UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, DC

PETITION FOR EXEMPTION

Jason R. Veilleux

dba Mainely Aerials

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF 

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b),

91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b)

CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF DJI PHANTOM 3 UNMANNED 

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION 

AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 (PUBLIC LAW112-95)

Submitted on July 15, 2015

Jason R Veilleux

dba Mainely Aerials

18 Linwood Road

Freeport, ME 04032

Mobile: (207) 939-9246
SUMMARY

Jason R Veilleux seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a),

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

Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of

2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Jason R Veilleux to operate an Unmanned Aircraft

System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of Real

Property, and landscapes over certain areas of the United States.

BACKGROUND

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: The DJI Phantom 3 UAS

Jason R Veilleux seeks an exemption to operate a DJI UAS system for marketing or for

compensation or hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) 

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing electronic tablet or smart 

phone systems. The DJI Phantom 3 has a maximum gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 11 

ounces, while having a length of 16 inches width of 16 inches, height of 8 inches, and a maximum

speed of approximately 29 knots. The DJI Phantom 3 is equipped with four main rotors; driven by

Lithium Polymer battery powered electric motors. The DJI Phantom 3 UAs that will be operated by

Jason R Veilleux will be registered in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as

well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, 

Identification and Registration Marking.

BASIS FOR PETITION

Petitioner, Jason R Veilleux, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14

C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special

Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, hereby petitions the Administrator tocommercially

operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an exemption from

the 6 requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

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

aircraft and its operation, Jason R Veilleux’s operation of DJI Phantom 3 UAS meets the conditions

of FMRA Section 333 and therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 

14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH.

Accordingly, Jason R Veilleux requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) &

(a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set forth requirements for maintenance that only apply 

to aircraft with an airworthinesscertificate.

Jason R Veilleux submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of safety will

be ensured. Jason R Veilleux will use experienced personnel or technicians to perform maintenance,

alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices

prescribed in the operating documents (DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manuals). Furthermore, Jason R 

Veilleux will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS.

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private pilot privileges and

limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Jason R Veilleux to the extent necessary to allow a 

Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot or higher level certificate, as well as an airman

medical certificate, and who has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight- hour andcurrency

requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner consistent 

with this 7 exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate

distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.
Jason R Veilleux seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, because the

DJI Phantom 3 UAS does not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part

21, Subpart H. As such, Jason R Veilleux submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS are 

in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight,by determining that the UAS are in compliance with 

the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual),

and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

Jason R. Veilleux also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled

Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Phantom 3 UA will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard.

However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 UA will be provided to the PIC via Global

Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry data link, which

downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This altitude

information, combined with Jason R Veilleux’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS within visual

line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121.

Additionally, Jason R. Veilleux seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.151(b),

entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Jason R Veilleux submits that safety will not

be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UA during daylight hours in visual meteorological

conditions (VMC) under visual flight 8 rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total

duration of approximately 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal

cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes.

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Jason R. Veilleux provides the following information in

support of its petition for exemption:

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contactis:

Jason R. Veilleux dba Mainely Aerials 

18 Linwood Road

Freeport, ME 04032

(207) 939-9246

Email: mainelyaerials@gmail.com
B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption.

1. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption from the Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b). 

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, subsections (a) 

and (b) prescribe the following, in relevantpart:

(a) No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft

that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for

compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any 

business or employment if—

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section91.7(a).

Section 91.7, entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: 9(a) No person

may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition.

3. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section91.121.

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part:

(a) Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that aircraft,

as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set, when operating--

(1) Below 18,000 feet MSL, to--

(i) The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical miles of

the aircraft;

(ii) If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the current

reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; or

(iii) In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport or an

appropriate altimeter setting available before departure.

4. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b).

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection

(b), states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and

forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended landing and,

assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.

5. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). Section

91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each owner or

operator of an aircraft—

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall between required

inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have discrepancies repairedas

prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.]

6. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a)(1)

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or

alteration, subsection (a)(1), states thefollowing:

(a) No person may operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance,

rebuilding, or alteration unless--

(1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized under § 43.7 of this chapter[.]
7. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) And

91.409(a)(2).

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless,

within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had --

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for return

to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter;or

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of this

chapter.

8. Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a)And

91.417(b).

Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following:

(a) Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered owner or

operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph (b) of this section:

(1) Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration and records of the 100-hour,

annual, progressive, and other required or approved inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft

(including the airframe) and each engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records

must include-- 11 (i) A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work

performed; and

(ii) The date of completion of the work performed; and

(iii) The signature, and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for return to service.

(2) Records containing the followinginformation:

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each rotor.

(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, and appliance.

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are required to be

overhauled on a specified time basis.

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last inspection required

by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its appliances are maintained.

(v) The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety directives including, for

each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety directive number and revision date. If the AD or

safety directive involves recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required.

(vi) Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major alteration to the

airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and appliances.

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed:

(1) The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until the work is

repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is performed.

(2) The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and transferred with the

aircraft at the time the aircraft issold.

(3) A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this chapter shall be

retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved for return to service.

C. The Extent Of Relief Jason R. Veilleux Seeks And The Reason Jason R. Veilleux Seeks 

The Relief.

1. Extent Of Relief Jason R. Veilleux Seeks And The Reason Jason R. Veilleux SeeksRelief 

From Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in

command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private pilot or higher level
certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, and who has met certain flighthour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed UAS flight operations for compensation or

hire.

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state that a private

pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection with any businessor

employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and (2) The aircraft

does not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. As set forth more fully below, Jason 

R. Veilleux submits that an equivalent level of safety will be maintained because no PIC will be

allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency

requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner

consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including evasive and

emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and

structures.

Further, Jason R. Veilleux submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, conducted by the PIC

pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be 13 incidental to Jason R. Veilleux’s business; and (2)

will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire.

2. Extent Of Relief Jason R. Veilleux Seeks And The Reason Jason R. Veilleux SeeksRelief 

From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent required to

allow Jason R. Veilleux to determine that the DJI Phantom 3 is in airworthy condition prior to every

flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., the Aerial 

Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 InstructionManual).

Jason R. Veilleux seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS does not require an

airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Jason R. 

Veilleux will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is inairworthy condition based upon its compliance

with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction

Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft are in condition for safe flight, as

stated in the conditions and limitations below.

3. Extent Of Relief Jason R. Veilleux Seeks And The Reason Jason R. Veilleux SeeksRelief 

From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight operations of

the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, which utilize a barometric pressure sensor,GPS equipment, and a radio 

communications telemetry data link to downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the

ground control station (GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS

operations be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Jason R. 

Veilleux seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS altimeter may be set on the

ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric pressure or field altitude, before each

flight.

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought to

the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As more

fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Phantom 3 UAS

is equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment,which automatically ensures that

a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides the PIC with

altitude information of the UA on the heads-up display of the GCS.
4. Extent Of Relief Jason R. Veilleux Seeks And The Reason Jason R. Veilleux SeeksRelief 

From Section 91.151(b).

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is requested to

the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAS during daylight hours

in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15

minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for

at least 5 minutes. Jason R. Veilleux seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from

Section 91.151(b), the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 UAS will severely

constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Jason R. Veilleux o

proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, the DJI

Phantom 3 operating documents, and Jason R. Veilleux’s proposed operating limitations, ensure that 

Jason R. Veilleux will safely operate the battery poweredDJI Phantom 3 UAS during daylight hours

in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery

power to fly for a total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming

normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes.

5. Extent Of Relief Jason R. Veilleux Seeks And The Reason Jason R. Veilleux SeeksRelief 

From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b).

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only applyto

aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Jason R. Veilleux requests relief from theseSections

because the DJI Phantom 3 UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully 

below, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS meets the conditions ofFMRA Section 333 for operation without an

airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Jason R. Veilleux will use trained technicians to perform

maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and

practices prescribed in the UAS operating documents (i.e., the Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI

Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Jason R. Veilleux will document and maintain all

maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS.

D. The Reasons Why Granting Jason R. Veilleux’s Request Would Be In The Public Interest;

That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As AWhole.

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Jason R. Veilleux to safely, 

efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of Real Estate, Vacant Land, and

subdivisions over certain areas of the United States. 

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will decrease congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution,

and provide significant benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Jason R. Veilleux’s proposed

operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be realized without implicating any privacy issues.

