October 9, 2014

Mr. Michael Fortin

CineDrones, LLC

1372 North Goldenrod Road, Suite 23

Orlando, FL 32807

Dear Mr. Fortin:

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from 

an unspecified part(s) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we 

cannot process your request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Cannot Process Your Request

We entered your October 6, 2014, exemption request on behalf of CineDrones, LLC into the 

public docket (Docket No. FAA-2014-0798), but we are unable to process your request any 

further. The information you sent does not comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy 

enclosed). For us to consider the request any further, you must send us all of the following:

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the relief 

you seek, and the reason you seek relief.

• The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it 

would benefit the public as a whole.

• The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the 

exemption would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule 

from which you seek an exemption.

• Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request.

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described 

earlier to reach us within 30 days. We will consider the docket on your request open until we 

receive this required information from you. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send 

your petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the 

exemption.
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If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you 

further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-9677.

Special Notes Regarding Petitions For Exemption Submitted under Section 333 of the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

On September 25, 2014 the FAA released Public Guidance for Petitions for Exemption Filed

under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-95), 

available at 

http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/how_to_file_a_petition/. The FAA 

has determined that many petitions are missing information that will facilitate the FAA’s 

analysis of the petition.

The FAA also granted an exemption to Astraeus Aerial on September 25, 2014 which you 

may wish to review. This grant of exemption is available at 

http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/media/Astraeus_Aerial-11062.pdf.

You may send supplemental information to your docket at any time providing further 

information supporting your request for exemption.

Sincerely,

/s/

Michelle Ferritto

Acting Manager, Airmen and 

 Airspace Rules Division

Enclosure
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Project No.: AXX-xx-xxx-E

Project Officer: _______________

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Mr. Michael Fortin

CineDrones, LLC

1372 North Goldenrod Road, Suite 23

Orlando, FL 32807