04/2/2015

Lacey A. Szekely

5600 Caleb Dr. 

Fallon, NV 89406

Section 333 Exemption Application

This is a request for exemption to operate an UAS for the purpose of aerial 

photography, video for real estate, and Home inspection verification. This application 

will provide all pertinent information about the UAS, operating procedures and my 

qualifications. This request is identical to Douglas Trudeau, Docket ID FAA-2014-0481, 

additionally with the exception using the UAS for home inspection purposes. 

AIRCRAFT: PHANTOM 2 VISION+

SUPPORTED BATTERY

DJI 5200mAh LiPo Battery

WEIGHT (BATTERY & PROPELLERS INCLUDED)

1242g

HOVER ACCURACY (READY TO FLY)

Vertical: 0.8m; Horizontal: 2.5m

MAX YAW ANGULAR VELOCITY

200°/s

MAX TILTABLE ANGLE

35°

MAX ASCENT / DESCENT SPEED

Ascent: 6m/s; Descent: 2m/s

MAX FLIGHT SPEED

15m/s (Not Recommended)

DIAGONAL MOTOR-MOTOR DISTANCE

350mm

GIMBAL:

WORKING CURRENT

Static : 750mA; Dynamic : 900mA

CONTROL ACCURACY
±0.03°

CONTROLLABLE RANGE

Pitch : -90°-0°

MAXIMUM ANGULAR SPEED

Pitch : 90°/s

CAMERA:

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE

0-40 Degrees C

SENSOR SIZE

1/2.3"

EFFECTIVE PIXELS

14 Megapixels

RESOLUTION

4384×3288

HD RECORDING

1080p30 & 720p

RECORDING FOV

110° / 85°

REMOTE CONTROL:

OPERATING FREQUENCY

5.728 GHz-5.85 GHz

COMMUNICATION DISTANCE (OPEN AREA)

CE Compliance: 400m; FCC Compliance: 800m

RECEIVER SENSITIVITY (1%PER)

-93dBm

TRANSMITTER POWER

CE Compliance: 25mW; FCC Compliance: 100mW

WORKING VOLTAGE

120 mA@3.7V

BUILT-IN LIPO BATTERY WORKING CURRENT/CAPACITY
3.7V, 2000mAh

RANGE EXTENDER:

OPERATING FREQUENCY

2412-2462MHz

COMMUNICATION DISTANCE (OPEN AREA)

500-700m

TRANSMITTER POWER

20dBm

POWER CONSUMPTION

2W

DJI VISION APP:

SYSTEM REQUIREMENT OF MOBILE DEVICE

iOS version 6.1 or above/ Android system version 4.0 or above

MOBILE DEVICE SUPPORT

• iOS recommended: iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod 

touch 5 (available but not recommended: iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini) 

• Android recommended: Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Note 2, Note 3 or phones of 

 similar configuration

Preflight Requirements and Checklist copied from the User Manual:

6.1 Flying Environment Requirements

(1)Before your first flight, please allow yourself some flight training (Using a flight 

 simulator to practice flying, getting instruction from an experienced person, etc.).
(2) DO NOT fly in bad weather, such as rain or wind (more than moderate breeze) 

 or fog. 

(3) The flying field should be open and void of tall buildings or other obstacles; the 

 steel structure within buildings may interfere with the compass. 

(4) Keep the aircraft away from obstacles, crowds, power lines, trees, lakes and 

 rivers etc. 

(5) Try to avoid interference between the remote control and other wireless 

 equipment (No base stations or cell towers around). 

(6) The flight control system will not work properly at the South Pole or North Pole. 

(7) Never use the aircraft in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes 

 international or domestic lays and regulations. 

Preflight Checklist:

(1) Remote Controller, smart battery, Range Extender and smartphone are fully 

 charged.

(2) Propellers are mounted correctly.

(3) Gimbal clamp has been removed.

(4) Damping absorbers are in good condition, not broken or worn.

(5) Anti-drop kits have been mounted correctly.

(6) Camera lens cap has been removed.

(7) Micr0-SD card has been inserted if necessary.

(8) Gimbal is functioning as normal.

(9) Motors can start and are functioning as normal.

(10) DJI VISION App can connect to camera.

Pilot in Command

I hold a commercial rotorcraft-helicopter, instrument helicopter, and Airplane single 

engine land license. I served in the US Army as a Pilot-In-Command flying Blackhawk 

helicopters, and held the company Aviation Safety Officer position. I was trained 

through the Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center in Ft. Rucker, AL. I hold certificates 

in Accident investigation and analysis, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for 
General Industry, and OSHA 511. With this education and aviation background I will 

ensure all aspects of my business are safe and within FAA regulations. 

In addition to Douglas Trudeau’s exemption I request to use the UAS as a means to 

mitigate my risk as a Home Inspector on rooftops. Ladders and walking on roofs in 

inclement weather can be very dangerous. Using a UAS to take video or photos will 

eliminate that risk providing thorough rooftop coverage. As in Trudeau’s exemption, I 

would get written approval from the home owner, ensure no one is standing in the 

operating zone and post signs when the UAS is airborne. At no time will the UAS be 

flying over any person. For real estate purposes, the UAS will be safely flown to observe 

property and its nearby features. I will also obtain appropriate UAS insurance prior to 

any operations.

Operation of the UAS

The UAS is very maneuverable and can be used indoor and outside safely. The aircraft 

will have a GPS system which allows it to return to the point of origin and land safely if 

the battery runs low unnoticed. Keeping a log book for maintenance and flight time will 

ensure proper maintenance is conducted. Preflight inspections will be done for every 

flight and the proper checklist will be used. Post flight checks are just as important and 

will be conducted after every flight. If an accident were to occur a complete inspection 

of the UAS would be conducted, and a test flight in open terrain would be flown to 

ensure normal operation prior to commencing any further flights for hire. 

I request exemption from CFR part 91.119 - Prohibition of Flight in Congested Areas. I 

request the use of the UAS to obtain video and photography from an aerial perspective 

to help aid in real estate developement and surrounding features. The UAS would only 

take oblique angles and at no time fly directly over any person. In addition, I am 

requesting exemption from 91.203 (a) becasue the Phantom 2+ is a hobby grade UAS 

that should not require an airworthiness certificate or registration certificate.