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of TheNAS.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAS is battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical alternative 

to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery.By reducing the amount of

manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an exemption allowing the use of a DJI

Phantom 3 UAS would reduce the amount of manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air

pollution, as well as increase the safety of life and property in the air and on the ground.
2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, will greatly

benefit the public by drastically reducing the substantial risk to life and property in the air and on the 

ground, which is usually associated with traditional manned aircraftflight operations. Aside from the

lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS (weighing 

approximately 2 pounds 11 ounces respectively, at its maximum gross weight with lengths of 16

inches respectively, with widths of 16 inches respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less

physical potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to

the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 4,450 pounds

with a wingspan of approximately 37 feet, a length of 42 feet, and a fuel capacity of 110 gallons,

(Specifications of a Bell Jet Ranger 206)).

3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Phantom 3 UAS 

Will Benefit TheEconomy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is alsoan economical alternative to 

using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. Assuch, operation of the DJI Phantom 3

UAS will allow United States citizens, like Jason R. Veilleux, to remain competitive and contribute

to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the housing sector, operating the battery powered

DJI Phantom 3 UAS is one such technology that not only allows citizens such as Jason R. Veilleux 

to remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide greater exposure and marketing of said

real property, which will ultimately contribute to growth of the U.S. economy housing sector.

4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades,

Jason R. Veilleux’s proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will not implicate any privacy 

issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS willbe operated only in compliance with operating 

documents (i.e., DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement and

in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, including the minimum altitude requirements

of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

E. The Reasons Why Granting 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 Jason R. Veilleux SeeksExemption.

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization 

and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section333.

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

aircraft and its operation, Jason R. Veilleux’s operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS meet the

conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance 

with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, SubpartH.

Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth 

requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or

otherwise pose a threat to national security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in

part:
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 180 days

after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall determine if certain

unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system before completion of

the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of this Act or the guidance required by section 334

of this Act.

(b) Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.--In making the determination under subsection (a), 

the Secretary shall determine, at aminimum--

(1) which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight,speed,

operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line of

sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to

national security; and

(2) whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under

section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft

systems identified under paragraph (1).

(c) Requirements for Safe Operation.--If the Secretary determines under this section thatcertain

unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall

establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.

In seeking this exemption, Jason R. Veilleux submits that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS can operate safely 

in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a)the characteristics of the DJI

Phantom 3 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating limitations.

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAS does not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise

pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and operational capability.

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 UAS.

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS are set forth by the DJI Phantom 3

Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

ii. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UAS 

To Remain Within A Defined OperationalArea.

The DJI Phantom 3 UAS may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight modes. A

complete description of the flight and navigational modes of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is provided in

the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iii. The DJI Phantom 3 UAS is Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In

The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will remain stationary, in flight, for 3

seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS does not reacquire control link data

from the GCS, the UAS will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will return to the home

position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff position and shutdown.

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS User Manual 

respectively, attached hereto as Exhibit B.

iv. The DJI Phantom 3 Safety Zones.

A recent firmware update provides Safety Zones whereby restrictions are self-imposed bythe

software in the UAS. The restricted areas are divided into Category A, and Category B. Category A 

is around larger airports like LAX and Heathrow. Within 1.5 miles of this zone, the UA will not take

off. Between 1.5 miles and 5 miles, the maximum altitude is 35 feet. If flying within 320 feet this
safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app. Category B safety zone is around

smaller airports. Within .6 miles of this zone, the UA will not take off. If flying within .6 miles this

safety zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Vision app., A complete description of the

“Flight Restriction of Restricted Areas” of the DJI Phantom 3 GCS and flight control software is

provided the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual. The DJI Phantom 3 User Manual is attached hereto as

Exhibit B.

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 UAS Is Limited To The Line Of Sight Of A

Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

Jason R. Veilleux will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and validairman medical

certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS. Additionally, a safety

observer will assist all pilots during flight time. c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 UAS Will Be

Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Jason R. Veilleux proposes to commercially operate DJI Phantom 3 UAS

for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of United

States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations:

1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft described

in the operating documents, rotorcraft UAS weighing less than 55 pounds maximum gross weight:

DJI Phantom 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations of anyother aircraft will require a

new petition or a petition to amend this grant.

2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the purpose of

aerial video and photography.

3. The UAS may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots.

4. The UAS must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above ground level (AGL), as 

indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents unless a special request is made and

approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must be in feet AGL.

5. The UAS 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.

6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted.

7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used to satisfy theVLOS

requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS capability. The SO 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 SO can perform the functions prescribed

in the operating documents.

8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and avoiding other

air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not permitted to operate the camera or

other instruments.

