, 

commercial, private, recreational, or sport pilot certificate. The PIC must also hold a 

current FAA airman medical certificate or a valid U.S. driver’s license issued by a 

state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, a territory, a possession, or the Federal 
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government. The PIC must also meet the flight review requirements specified in 

14 CFR § 61.56 in an aircraft in which the PIC is rated on his or her pilot certificate.

14. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC demonstrates the 

ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be 

operated under this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and 

maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, vehicles and structures. PIC 

qualification flight hours and currency must be logged in a manner consistent with 

14 CFR § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of training the operator’s PICs and VOs 

(training, proficiency, and experience-building) and determining the PIC’s ability to 

safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the UAS will be operated 

under this exemption are permitted under the terms of this exemption. However, 

training operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During 

training, proficiency, and experience-building flights, all persons not essential for 

flight operations are considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA 

with appropriate distance from nonparticipants in accordance with 14 CFR § 91.119.

15. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 CFR § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). Flights 

under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized.

16. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point (ARP) as 

denoted in the current FAA Airport/Facility Directory (AFD) or for airports not 

denoted with an ARP, the center of the airport symbol as denoted on the current 

FAA-published aeronautical chart, unless a letter of agreement with that airport’s 

management is obtained or otherwise permitted by a COA issued to the exemption 

holder. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available 

to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

17. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet 

horizontally from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC.

18. If the UAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the UA must return to a 

pre-determined location within the private or controlled-access property.

19. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.

20. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast 

weather conditions) there is enough available power for the UA to conduct the 

intended operation and to operate after that for at least five minutes or with the reserve 

power recommended by the manufacturer if greater.

21. Air Traffic Organization (ATO) Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA). All 

operations shall be conducted in accordance with an ATO-issued COA. The 
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exemption holder may apply for a new or amended COA if it intends to conduct 

operations that cannot be conducted under the terms of the attached COA.

22. All aircraft operated in accordance with this exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 CFR part 47, and have identification 

(N−Number) markings in accordance with 14 CFR part 45, Subpart C. Markings must 

be as large as practicable.

23. Documents used by the operator to ensure the safe operation and flight of the UAS and 

any documents required under 14 CFR §§ 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the aircraft is operating. 

These documents must be made available to the Administrator or any law enforcement 

official upon request.

24. The UA must remain clear and give way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

25. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle. 

26. All Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating 

persons, vessels, vehicles, and structures unless:

a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure 

that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises 

where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of 

the UA, flight operations must cease immediately in a manner ensuring the safety 

of nonparticipating persons; and

b. The owner/controller of any vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 

for operating closer to those objects and the PIC has made a safety assessment of 

the risk of operating closer to those objects and determined that it does not 

present an undue hazard.

The PIC, VO, operator trainees or essential persons are not considered 

nonparticipating persons under this exemption.

27. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the property owner/controller or authorized representative. 

Permission from property owner/controller or authorized representative will be 

obtained for each flight to be conducted.

28. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported 

to the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS−80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be 
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reported to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions 

contained on the NTSB Web site: www.ntsb.gov.

If this exemption permits operations for the purpose of closed-set motion picture and 

television filming and production, the following additional conditions and limitations apply.

29. The operator must have a motion picture and television operations manual (MPTOM) 

as documented in this grant of exemption.

30. At least 3 days before aerial filming, the operator of the UAS affected by this 

exemption must submit a written Plan of Activities to the local Flight Standards 

District Office (FSDO) with jurisdiction over the area of proposed filming. The 3-day 

notification may be waived with the concurrence of the FSDO. The plan of activities 

must include at least the following:

a. Dates and times for all flights;

b. Name and phone number of the operator for the UAS aerial filming conducted 

under this grant of exemption;

c. Name and phone number of the person responsible for the on-scene operation of 

the UAS;

d. Make, model, and serial or N−Number of UAS to be used;

e. Name and certificate number of UAS PICs involved in the aerial filming;

f. A statement that the operator has obtained permission from property owners 

and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event; the list of those 

who gave permission must be made available to the inspector upon request;

g. Signature of exemption holder or representative; and

h. A description of the flight activity, including maps or diagrams of any area, city, 

town, county, and/or state over which filming will be conducted and the altitudes 

essential to accomplish the operation.

