Petition for Exemption 14 CFR S 11.81

Exemption petition under SEC 333

Name. Tomas Cavallaro

Address. 946 E Oakview St, KS 66061

Phone. 913-205-3199

Email. irontkc@gmail.com 

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

Sec 333 prohibits use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private property. I am a member of the 

Academy of Model Aeronautics and am simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial 

service to private land owner and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos 

said of property for the purposes including real estate listing, insurance property claims, and for use 

volunteering with the Fire Dept. Would be used as marking tool for businesses. I would like to be able to 

accept payment for these services therefore making this a commercial use of a UAS.

My request benefits the public with volunteering my time with the Fire Dept. I will be providing a 

opportunity for small business owners, real estate agents, and others who wish to document their land 

or property take advantage of the technology that now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows them to 

do so using an experienced and Certified RC Pilot Command that understands how to safely operate 

such technology.

Being an FAA Certified UAS Pilot Number (FA3CF9CLF7) A Certified AMA RC Pilot (1071852) and 

therefore understanding the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated 

airspace, I would be a good candidate for exemption of 333 while not putting Air Safety in any 

accelerated risk. The specific UAS (Phantom 3 Professional) whose Operating Manal is Included in my 

petition) I am seeking navigating with is one with many safety programs, including SAFE technology and 

GPS navigating. When flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 90 

meters and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the of any interference. 

My general knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure 

that safety would not be affected by my operations. I would not be flying near disaster areas unless 

called to so from the Fire Dept. where I Volunteer my time. I would not fly next to a sporting events, or 

high traffic areas including airports, and I would pay attention to NOTAMS. 

Flight modes 

Intelligent flight modes let the aircraft follow me mode. In just a few taps, you can tell it to 

automatically fly in the way you want, allowing you to focus on capturing images and video. 

Return to Home

Bringing the Phantom 3 back to you is as simple as pressing a button on the remote or within the Pilot 

App. The system automatically remember* the point at which it too off, and returns and lands safely at 

this point when you command in to Return to Home.

Vison Positioning System

The Phantom 3 literally helps you fly. It processes information from every sensor and completes 

complex calculations in real time, giving you a worry free fight experience.
Gather Fight Data 

Full flight telemetry, including the Phantom 3’s

Live altitude, speed, distance, and more, is

Available to the APP

Ground Station

Set waypoints and assign automatic

Actions for the aircraft to follow.

Access Real-Time Footage

Record and analyze the Phantom 3’s live HD

Video stream. Use this real-time visual

Information make the app more powerful

And useful

P-Mode:

In this mode,

The Phantom Pro 3 can use GPS and the Vision Positioning system, allow it to hover

In position indoors and out. When GPS is available, a Home Point will be locked

So that the Phantom Pro 3 can Return to Home if Remote Controller

Signal is lost.

P-GPS:

GPS works best when outdoors and in a wide open area. The Phantom 3 Pro

Uses GPS to hover in place when there is a strong GPS signal.

P-OPTI:

If GPS is not available, the aircraft can use the Vision Positioning system to hover accurately.

P-ATTI:

Neither GPS nor the Vison Positioning system are available. The aircraft will only use it’s 

Barometer for altitude stabilization. Note that the Vison Positioning system may not

Work properly when the Phantom Pro 3 is flying over water, over surfaces without a clear

Pattern, or in a low-light environment.

Return to Home

When there is a strong GPS signal, the aircraft will be able to record a Home Point and return

to that Home Point when required. The Home Point location is recorded when the GPS signal

icon in the DJI GO app is either yellow or green. The aircraft will return to the Home Point

automatically in the following scenarios (all require a strong GPS signal):

Smart RTH:

When the RTH button on the Remote Controller or in the DJI GO app is pressed.

Low-Battery RTH:

A notification will appear in the DJI GO app requesting the pilot to take action when the battery level 

falls under a certain level.

Failsafe RTH: 

When the Remote Controller’s signal is lost.
The LED Aircraft Status Indicators:

Green Slowly: Safe to fly, GPS working

Green Blinking 2 Times : Continuous Vision Positioning

System working, no GPS

Yellow Slowly: P-ATTI or ATTI Mode

Yellow Quickly: Not connected to the Remote Controller

Red Slowly: Low Battery level Warning

Red Quickly: Critical low Battery level Warning

Solid: Critical error

Red & Yellow Blinking Alternately: Compass calibration required

Remote Controller Status LED:

Red: Remote Controller is functioning normally, but is not connected to the aircraft

Green: Remote Controller is functioning normally, and is connected to the aircraft.

