October 3, 2016

Mr. Jonathan Troy Ward

2735 Kantian Drive

Columbus, OH 43219

To Mr. Ward:

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your petition 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 received your exemption request, posted to the public docket on December 21, 2015, filed in 

Docket No. FAA-2015-8240, but we are unable to process your request any further. Your petition 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.

 The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would 

benefit the public as a whole.

 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.

 The specific reasons why you need to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the 

United States.

For more detailed information relating to submitting petitions for exemption, please visit 

http://aes.faa.gov/petition/index.html. This website helps the petitioner to meet Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA) requirement outlines in § 11.81 and helps answer any questions you may have.
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What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must submit the requested information 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. 

If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not receive the information, we will close the docket without notifying you further. If you 

have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 333exemptions@faa.gov.

Sincerely,

/s/

Dan Ngo

Program Analyst, Airmen and

 Airspace Rules Division

Enclosures
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Section 333 Petition Guidance & Checklist

Note: It is highly recommended petitioners carefully review the “Conditions and Limitations” section 

in the most recently granted exemptions. This will provide valuable insight as to what the FAA is 

approving under Section 333. 

Where can I find previously granted exemptions?

 https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/

 Write down the docket number in the exemption you are reviewing (it will be formatted like 

this: FAA-XXXX-XXXX).

 Search for that docket number at regulations.gov, and review the petition, as well as any 

supporting documents.

Ready to create your petition? 

Use the checklist below to ensure your petition contains all the necessary information. Failure to 

include the following information may result in delays in processing your request: 

 Operator’s name and address;

 The specific applicable regulations from which relief is required (CFRs);

 How the operator will maintain an equivalent level of safety or no adverse impact to safety;

 How granting the exemption would be in the public interest;

 The proposed operations; and,

 The make and model of the aircraft for proposed operations (aircraft manuals are not 

necessary).

Ready to submit your petition?

Note: Proprietary/Confidential documents should be clearly marked and emailed to 

333exemptions@faa.gov. Be sure to include your comment tracking number (received upon successful 

submission to regulations.gov) when emailing these documents. Do not submit them to 

regulations.gov. 

 Visit https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/how_to_file_a_petition/

Please note that due to the large volume of petitions being submitted, it will take approximately 8-10 

weeks for submissions to be posted to the docket at regulations.gov and assigned a docket number. 

Questions?

Please reference our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at: 

https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_faqs/

If you didn’t find the answer to your question on our FAQ page, questions about the Section 333 

exemption process should be directed to 333exemptions@faa.gov. Questions about the operating 

conditions and limitations should be directed to 9-AFS-UAS-Inquiries@faa.gov.