9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS operations

and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists between the conditions
and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the procedures outlined in the operating

documents, the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption 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

upon request. The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitionsfor

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

revision would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must

petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office may be

contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents.

10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe flight.

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. The Ground Control Station must be included in thepreflight

inspection. All maintenance and alterations must be properly documented in the aircraft records.

11. 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.

The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry in the aircraft records.

12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable

components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the operating

documents.

13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul,

replacement, inspection, and life limitrequirements.

14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping requirements, in

accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, alterations, and status of

replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the aircraft records, including total time in

service, description of work accomplished, and the signature of the authorized person returning the

UAS to service.

15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action taken

against discrepancies discovered betweeninspections.

17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third- class medical

certificate or valid driver’s license issued by a state.

18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s qualification

criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner consistent with how the

UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and

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

flight hours must be logged in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the 

purposes of training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the 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 C.F.R. §91.119.

19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All operations

must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at night is required, a 

special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed area of operations. Flights under

special visual flight rules (SVFR) are notauthorized.

20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted on a 

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

management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a NOTAM as required

by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport management must be made available

to the Administrator upon request.

21. 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.

22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a pre- determined

location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in accordance with the operating

documents.

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

with the operating documents.

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

conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing point and

land the UA with 25% battery power remaining.

25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver or

Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. This COA

will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not more than 72 hours in

advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All operations shall be conducted in

accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO issued COA including class of airspace, altitude

level and potential transponderrequirements.

26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial number,

registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (N- Number) markings in

accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable.

27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and control of the 

UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other appropriate

government oversight agencyrequirements.

28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the PIC at the

Ground Control Station of the UAS any time the UAS is operating. These documents must be made

available to the Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request.

29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and

activities at all times.
30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or vehicle.

31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all nonparticipating persons (persons 

other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential 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 and/or;

b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/controller of such

vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission 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,

and;

c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not present an undue

hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a).

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

from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from land owner/controller

or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be conducted.

33. 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 reported to the National

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the NTSB Web site:

www.ntsb.gov.

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would

Not Adversely Affect Safety.

Jason R. Veilleux submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) and

(b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that 

PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, that the PIC is 

able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS ina manner consistent with the exemption, including

evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, 

vehicles andstructures.

Considering Jason R. Veilleux’s proposed area of operations, and the operating limitations set forthabove; the parallel nature of private pilot aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of

commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to

safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, Jason R. Veilleux submits thatthe additional manned

airmanship experience of a commercially certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills

necessary for Jason R. Veilleux’s specific proposed flight operations.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062,

11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153,

11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

Jason R. Veilleux will not allow any PIC to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has 

demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour requirements or the DJI Phantom 3UAS training and

currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner

consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining

appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 

61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours

as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations underthe
exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in

the preceding 90 days (for currencypurposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience thatwas

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety during

Jason R. Veilleux’s proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior documented flight

experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would ensure safe operations,

stating as follows:

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purposeof

motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, ina 

manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot including at

least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior to operations under Exemption

No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 hours as a UASpilot

operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the exemption. For

clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to be inclusive ratherthan

additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 hours of multi-rotor time and

the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour

requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency

purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, the flight-hour requirements in Exemption 

No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct

the petitioner’s proposed operations. The FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that

was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement.Training,

proficiency, and experience-building flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to

accomplish the required flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the

PIC is required to operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119.

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, Jason R. Veilleux will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate the

DJI Phantom 3 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight- hour and 

currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS in a manner 

consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining

appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) Would Not

Adversely Affect Safety.

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained because prior to

every flight, Jason R. Veilleux will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 UAS is in an airworthy condition

based upon the UAS’s compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and 

limitations herein.

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) specific to UAS, in

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062,

11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153,

11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

4. Reasons Why an Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 Would Not

Adversely Affect Safety.
The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained because the altitude

information of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio 

communications telemetry data link, which downlinks from the UA tothe GCS for active monitoring

of the flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Jason R. Veilleux’s 

operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS within visual lineof sight, at or below 500 feet AGL, will

ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. The altitude information will be generated by

GPS equipment installed onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point is

automatically established by the UASs at ground level.

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 specific to UAS, in circumstances

similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064,

11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158,

11159, 11160, 11161).

5. Reasons Why an Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) Would Not

Adversely Affect Safety.

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14C.F.R.

Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS; (2) the

limitations on the proposed flight operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations.

