Walter M Martinez

2703 La Morada Dr

Rialto CA 92377

walter79.martinez@yahoo.com

I Walter M Martinez, sole owner and operator of LEADING EDGE AERIAL PRODUCTIONS 

would like to respectfully submit this petition for exemption/rulemaking pursuant to section 333 

of the FAA reform act and part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 CFR 21 Sub part 

H.

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

14 CFR 61.113 (a) and (b)

14 CFR 91.7 (a)

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2)

14 CFR 91.103

14 CFR 91.109

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

14 CFR 91.121

14 CFR 91.151 (a)

14 CFR 91.203 (a) and (b)

14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91. 407 (a) (1)

14 CFR 91.409 (a) (1) and (2)

14 CFR 91.417 (a) and (b) 

This exemption will allow me to legally and safely operate my sUAS commercially for the 

following operations.

Aerial videography and photography in the following applications.

1 Real Estate.

2 Events such as weddings or parties.

3 Inspection of residential or commercial structures.

4 Land surveying

5 Media/news

6 Cinematography

7 Advertisement for small businesses 

The equipment

UAS———DJI F450

Propulsion System———DJI E300 Electric motor system

Auto pilot———————DJI NAZA-M V2 GPS AUTO PILOT SYSTEM

Radio————————Hitec 9 channel 2.4 Ghz system

Receiver ——————-Hitec 9 channel 2.4 Ghz

Battery———————-11.1v, 5000 mAH capacity Lithium polymer 

Gimbal———————-DJI ZENMUSE H4-3D

Camera———————GOPRO HERO 4 BLACK
CREW

The crew will consist of two personnel, the operator (PIC) which is myself, and a spotter to aid in 

keeping visual contact of the UAS and to be on guard for any other obstacles that might 

jeopardize the safety of the operation.

RISK ASSESSMENT

A risk assessment will be conducted before each operation. The operator (PIC) and the spotter 

will observe the area for people, property, animals, power lines, trees and any other obstacle 

that might be a cause for concern. If it is determined that the operation will be too high of a risk,

the operation will be terminated.

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

A detailed flight inspection of the UAS and radio system will be conducted before each flight to 

determine if the UAS is in an airworthiness condition. (See attached preflight checklist)

OPERATIONS AND THE SAFETY OF THE NAS

Operations will not jeopardize the safety of the NAS. All operations will be flown within visual 

line of sight. All altitudes will take place well below 200 feet AGL. Most operations will take place 

between the altitudes of 5 to 60 feet AGL

CHARACTERISTICS OF A TYPICAL WORK AREA

The characteristics of a typical work area may include

Housing

Buildings or structures

Trees

Power or telephone lines

People

Auto mobiles

Animals or pets

Fences or walls

Street lights

How My Services Will Benefit The Public

LEADING EDGE AERIAL PRODUCTIONS will provide a more safe, cost efficient, quiet, eco 

friendly way of producing aerial pictures and videos compared to traditional methods of these 

operations that usually involve manned aircraft or cranes.
OPERATING SPEEDS AND ALTITTUDES

Most operations will be conducted between the altitudes ranging from 5 to 60 feet AGL and at 

speeds ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Manufacturer UAS Specs

Frame

Diagonal wheel base——450mm

Frame weight———-282g

Takeoff weight———800g — 1600g

Electronic Speed Controller

Max allowable voltage ——-17.4V

Max allowable current (persistent)——- 20 A

Max allowable peak current (3 seconds) ——30 A

PWM Input Signal Level——3.3V / 5V Compatible

Signal Frequency——-30 Hz - 450 Hz

Battery———3 cell - 4 cell Lithium Polymer

Weight ———-27g

MOTOR 

Stator Size ———23x12 mm

KV———-960 RPM Per Volt

Weight——-57g Each

PROPELLER

Diameter / Thread Pitch———24x12.7 cm (9.4x5.0 inch)
Weight——-13g each

MY UAS SPECS

Takeoff Weight——-3.46 pounds / 1569.43g with a 3 cell 11,1 V 5000 mAH Battery (30.57g 

under recommended total flying weight)

Top Speed——-20mph

Flight time——-20 min

DJI NAZA-M V2 GPS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM SAFETY FEATURES

The DJI NAZA-M V2 GPS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM Features an advanced failsafe function that is 

triggered when the main controller losses signal. Two methods can be selected in the event of 

signal loss. Selection one: is LANDING where the UAS will simply descend and land in the 

exact location where the signal was lost. Selection two: is GO HOME AND LAND, where in the 

event of signal loss, the UAS will pause at its current altitude and location for 15 seconds, 

ascend to 65 feet AGL, turn to its home position (which is automatically recorded when and 

where you power on the UAS), travel to home position and descend until it has landed, then the 

system powers itself off. This failsafe feature can also be initiated manually by programing it into 

one of your two or three position switches on you transmitter. This manual method is used if the 

UAS has traveled too far away for the operator to determine the flight orientation.

LOW VOLTAGE SAFETY FEATURE

The DJI-M V2 GPS AUTOPILOT SYSTEM is also equipped with a two level voltage protection. 

This feature protects your UAS from dropping out of the sky due to low battery voltage. It will 

monitor the battery as the voltage is draining during flight. The UAS is equipped with an LED 

MODULE that is plugged directly into the main controller and mounted to one of the arms. It will 

blink an amber color continuously at the first level of protection in which the system has 

detected that the voltage is close to the second level of protection at which point the LED 

module will blink red continuously, in this second level the UAS will automatically land. I intend 

to terminate the flight at the first level of protection so that I can maintain the authority to land in 

a safe spot.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

Parts, motors, electronics and propellers will be replaced if they are found to be damaged or 

worn, to prevent a mid flight failure. 

AIRPORTS AND TFRs

If a job site happens to be within 5 NM of an airport I will contact the manager of that control 

tower and seek the proper clearance needed to continue my operation safely. I will observe and 

comply with all temporary flight restrictions.