Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

(September, 18, 2015)

U.S. Dept. of Transportation Docket Operations

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Reform. Act and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations.

Dear Sir or Madam, 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of2012 (the Reform Act) and 14 

C.F.R. Part 11 Drones Unlimited, LLC seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations {FARs) 

detailed below for the following described Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) DETAILS: 

1) One manufacturer is DJI. It is model: Inspire1 (6.57 lb gross weight fully equipped). Battery only 

operated 4 motor craft in the form of a quadcopter that takes off and lands vertically. It carries 

the following equipment in flight; An on-board flight computer with GPS navigation and location 

ability that receives signals for flight controls from a ground-based transmitter/controller. 

 An on-board camera capable of capturing images in the form of full color, high definition 

still photos and videos. 
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

 It is equipped to send flight data from the on-board flight computer to the on-board 

radio transmitter.

 The DJI Inspire1 has the return to home feature. If signal becomes lost, it is programmed 

to come back to the launch site.

2) Our second UAS is a Tarot model TL4X001. (9.4 lb gross weight fully equipped) The flight 

controller onboard is a DJI Naza v2. Battery only operated 4 motor craft in the form of a 

quadcopter that takes off and lands vertically. It carries the following equipment in flight; • An 

on-board flight computer with GPS navigation and location ability that receives signals for flight 

controls from a ground-based transmitter/controller. 

 Return to home feature via DJI Naza V2 flight controller.

3) Our 3rd UAS is a DJI S1000. (18 lb gross weight fully equipped) Battery only operated 8 motor 

craft in the form of an octocopter that takes off and lands vertically. It carries the following 

equipment in flight; • An on-board flight computer with GPS navigation and location ability that 

receives signals for flight controls from a ground-based transmitter/controller

 An on-board camera capable of capturing images in the form of full color, high definition 

still photos and videos. 

 An additional thermal camera onboard

 It is equipped to send flight data from the on-board flight computer to the on-board 

radio transmitter. 

 The DJI S1000 has the return to home feature. If signal becomes lost, it is programmed 

to come back to the launch site.
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

The Unmanned Aircraft System will be operated in the field with a PIC in accordance with FAA Policy N 

8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS". 

Drones Unlimited, LLC respectfully requests the grant of exemption allowing to operate lightweight, 

remote controlled UAS's lawfully and safely. 

Drones Unlimited also respectfully requests Exemption Request Section 333 from (but not limited to) 

the Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations and part ll of the Federal Aviation. 

Regulations listed below. 

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)

The extent of relief Drones Unlimited seeks and the reason why: 

Drones Unlimited is seeking relief from any applicable FARs operating to prevent Drones 

Unlimited from conducting low level aerial services including but not limited to real estate, special 

events and utility inspections. The weight of the UAS meets the definition of ''small unmanned aircraft" 

found in section 331 of The Reform Act. Drones Unlimited seeks to operate legally as a professional 

drone service company. One of our goals is to create jobs for certified pilots to inspect power lines 

starting in the Panhandle of Florida. Drones Unlimited uses UAS’s that is considerably less than 55 

pounds fully loaded. The UAS will be used at speeds under 30mph because of the nature of the business. 
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

The UAS will be in accordance with flying well below 400ft. The UAS’s we use only operate on battery 

power. There are no combustible fuels used in the UAS that Drones Unlimited uses. The maximum flight 

time for our particular UAS is 18 minutes battery life. It will fly no more than 15 minutes maximum at 

one time at one location. The amount of time the UAS will be in the air, under 400ft, is very minimal. A 

Safety system in place for Drones Unlimited UAS includes a GPS mode that allows the UAS to hover in 

place if communication is lost. Further, the GPS onboard allows the UAS to return back to its launched 

position if the battery life of the UAS is low. 

THE GROUND STATION PART OF THE SYSTEM:

 A Pilot in Command (PIC) in operational control of a flight operation from beginning to end and 

who controls the UAS while in the air. Additionally, the line of site of the UAS will not leave the 

sight of the PIC. A visual observer will also be present during every fight.

 A radio transmitter/controller operated by the PIC to control the UAS while in flight

 A radio receiver receiving live video and flight data from the on-board. Camera and computer. It 

projects it all in. one screen to the Pilot in Command.

