SECTION 333 EXEMPTION REQUEST

MATHEW BERMAN

LA SKY AERIALS

377 FRESH MEADOWS ROAD

SIMI VALLEY CA 93065

805-813-3440

N613LA – DJI PHANTOM VISION 2

This aircraft will be flown by Mathew Berman a private pilot since 2007. This aircraft will only be flown 

within line of sight and will have a spotter at all times. We will have any local airport phone numbers 

and or will have a NAV/COM handheld radio monitoring the local frequency. This will also help us alert 

the proper channels in case of a lost communications situation. Pilot will also have a log book to show 

hours and times of flights. Also keep track of services and inspections on UAS. 

The UAS specs are:

BATTERY5200mAh LiPo

WEIGHT (BATTERY & PROPELLERS INCLUDED)1160g

HOVER ACCURACY (READY TO FLY)Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

MAX YAW ANGULAR VELOCITY200°/s

MAX TILT ANGLE35°

MAX ASCENT / DESCENT SPEEDAscent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

MAX FLIGHT SPEED 15m/s (Not Recommended)

DIAGONAL LENGTH350mm

TILTING RANGE OF GIMBAL0°-60°

OPERATING FREQUENCY5.728GHz-5.8GHz

COMMUNICATION DISTANCE (OPEN AREA)CE: 300m; FCC: 500m
RECEIVER SENSITIVITY (1%PER)-93dBm

TRANSMITTER POWERCE: 25mw; FCC: 125mw

WORKING VOLTAGE80 mA@6V

CHECKLISTS HAVE BEEN BROKEN DOWN AS:

ARRIVAL-PREFLIGHT-AFTER TAKEOFF-PRELANDING-POST LANDING-END OF OPERATION

Arrival Checklist

1. Take out UAV and inspect.

2. Place on level surface.

3. Check distances to near airport and or controlled airspaces.

4. Tune handheld radio to nearest VHF frequencies.

5. Inform tower/CTAF or UAS ops of location and max height of flight. 

6. Check propellers and all accessories. 

Preflight Checklist

1. Remote on

2. Transmitter on

3. Toggle switches-up

4. Video Monitor On

5. Turn on aircraft

6. Gimbal lock and lens cap removed

7. Insert Micro SD

8. Insert battery- Check propellers

9. Place aircraft in a safe and clear area for launch and recovery position if it returns home

10. Batter on for aircraft

11. Wi-Fi connection to monitor on
12. Load dji application

13. Connect dji application to camera

14. Camera full up

15. Verify satellite connections

16. Verify flight levels-safe flight

17. Start recording if needed

18. Takeoff

AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

1. Hover approximately ten feet above the ground 

2. Verify all sticks operate correctly while in hover position

PRE LANDING CHECKLIST

1. Camera Full up

2. Video recorder stopped

3. Landing Zone Clear/Safe 

POST LANDING CHECKLIST-returning to flight

1. Battery Remove and replace

2. Wifi connection to monitor-Verify

3. DJI application Connected to camera

4. Takeoff

END OF OPERATION CHECKLIST

1. Battery-Off
2. Transmitter-Off

3. Wifi Extender-Off

4. Notify Tower/CTAF- End of OPS

CAMERA SPECS

RESOLUTION14 Megapixels

FOV120°/ 110°/ 85°

SENSOR SIZE1/2.3"

FUNCTIONALITY

 Support of multi-capture, continuous capture and timed capture

 Support of HD Recording (1080/p30 or 1080/60i)

 Supports of both RAW and JPEG picture format

RANGE EXTENDER

OPERATING FREQUENCY2412-2462MHz

COMMUNICATION DISTANCE (OPEN AREA)300m

TRANSMITTER POWER<=17dBm

POWER CONSUMPTION1.5W

PIC

Current Pilots license and valid third class medical certificate

Will have to be signed off by owner to be certified by company to fly UAS

Must have 15 hours valid flight time with the aircraft they will be flying

Must have an observer at all times

Radio/Phone communications with any local airports needed

Must be able to show documented hours and flight times at all times
FLIGHTS

Max flight altitude will be 400 ft agl

All operations within line of sight

All operations will be conducted with a pilot and an observer

Flight speeds of no more than 30 miles per hour

Flights will not be operated in rain or snow

Flights will not be operated in more than 10 miles per hour of wind

Flights near clouds will not be operated. Must have 200 feet of separation of clouds

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Aerial photography of large land lots or homes

Will have written consent of homeowner and give specific times of flight

Aerial pictures and videography for movies or print 

Land Surveying

Visual aid for wildlife, agricultural, oil and safety

Real Estate

Will operate under line of sight at all times. Will have an observer at all times. Will use Radios to communicate 

positions and or problems. If near airport we will comply with all airport requirements. 

If we need any sign offs regarding motion picture production we will contact all necessary office prior to UAS flight 

for sign offs. We intend to comply with all requirements and or laws to safely fly our UAS systems. 

Thank you for your time in reviewing my exemption. 

Mathew Berman