Accordingly, Jason R. Veilleux will ensure that it will safely operate the battery powered DJI 

Phantom 3 UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions,with enough battery power to fly for a

total duration of 15 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising

speed, to fly after that for at least 5 minutes.

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS; the 

limitations on the proposed flight operations; and the location of the proposed operations, will

ensure an equivalent level of safety established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b).

Furthermore, safety will be ensured as the DJI Phantom 3 UAS provide audible and visual warnings

to the PIC at the GCS when the UAS experiences low battery voltage, the first warning occurring at

approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at approximately 10% remaining battery

power. At the critically low battery level, the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will descend and land

automatically.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 establish that

safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating limitations of the

UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for manned aircraft to operate at less thanthe

minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650.

Moreover, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 8811,

10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11136,

11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would Not Adversely Affect Safety.

In seeking this exemption, Jason R. Veilleux submits that the equivalent level of safety with regard to 

the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements established by Sections 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) will be met because Jason R. Veilleux will

use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS

using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., Monthly

Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Jason R. Veilleux will

document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 UAS.
Since the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will be inspected as prescribed by the operating documents, Jason R. 

Veilleux will maintain the equivalent level of safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), 

and 91.409(a)(2). A copy of the DJI Phantom 3 User Manual is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a copy

of the DJI Phantom 3 Maintenance LOG is attached hereto as ExhibitC.

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Jason R. Veilleux will use

trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or preventive maintenance on the UAS using

the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed by the operating documents.

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety established by 

Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS will

be performed by trained technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the 

monthly maintenancelog.

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that safety is not adversely affected when the

technical characteristics and operating limitations of the UAS are considered.

In consideration of Jason R. Veilleux’s proposed operating limitations, the operating documents, and

the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, Jason R. Veilleux submits that safety will not be

adversely affected by granting exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and

(a)(2), 91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). The FAA has previously granted relief specific to UAS

in circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g.

Exemption Nos. 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136,

11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161).

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation.

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) and 14

C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Jason R. Veilleux requests that the FAA prescribe special

conditions for the intended operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, which contain such safety standards

that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by

14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7 (a), 91.121, 91.151(b),

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b). Such special conditions will

permit safe operation of the UAs for the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography 

over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire.FMRA Section 333 sets forth the 

requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public,

or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides the authority for such UAS to 

operate without airworthiness certification in accordance with any requirements that must be

established for the safe operation of the UAS in the NAS.

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, for

operation of the DJI Phantom 3 UAS, since the airworthiness regulations of 14

C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual

design features of the aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not contain adequate or

appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or propeller because of a novel or unusual

design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller, he prescribes special conditions and

amendments thereto for the product. The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of

this chapter and contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the FAA

finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA may prescribe

special conditions of the DJI Phantom 3 UASs, which contain such safety standards that the

Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 

C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 14 C.F.RSections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b),

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and

91.417(a) & (b).
F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The Rules From

Which Jason R. Veilleux Seeks Exemption:

Jason R. Veilleux seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a)&(b), 

91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Jason R. Veilleux Seeks:

This exemption will permit Jason R. Veilleux to commercially operate an UnmannedAircraft System

(UAS) for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United 

States. 

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support Jason R. 

Veilleux’s Request.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if certain UAS may 

operate safely in the NAS. As such, Jason R. Veilleux’s request for exemption may begranted

pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above.

FMRA Section 333 sets forth the requirements for considering whether a UAS will create a hazard to

users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national security; and further, provides

the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.

As discussed in detail above, Jason R. Veilleux will operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS safely in the

NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to 

nationalsecurity.

CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Jason R. Veilleux seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section

333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of 

the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. By granting this 

Petition, the FAA Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing

Jason R. Veilleux to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS 

commercially within theNAS.

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the FAA Modernization

and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Jason R. Veilleux respectfully requests that the Administrator

grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b),

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

permit Mainely Aerials to operate the DJI Phantom 3 UAS commercially for the purpose of

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.
Dated: July 15, 2015

Respectfully submitted,

Jason R. Veilleux

Dba Mainely Aerials

18 Linwood Road

Freeport, ME 04032

Mobile: (207) 939-9246

Email: mainelyaerials@gmail.com

Appendices:

A – DJI Phantom 3 Specifications Data Sheet 

B – DJI Phantom 3 Manufacturer’s User Manual Link 

C – Maintenance Log