SC Aerial / Hard Racing 11-16-2015

Sean Steinbrueck / Cari Steinbrueck

264 Rolling Hill Rd

Mooresville, NC 28117

Dear Sir or Madam:

This petition is being submitted on my behalf without legal counsel or consulting services. Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act), and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Sean Steinbrueck & Cari Steinbrueck, of SC 

Aerial/Hard Racing, small business owners & Freelance multimedia producers, hereby apply for an exemption from the Federal 

Aviation Regulations (FARs) listed below to allow operation of our Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) commercially in 

airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) so long as such operations are conducted with and under the 

conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333. 

The requested exemption would permit Sean Steinbrueck & Cari Steinbrueck of SC Aerial/Hard Racing

to operate the DJI Inspire I Quadcopter and pursue our commercial interests in providing services for profit to include aerial 

photography, aerial cinematography, aerial filming and photography for marketing of products, business advertising, real estate, 

construction firms, special events to include but not limited to weddings, private or public parties/events and promotional events.

Commercial operation of an UAS, as described herein, which are equipped with camera and sensors, would operate in the

following manner: Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate and other related professional

activities. Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including public and private events.

Sean Steinbrueck & Cari Steinbrueck of SC Aerial/Hard Racing state that all UAV/UAS flights may occur over public, private or 

controlled access property and will do so, if possible, with the property owner's consent and knowledge. 

Sean Steinbrueck & Cari Steinbrueck of SC Aerial/Hard Racing have demonstrated the ability to safely and effectively fly the 

UAV/UAS DJI Inspire I Quadcopter which will be used for all commercial and private purposes. 

Sean Steinbrueck & Cari Steinbrueck of SC Aerial/Hard Racing comply with local ordinances and laws regarding the operation of 

UAV/UAS, and adheres to all weather and environmental restrictions or limitations in reference to the operations of UAV/UAS.

Prior to each flight/operation of the UAV/UAS, Sean Steinbrueck & Cari Steinbrueck of SC Aerial/Hard Racing will conduct a PreFlight Safety Inspection. Only the manufacturers authorized repair facilities/ providers will perform any and all repairs. 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.

Regulations from which exemption is requested:

14 C.F.R. Part 21

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b)

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

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a)

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

14 C.F.R. 91.109

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. 91.205(b) 14 C.F.R. 91.215 14 

C.F.R. 91.401 - 91.417

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely, 

SC Aerial / Hard Racing

Sean Steinbrueck

Cari Steinbrueck