Request for Section 333 Exemptions

U. S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 

from 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);14 CFR Part 21;14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7 (a);91.9 (b) (2);91.103(b); 

91.109;91.119; 91.121; 91.151(a);91.203(a) & (b);91.405 (a); 91.407(a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2);91.417 (a) & (b). 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 C.F.R. 

Part 11, Snaproll Media LLC, developer and operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“sUASs”) 

equipped to conduct aerial photography for the motion picture and television industry for scripted closed set 

filming, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow 

commercial operation of its ssUASs, so long as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions 

outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required by Section 333.1 

As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of small, unmanned and 

relatively inexpensive sUAS under controlled conditions in airspace that is 1) limited 2) predetermined 3) 

controlled as to access and 4) would provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the film and 

television industry presently using conventional aircraft. Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance 

safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s (the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “...establish 

requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace system.” Section 333(c) of 

the Reform Act. 

The name and address of the applicant is:

Domenic Mantoan

856-308-1935

domenicmantoan@gmail.com

8030 S Forest Meadows Dr, Franklin, WI 53132

Private Pilot #2848716

DJI Phantom 2 with GOPRO camera

First Person View monitor

GPS lock and Go Home feature

Planed use:

Aerial pictures and videos for;

 Marinas

 Camp grounds

 Golf courses

 Other business

 Recreational areas

 Beaches

 Special events such as festivals, running events, boating events, etc
The use of drones for this purpose is much safer to the public because they are smaller, more maneuverable and 

carry no fuel.

The benefit to the public is to he promote local attractions and business at a very low cost compared to full size 

aircraft.

I have developed several check lists for safe operations:

See Attachment 1

Pre-flight

In flight

Landing

In addition I will have a spotter equipped with a hand-held air VHF to monitor and or communicate with air 

traffic.

The “Takeoff and Landing area will be clear of overhead wires, other obstructions and a safety perimeter is 

enforced by the spotter during takeoff and landings.

1. The sUAS will weigh less than 55 lbs. 

2. Flights will be operated within line of sight of a pilot and/or observer. 

3. Maximum total flight time for each operational flight will be 25 minutes. Flights will be terminated at 

25% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 25 minute limit. 

4. Flights will be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet AGL or, not more than 200 feet above an 

elevated platform from which filming is planned. 

5. Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the sUAS Pilot, the Visual Observer 

6. sUAS pilot will be an FAA licensed airman with at least a private pilot’s certificate and third class 

medical. The observer will hold at least a third class medical. 

7. sUAS Pilot will be Pilot in Command (PIC). If a pilot certificate holder other than the UAS Pilot, who 

possess the necessary PIC qualifications, is also present on set (i.e. the Aerial Coordinator), that person 

can also be designated as PIC. 

8. The operator will file a FAA Form 7711-1, or its equivalent, as modified in light of the requested 

exemption, with the appropriate Flight Standards District Office. 

9. The operator will obtain the consent of all persons involved in the filming and ensure that only 

consenting persons will be allowed within 100 feet of the flight operation, and this radius may be 

reduced to 30 feet based upon an equivalent level of safety determination, as required by Section K of 

the Manual. With the advanced permission of the relevant FSDO, operations at closer range can be 

approved. 

10. The operator will submit a written Plan of Activities to the FSDO three days before the proposed shoot 

as required in Section K of the Manual. 

11. Observer and pilot will at all times be able to communicate by voice and/or text. 

12. Written and/or oral permission from the relevant property holders will be obtained. 

13. All required permissions and permits will be obtained from territorial, state, county or city jurisdictions, 

including local law enforcement, fire, or other appropriate governmental agencies. 

14. If the sUAS loses communications or loses its GPS signal, the sUAS will have capability to return to a 

pre-determined location within the Security Perimeter and land. 

15. The sUAS will have the capability to abort a flight in case of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies.
ATTACHMENT 1

Pre-flight

Check NOTA’s & TFRs

Weather, Clear below 500ft

Winds less than 20kns

Conditions of props

Props securely fastened to the craft

Landing gear is secure

Batteries levels

Camera and mounts are secure

FPV is functioning

Antennas are attached and oriented properly

GPS and Go Home features are enabled

Take off and In flight

Insure area is clear of people and obstacles

Hover at 4 to 5 ft to check props, GPS lock, controls are functioning

Maintain “line of sight”

Monitor battery levels

Landing

Insure landing area is clear of people and obstructions

Maintain “line of sight”

Props are fully stopped

Battery is shutoff and removed from craft