31. Flight operations may be conducted closer than 500 feet from participating persons 

consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production, as specified in the 

exemption holder’s MPTOM.

Unless otherwise specified in this grant of exemption, the UAS, the UAS PIC, and the UAS 

operations must comply with all applicable parts of 14 CFR including, but not limited to, 

parts 45, 47, 61, and 91.
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This exemption terminates on July 31, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service

Enclosures
Jeffrey & Adele Scholl

172 Lidstrom Rd.

Whitefish, MT 59937

c: 406-253-9048

f: 866-333-4157

adele@gravityshots.com

3/13/2015

U. S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20590

Dear Sir or Madam:

GravityShots.com, Inc. seeks exemption from the following sections of 14 C.F.R.:

• 14 C.F.R. Part 21- Airworthiness and Certificate

• 14 C.F.R. Part 45.23 (b) - Identification and Registration Marking

• 14 C.F.R. Part 91.7 (a) - Airworthiness

• 14 C.F.R Part 91.9 (b)(2) - Flight Manual

• 14 C.F.R. Part 91.103 - Preflight Action

• 14 C.F. R Part 91.109 (a) - Flight Instruction

• 14 C.F.R. Part 91.119 - Minimum Safe Altitudes

• 14 C.F.R. Part 91.121 - Altimeter Settings

• 14 C.F.R. Part 91.151 (a) - Fuel Requirements in VFR Conditions

• 14 C.F.R. Part 91.203 (a) & (b) - Certifications and Registration

• 14 C.F.R. Part 91.405 (a), 407 (a)(1), 409 (a)(1) & (2), 417 (a) & (b) - Maintenance 

Inspections

GravityShots.com, Inc. seeks relief on the above sections of 14 C.F.R. for use of their sUAVs in the film 

industry, TV productions, real estate photography & video, surveying for development, agriculture 

inspection, aerial mapping.

Granting GravityShots.com, Inc. an exemption will greatly benefit the public for a number of reasons: 
• Create a positive environment for sUAVs as whole. By creating breathtaking aerial 

imagery the public is drawn to our content. We advocate safety as a top priority and 

share safety concerns when flying. 

1. Learn to fly on hobby grade equipment first. Putting many hours into learning 

the orientations and performance of the equipment.

2. Once you have gained hours you can advance to a smaller UAV. 

3. Always create a pre-flight check list and follow the FAA regulations set in place, 

do not fly above 400 feet, do not fly in restricted air space, within 5 miles of an 

airport

4. Always have an observer with your pilot, to help create a safe environment for 

the sUAV and pilot. As the observer you can help educate the public. By asking 

them to stay back from the sUAV, do not allow the public to talk to the pilot 

while they are flying, making sure there is a safe take off and landing place free 

and clear of obstacles.

5. Always keep your sUAV in visual line of sight.

6. Always perform maintenance on your sUAV and check the validity. Make sure 

all equipment has been charged before each flight.

7. Respect and maintain public privacy. 

8. Never fly over people or crowds.

9. Never fly under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

10. Never fly near or around power lines.

11. Never fly in high winds or bad weather.

• Provide professional education to the public.

• Use of sUAVs verses full scale helicopters provide a safer environment for filming.

• Provide economic growth for the public by allowing the public to hire GravityShots.com, 

Inc. 

The exemption would not adversely affect safety, in fact it would create a safe environment and 

example of a professional operation adhering to the FAA standards that are currently set in place.

Pilot & Company Background with years of experience:

Jeffrey Scholl started flying remote controlled aircrafts at an early age. He continued his passion for 

flying and received his full scale pilot's license at the age of 17. He attended University of North Dakota 

and obtained a degree in Aerospace and Computer Science, as well as a commercial instrument rating . 

(See Appendix 1. for a digital copy)

In 1999, Jeffrey Scholl created GravityShots.com and was registered with the state of Montana. (See 

Apendix 2.) In early 2000, Jeffrey started building and flying RC helicopters, single rotor. He built and 

mastered gas and electric machines. He would compete on the national level in 3D flying with the gas 

powered helicopters. Around this same time, he started GravityShots.com, Inc. and started taking 
photographs from the air. Attached is one of his first systems that he designed and a photo of him flying 

it.
This photo shows Jeffrey Scholl with a gas powered helicopter in 2002.