The UAS’s, weighing considerably less than 55lbs fully loaded, is powered by batteries and

operates with no people on board which lowers the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury. With a 

small payload consisting of harmless electronics such as a camera and GPS, the UASs only purpose is to 

be used as a tool professionally to fill the needs of customers and lowering costs to utility inspections.
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

Low level aerial photos and video from several angles are far more effective than ground based 

photos. Low level aerial video and pictures show the layout of properties with the advantage of seeing 

more in one photo or short video. 

Current applicants have chartered helicopters and small planes for this purpose. As an ex 

Aviation Logistics Specialist in the U.S. Navy (Bryan), the cost of fuel, time, and emissions of such aircraft 

(helicopters and planes) is not efficient enough for most customers to afford. 

The benefits of reduced cost and improved efficiency of the UAS allows future customers to 

afford this service with a faster turnaround time at a lesser cost. 

Additionally, we respectfully request that Drones Unlimited be allowed to use the UAS’s to 

benefit possible first responders in our area for actions that could benefit the public. Such as, forest fires 

and/or search and rescue. 

The areas where Drones Unlimited conducts aerial photography is predetermined which allows 

for a controlled environment to operate safely. With allowing Drones Unlimited to conduct business 

with a light weight UAS, it could very well help the economy and benefit people in first response 

situations. Further, Drones Unlimited UAS’s is considerably lighter than the alternative which is a 

helicopter or small plane. The likelihood of injury or even death with such a small unmanned aircraft, 

compared to an aircraft flown by a person loaded with combustible fuel, is considerably low. 
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

SUMMARY:

Drones Unlimited is more than willing to follow the safety guidelines of the FAA Policy N 

8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS with the appropriate exemptions for flying a 

small UAS. 

(a) No flight will be made with a UA Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds

(b) All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft. AGL, at an airspeed of no 

more than 25 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the Pilot In Charge

(c) Operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the permission of the property 

owner

(d) All required permits will be obtained from state and local government prior to operation

(e) The UAS will not be operated over densely populated areas

(f) The UAS will not be operated at air shows

(g) The UAS will not be operated over any open-air assembly of people

(h) The UAS will not be operated over heavily trafficked roads

(i) The UAS will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport

(j) Operations will be restricted to daytime only and weather equivalent to VFR. 
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

(k) The PIC will brief the property owner about the operation and risk before the first flight at each 

location.

(l) No flight may be made without a Pre-Flight Inspection by the PIC before each operation to ascertain 

that the UAS is in a condition safe for flight (see Appendix A). 

Our operations above, [(A) through (L)], are the bare minimum safety requirements Drones Unlimited 

follow. Drones Unlimited is also more than willing to follow any additional safety requirements if not 

listed above.

As stated by President Barak Obama in his recent memorandum for the heads of executive 

departments and agencies concerning UAS's, published on February 15, 2015. "As compared to manned 

aircraft, UAS may provide lower-cost operation and augment existing capabilities while reducing risks to 

human life. Estimates suggest the positive economic impact to U.S. industry of the integration of UAS 

into the NAS could be substantial and likely will grow for the foreseeable future". Drones Unlimited 

believes flying its UAS’s as a business within the safety parameters of the FAA, can help the economy by 

creating jobs starting in the North West Florida region. 
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196

The name and contact information of the applicants are:

Drones Unlimited, LLC 

Attn; Bryan Gonzalez-CEO, Raymond Anthony-CEO

Phone: 352-361-1932, 352-816-5196

Email: Bryan@dronesunltd.com or ranthony7474@hotmail.com

I, Bryan Gonzalez, has served 4 years in the Navy from 2009-2013 with experience as an aviation logistics 

specialist. Luxury Aerial Shots, LLC is a business I own with the section 333 exemption #11513. I already 

have an approval but my goal is to have one made for Drones Unlimited, LLC and close Luxury Aerial 

Shots, LLC.

We have over 200 hours each of small UAS flight time and we are very familiar with the section 333 

rules and COA. It’s a matter of possibly having our current section 333 (#11513) transferred into Drones 

Unlimited, LLC.

Drones Unlimited, LLC respectfully requests that the FAA grant its exemption request without delay.

Thank you for your time!

Respectfully,

Bryan Gonzalez, CEO- Drones Unlimited, LLC 9/18/2015 _____________________________

&

Raymond Anthony, CEO- Drones Unlimited, LLC 9/18/2015 ______________________________
Drones Unlimited, LLC

CEO-Bryan Gonzalez & Raymond Anthony

139 Brooks st se

Fort Walton Beach, Florida 34479

Ph:352-361-1932 & 352-816-5196