1116 Ebert St.

Winston-Salem, NC 27103-4412

Tel: +1 (336) 692 0183

+1 (336) 671 0316

Email: jarredgomez@gmail.com

michaedlaney@gmail.com

Way Up Digital Media and Marketing

July 20, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington, DC 20590

Petition for Exemption under 14 CFR § 11.81 to Allow 

Commercial Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems 

Petitioner: 

Jarred S. Gomez, Michael D. Laney

DBA Way Up Digital Media and Marketing

1116 Ebert St.

Winston-Salem, NC 27103-4412

(336)692-0183, (336)671-0316

jarredgomez@gmail.com, michaeldlaney@gmail.com

To whom it may concern, 

This application is subsequently based on the FAA’s findings in Exemption Nos. 12075 granted to 

Unmanned Experts, Inc (FAA-2015-1370), 11062 to Astraeus Aerial (FAA−2014−0352), 11109 to Clayco, 

Inc. (FAA−2014−0507), 11112 to VDOS Global, LLC (FAA−2014−0382), and 11213 to Aeryon Labs, Inc. 

(FAA−2014−0642), and in reliance on the analysis provided therein.

Sections from which exemptions are sought: Application is hereby made for exemption from:

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, PL 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333,

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).
1116 Ebert St.

Winston-Salem, NC 27103-4412

Tel: +1 (336) 692 0183

+1 (336) 671 0316

Email: jarredgomez@gmail.com

michaedlaney@gmail.com

Relief Sought: 

Way Up Digital Media and Marketing seeks to operate small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for 

commercial purposes to include (but not limited to) videography, photography, inspections, data

collection and analysis. Way Up Digital Media and Marketing also seeks to provide an economic option 

for regional businesses and institutes in regards to advertising and marketing through the use of local 

artistry. This relief is sought due to commercial use of any UAS being currently prohibited by law unless 

an exemption has been granted.

This exemption will cover use of the following airframes, all of which will weigh less than 55 pounds 

including payload and energy sources:

 DJI Phantom 2 and Inspire models

 DJI Phantom 3 Professional

 Other models to be added by future amendment to this exemption

Benefit for the Public: 

This exemption and the use of Unmanned Aircraft (UA) weighing less than 55 pounds including payload 

and energy sources, carrying no passengers or crew; rather than a manned aircraft of significantly 

greater proportions, carrying crew in addition to flammable fuel, enhances safety and is in the interest 

of the public.

Safety Not Adversely Affected 

Pilots in Command, remaining within Visual Line of Sight of the UA, under this exemption, would follow 

all flight operation guidelines set forth by the FAA, Federal, State and Local statutes governing 

Unmanned Aircraft and the manner in which they are to be operated (Not above 400ft, Not within 5 

miles of an airport or airstrip, Not in restricted/temporarily restricted airspace, Not near pedestrians, 

wildlife, and private building/property without prior consent, et al). Way Up Digital Media and 

Marketing would also comply with the maintenance and inspection requirements of the manufacturer in 

regards to the UAS used. Pilots in Command also possess a combined 500+ hours of preparation and 

operation of UAS in recreational, hobby, and educational settings.