2005 GravityShots.com, Inc. acquired Commercial Liability Insurance, with Evanston Insurance 

Company. (See Appendix 3. for a digital copy) No claims have been made with 10 years of liability 

coverage. Currently in 2015, their policy is held with Seneca Insurance Liability Insurance: Aerial PakTM 

Insurance Policy 2015. (See Appendix 4. for a digital copy)

This policy offers Comprehensive General Liability Coverage:

Protects you from claims arising out of bodily injuries to the general public, or from 

damage to the property of others.

Protection extends up to your policy limits. Included is coverage for premises-operations 

and products-completed operations.

Limits of $500,000 per occurrence/ $1,000,000 aggregate are standard; $1,000,000 per 

occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate is also available.

Standard General Liability policies will exclude damage arising from the operation of 

aircraft; Aerial PakTM includes coverage for Remote Controlled Aerial Photography 

equipment provided the maximum payload does not exceed 25 pounds and the aircrafts 

engine delivers under eight (8) horsepower. 

Note: Aerial PakTM is intended to provide coverage for bodily injury and property damage 

claims arising from the operation of approved equipment. The policy contains an 

exclusion "personal injury" and "advertising injury" coverage. This coverage may be 
available for an additional premium, through a separate policy.

In November of 2010, Jeffrey started flying and building multi-rotor platforms. Together with his wife, 

Adele as the observer, they gathered hours of safely flying these platforms. 

Jeffrey's skills as a full scale and RC pilot are unique with many years of experience. From the first time 

that he took the sticks with his single rotor RC helicopters, he has learned to fly all crafts in manual 

mode. Not relying on GPS guidance or way point flying. He believes that you must learn to master the 

craft, before you can use these automated features, as they are not always reliable. 

Through constant research and development Jeffrey Scholl stays on top of updates and advancements in 

technology.

Current sUAV Systems that GravityShots.com, Inc. operates:

1. FreeFly CineStar 8

(See Attached Appendix 5. CineStar 8 Manual & Appedix 7. for The Flight Electronics Manuals)

First Flight 3/28/2014 - Total Flight Time: 61182 secs / 1019.42 min / 16:59:42 (132 files/flights)

The CineStar is the next evolution in professional heavy lift multi-rotor helicopters. Drawing on vast 

experience in the areas of professional aerial cinematography, engineering and manufacturing, 

Quadrocopter and FreeFly Systems have collaborated to create the ultimate aerial platform. Extensive 

R&D has been invested in the CineStar to create a reliable and robust system for aerial video and photo 

professionals, allowing for longer flight times, heavier payloads and smoother footage.

Technical Properties:

• Weight Including Motors: ~3050g (6.72 lbs)

• Dimensions: 1000 x 900 x 350mm

• Max Payload: ~5445g (12 lbs)

• Construction: Gen 2 Carbon Fiber

• Propeller: Tiger Carbon 15x5 MR

• Tiger 4012 Brushless Motors

• MikroKopter GPS way point flying electronics

• Quadrocopter Edition of Dual Sky XM5010 

• QuadroPower 10,000mAh (6s) Lipo w/ EC5 Connector Battery (Allowing 10 minute flights)

• CineStar Build Guide DVD 
2. FreeFly CineStar 6

(See Attached Appendix 6. CineStar 6 Manual & Appedix 7. for The Flight Electronics Manuals)

First flight 1/8/14 -Total Flight Time: 132329 secs / 2205.29 min / 1.12:45:29 (333 files/flights)

The CineStar 6 is the smaller version of the CineStar 8 with 6 motors.

Technical Properties:

• Weight Including Motors: ~2595g (5.72 lbs)

• Dimensions: 1000 x 900 x 350mm

• Max Payload: ~3628g (8 lbs)

• Construction: Gen 2 Carbon Fiber

• Propeller: Dual Sky Propeller Set & Motors

• MikroKopter GPS way point flying electronics

• Quadrocopter Edition of Dual Sky XM5010 

• QuadroPower 10,000mAh (6s) Lipo w/ EC5 Connector Battery (Allowing 10 minute flights)

• CineStar Build Guide DVD 
3. DJI Inspire 1 (See Attached Appendix 8. & 9. Manual and Safety Guidelines)

DJI’s most advanced technology comes together in the Inspire 1, an easy to use, all-in-one flying 

platform that empowers you to create the unforgettable. Never before has such power been put into a 

ready-to-fly system that anyone can fly.

