Aerial Media FL LLC.

921 51st Street Gulf

Apt. C

Marathon FL, 33050

904-325-4396

Contact@AerialMediaFL.com

Owners/PIC: Jamie C. Hopkins, Kevin D. Jackman

Concern: To request exemption for Aerial Media FL LLC and its agents from several Codes of 

Federal Regulation, which will allow us to fly our small UAS safely and legally in the NAS. This 

exemption will allow us to join the ranks of professional operators of small UAS in introducing 

this new technology to the public as a helpful tool, not a nuisance.

Dear Sir or Madam,

We at Aerial Media FL LLC would like to offer a cost-effective, professional, and safe solution to 

traditional aerial photography. We believe that Unmanned Aircraft Systems are the way of the 

future and that safety is paramount in the growth of this industry. We would like to use two DJI 

Phantom 2 Vision + Quadcopters to conduct aerial photography and videography of homes, 

private events, automobiles/vessels, wildlife, and any other legal subjects that our customers 

request. Every flight would be conducted in a safe, legal, and efficient manner. Both of our 

owners/PIC have countless hours flying the DJI Phantom 2 Vision +, and would pose no risk to 

airspace safety if granted the exemption that we seek. The following details explain how we plan 

to keep our flights safe at all times.

- We would maintain unobstructed visual contact with our small UAS at all times.

- We would maintain an altitude of 400’ or less at all times, making sure to keep a close watch 

for manned aircraft (and give way as needed).

- We would ensure that each PIC was well versed in operating our small UAS. 

- We would conduct pre-flight checks before each takeoff, and conduct regular maintenance.

- In the event of a loss of control, both of our small UAS are equipped with safety features to 
return the craft home at a pre-determined altitude well within the 400’ altitude limit to prevent flyaways.

- Our small UAS have a battery life indicator and audible alarm to help prevent unexpected loss 

of power.

Purpose: Requesting exemption from the following Codes of Federal Regulation. We 

understand each exemption is given on a case-by-case basis, and have tried to include as 

much information as possible while keeping this request short and to the point.

14CFR45.23 Display of marks

- Assuming that the purpose of aircraft markings are to identify the aircraft while airborne, we 

feel it is unnecessary to have them on such a small UAS, as they will not be legible. 

14CFR47.3 Registration required

- This goes back to what was mentioned in CFR45.23. We feel it would be unnecessary to 

register our small UAS, as they will never leave our sight. Also the small UAS has no title or 

paperwork, so a registration requirement does not apply. We will provide the serial number of 

each small UAS as means of registration and accountability.

DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus #1 Serial number: PH645350923 V2.0

DJI Phantom 2 Vision Plus #2 Serial number: PH645250674 V2.0

14CFR61.3 Certification required

- We feel that requiring a certification to fly these Unmanned Aircraft Systems for commercial 

purposes is unreasonable. As hobbyists, we are permitted to fly our UAS without certification, 

and do not believe that pursuing a profit from our hobby should require any licensure. For 

example, a child who rides his bike around his neighborhood does not need any certification to 

do so. Should he decide to use his hobby to pursue financial gains, such as delivering 

newspapers, he does not need to obtain certification to do so. Just as the bicycle rider poses no 

additional safety concerns because he is earning a paycheck with his hobby, neither would we. 

As we do now, we will continue to stay below the 400’ maximum altitude, and continue to 

conduct flights with the utmost respect for safety. Exemption from Certification would not 

decrease our level of caution, and would permit us to continue to promote the safe use and 
enjoyment of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems while earning a paycheck for our passion. 

14CFR61.315(b)(2)and(3) Sport pilot restrictions

- In the event that we are unable to bypass the certification requirement, we will have to obtain 

sport pilot certificates. If we are required to obtain sport pilot certificates, we would like to be 

exempt from the stipulation that we cannot be hired for our services. We are also requesting 

exemption from being unable to further our business.

14CFR21 Airworthiness

- We would like to be exempt from having to obtain an airworthiness certificate as our UAS each 

weigh around 6 pounds, travel no more than 30 mph, and do not have the control range to fly 

out of VLOS of the operator.

We believe that the following CFR’s were designed with larger, manned, long-range aircraft in 

mind. Our small UAS cannot fly out of VLOS, therefore a flight plan or weather visibility 

minimums are unnecessary. Our maximum flight time would be approximately 15 minutes, so 

minimum fuel requirements do not apply. We cannot fly at night, so navigational lighting is not 

needed. We feel that these CFR’s do not apply to a small UAS, and would not pose any safety 

concerns if we were granted exemption from them. 

14CFR91.119

14CFR91.153

14CFR91.155

14CFR91.167

14CFR91.169

14CFR91.203

14CFR91.207

14CFR91.209

14CFR91.409

14CFR91.411

14CFR91.417

In summary, we are asking to be exempt from said CFR’s so that we can safely, effectively, and 
legally offer services to the public and stimulate our economy. As veterans we truly understand 

and respect the necessity for safety regulations. We believe that the FAA’s petition for 

exemption process is crucial to the evolution of the rapidly-changing world of aviation 

technology. We aim to take advantage of this dynamic process and in doing so, will work to 

introduce the small UAS industry to the general public in a safe and professional manner. We 

thank you for your time and patience, as we understand that reviewing these petitions is not an 

easy task. If any additional information is needed please contact us at any time. 

Very Respectfully,

Kevin D. Jackman

Jamie C. Hopkins