Red: B-B-B... Aircraft low Battery level Warning or Remote Controller error.

Green: B-B-.... Remote Controller has been idle for 5 minutes.

I Intend to follow the FAA Suggested Safety Regulations

*Always keep a fire extinguisher with me

*Always keep a first aid kit

*I have my CPR Training

*Always AMA & FAA UAS Card with me

*Always keep the aircraft in sight and under control

*Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet ( 10 meters ) away when the Battery is connected.

*Keep children out of vicinity of this product at all times.

*Always use fully charged battery.

*Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

*Always remove batteries before disassembly.

*Always keep moving parts clean.

*Always keep parts dry.

*Always let parts cool after use before touching.

*Always remove batteries after use.

*Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

*Never touch moving parts.

The Phantom Pro 3 has many more features than other DJI the Phantom Pro 3 is the top of Line. 
I, Tomas Cavallaro am seeking an exemption of the FAA’s.

Sec 333 rules that does not allow the use of an Unmanned Aircraft to be used for Volunteering with the 

Fire Dept.

On Search and Rescue and Disaster areas if needed.

Commercial purposes in regards to National Aircraft Safety.

 I am simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private land 

owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos of said property

for purposes including real estate listing, insurance property claims, and for use as a marking tool

for businesses. 

Being an FAA licensed Private Pilot, a certified AMA RC Pilot and therefore

understanding the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated

airspace,

I would be a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety in

any accelerated risk.

The specific UAS (Phantom Pro 3 whose Operating Manual is Including

in my petition)

I am seeking exemption with is one with many safety programs, including

SAFE technology and GPS navigating.

 When fling for this commercial purpose I would be flying

at maximum altitude of 90 meters and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos,

decreasing the risk of any interference. 

My general knowledge of the aviation safety systems

implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my

operations. 

I would not be flying near disaster areas unless authorize by Fire Dept., sporting events, or high traffic 

areas including airports, and I would pay attention to NOTAMS.

I appreciate the

FAA’s consideration. 
I am fully aware of the preflight safety checks and procedures implicated in the operation manual

For the Phantom Pro 3 and intend to implement prefight safety checks and utilize the safety 

Technology provided with this unit. I intend to only fly in Non populated, residential or rural areas 

and stay clear of all utility lines etc. I intend to be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and

to only fly the unmanned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions.

My FAA Issued Pilot Certificate Number is FA3CF9CLF7

My Membership Number in the Academy of Model Aeronautics is 1071852 for 2015 & 2017

I understand the and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PIC’s and will be

the only operator under this exemption.

Operation of the Phantom Pro 3 include the following information and operations manual:

Length: 11.3/8in 289mm

Height:7.2in 185mm

Main Rotor Diameter: 9.0in 

Flying Weight With Battery: 2.8pd 1280g

Flight Time: Approximately 23min

GPS: GPS/GLONASS

Gimbal: Pitch 90 To 30 Degrees

Operating Frequency: 2.400GHz-2.483GHz

Transmitter Distance: 2 km (outdoors and indoors)

Motors

ESCs

Battery: PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V

Capacity: 4480-mAh

Voltage: 15.2V

Battery Type: LiPo 4S

Energy: 68Wh

Net Weight: 365g

Operating Temperature: -10C 40C Degrees

Max Charging Power: 100w 

Transmitter Power: (EIRP) FCC: 20dbm; CE:16dbm

The Charger

Voltage: 17.4V

Rated Power: 100w 
General Safety Precaution and Warnings I intend to Follow

*Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions

Or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from

Many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control

*Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people

*Always carefully follow the direction and warnings for this and any optional support

Equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery pack, etc.).

*Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children

*Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected

for this purpose. Moisture cause damage to electronics.

*Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or 

Or even death.

*Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

*Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

*Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.

*Always use fully charged batteries.

*Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

*Always remove batteries before disassembly.

*Always keep moving parts clean.

*Always keep part dry.

*Always let parts cool after use before touching.

*Always remove battery after use.

*Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

*Never touch moving parts.

If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, you stat the reason

I have no intention using this exemption outside the United States.