Technical Properties:

• Professional DJI flight control system

• 3-axis gimbal stabilized 4K camera

• HD wireless video transmission

• Full remote camera control capability

• App controlled manual camera settings

• GPS-free indoor stabilization

• Allowing 10 minute flights
GravityShots.com, Inc. Safety Policies in place:

Before starting

• Check the reliability of the Multi-Rotor.

• The flight battery and transmitter battery must be fully charged.

• Always turn on the transmitter first and then the Multi-Rotor.

• Watch for visible damage such as loose screws, broken, unbalanced or damaged propellers, 

faulty connectors or solder joints, broken pipes, etc.

• The propeller must be in a good condition and securely mounted. The rotors must spin 

smoothly. Please ensure that there are no objects are in the rotational plane of the propellers or 

within a distance that poses a risk of obstruction. Rotating propeller ends are dangerous to 

touch - never touch a rotating propeller with fingers or other body parts.

• Ensure the appropriate to the audible beeps when auto lipo-detection is enabled. 6 * beep 

means 6s Lipo

• Ensure that the selected channel on the remote control is free and that you're within range of 

the transmitter.

• Ensure the sensors are calibrated (when the motors are off move yaw and gas stick into upper 

left corner until it beeps).

• Different settings can result in fundamentally different flight characteristics and occupation of 

the Channel functions. Make sure that you are familiar with the setting and its features.

• After starting the motors, check that all motors are running and rotate evenly. Please fly 

carefully at a low altitude until you know that everything is working fine.
• Perform a pre-flight check (see checklist below).

• Start manually - switch off altitude control and GPS.

Checklist (pre-flight check)

• Weather conditions are suitable.

• Frame and all screws are tight.

• Propeller not damaged and tightly fixed.

• Battery fully charged and securely mounted.

• Transmitter battery charged and the antennas are free.

• Channel of the transmitter is not busy. If 35/40/70MHz or other MHz-RC-controls are in 

operation simultaneously, the used channels must be checked with the other pilots (not 

necessary for 2.4 GHz systems).

• Check RC(TX/RX) operation range (on the ground!) from time to time (and before 1st flight).

• Ensure there is nothing in the danger zone of the propeller.

• Ensure enough space for launch and flight.

• Ensure the GPS module (if any) has GPS fix. If CH or PH is active it will beep every second. Check 

that when you switch to GPS mode, there will be an audible beep.

• For manual start ensure GPS and altitude controls are turned off.

• Ensure sensors are calibrated and that the right setting is loaded.

• Ensure the trim of the remote control is in neutral position.

During the flight

• Do not take risks! Your own safety and that of your environment depend on the good behavior 

of the pilot. Always maintain a safe distance from people, animals and objects. Improper 

operation can cause serious injury and property damage! Never fly towards viewers and avoid 

flying over spectators.

• Keep in mind that viewers could get close to the Multi-Rotor, without being aware of potential 

dangers.

• Always turn off the Multi-Rotor first and disconnect the flight battery before turning off the 

transmitter.

• Only fly in line of sight. In the case of manual control, you must be able to see the position and 

altitude. Never fly over 500 feet.

• Never rely 100% on functions such as GPS, compass, or altitude control. You must always be 

able to take manual control of the Multi-Rotor.

• Reduce the throttle or switch off the motors in case of a crash or failure.

• Do not fly in restricted air space, such as in the vicinity of airports, etc.

• Pay attention to under-voltage warning -flying on an empty battery can cause damage to the 

Lipos and crash.

• If a defect or malfunction has occurred, it must be corrected before the next start.

• When using GPS, take note that the position of the Multi-Rotor can change suddenly.

After the flight
• Disconnect the battery and check all over for damage. Make sure that there is no damage to the 

propellers.

• See the Handling and safety precautions of Lipos.

• If the Multi-Rotor is involved in a crash or hard landing the sensors and electronics might be 

damaged. Before the next start everything must be checked.

Similar granted petitions are as follows: 2/18/2015 Picture Factory, Inc., 2/13/2015 Capital Aerial 

Video, LLC., 2/10/2015 Blue-Chip UAS, 2/3/2015 Helinet Aviation Services, LLC., 2/3/2015 Alan D. 

Purwin, 1/29/2015 Slugwear, bda Likeona Tree, 1/29/2015 Team 5, 1/29/2015 Shotover, 1/23/2015 

AeroCine, 1/23/2015 Burnz Eye View, 1/6/2015 Douglas Trudeau, 12/10/2014 Clayco, 10/10/2014 Flying 

Cam, 9/25/2014 Astraeus Aerial, 9/25/2014 Aerial MOB, 9/25/2014 Pictorvision, 9/25/2014 HeliVideo 

Productions, 9/25/2014 Snaproll Media, 9/25/2014 RC Pro Productions Consulting, dba Vortex Aerial.

In Summary, GravityShots.com, Inc. with its pilot and observer seek exemption from the following 

regulations: 14 C.F.R. Part 21, 14 C.F.R. Part 45.23 (b), 14 C.F.R. Part 91.7 (a), 14 C.F.R Part 91.9 (b)(2), 

14 C.F.R. Part 91.103, 14 C.F. R Part 91.109 (a), 14 C.F.R. Part 91.119, 14 C.F.R. Part 91.121, 14 C.F.R., 

Part 91.151 (a), 14 C.F.R. Part 91.203 (a) & (b) , 14 C.F.R. Part 91.405 (a), 407 (a)(1), 409 (a)(1) & (2), 

417 (a) & (b), to commercially operate their sUAVs, weighing under 55 pounds, in a safe manure and 

to provide the public awareness and safety. 

If granted the exemption from the FAA Gravityshots.com, Inc. will continue to abide by the FAA 

regulations and policies set in place. If granted the exemption GravityShots.com will submit a Certificate 

of Waiver or Authorization (COA) before any commercial jobs are performed . Commercial operations 

would include but are not limited to, aerial footage for the film industry, TV productions, real estate, 

surveying for development, agriculture inspection, aerial mapping. 

Sincerely,

Adele Scholl

Jeffrey Scholl

GravityShots.com, Inc.

172 Lidstrom Rd.

Whitefish, MT 59937

adele@gravityshots.com
Appendix Table of Contents:

1. United State of America - FAA Commercial Pilot License - Attachment1_JeffPilotLicense.jpg

2. June 16, 1999 GravityShots.com business registration with the state of Montana - Attachment2_

GravityShotsBusiness.jpg

3. 2005 GravityShots.com Proof of Liability Insurance - Evanston Insurance Company -

Attachment3_CommercialLiability2005.pdf

4. 2015 GravityShots.com Proof of Liability Insurance - Seneca Specialty Insurance Company: 

Attachment4a_GRAVI-1 PROOF.pdf, Attachment4b_GravityShotsPolicy.pdf

5. FreeFly CineStar 8 Manual - Attachment5_cinestar8Manual-v3.pdf

6. FreeFly CineStar 6 Manual - Attachment6_cinestar6Manual-v8.pdf

7. Mikrokopter Electronics Manual - See Link http://www.mkmanual.com/

8. DJI Inspire 1 User Manual V1.0 - Attachment8_Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.0_en.pdf

9. DJI Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines v1.0 - Attachment9_Inspire_1_Safety_Guidelines_en.pdf

10. Copy of NNumbers from the FAA - Attachment10_NNumbers.jpg

11. Copy of FAA Aircraft registration documentation: AC Form 8050-1 -

Attachment11a_8050-1_Inspire1.jpg

Attachment11b_8050-1_Cinestar6.jpg

Attachment11c_8050-1_Cinestar8.jpg

12. Copy of Affidavit of Ownership For Amateur-Built Aircraft: AC Form 8050-88 -

Attachment12a_8050-88_Inspire1.jpg

Attachment12b_8050-88_Cinestar6.jpg

Attachment12c_8050-88_Cinestar8.jpg

13. Copy of Aircraft Bill of Sale: AC Form 8050-2 -

Attachment13a_8050-2_Inspire1.jpg

Attachment13b_8050-2_Cinestar6.jpg

Attachment13c_8050-2_Cinstar8.jpg

14. Copy of the USPS receipt of the mailed FAA Aircraft registration docuements on 3/11/2015 -

Attachment14_USPSFAA.jpg