Michael A. McGhee (Director of Operations/UAS Operator) 

Phone: 856-392-3567

Email: mmcghee1024@yahoo.com 

Address: 183 Pecks Corner Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act”) and 14 CFR 

Part 11. My self (Michael McGhee) operator of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), hereby applies for an 

exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow commercial operation of its UAS, so long 

as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the 

FAA as required by Section 333. Commercial operation of an UAS, which are equipped with cameras, would 

operate in the following manner: 

Aerial photography and/or video for public and/or private use including real estate, architecture, 

land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities. 

Aerial video and/or photography for public and/or private use including television, public events, 

cinematography.

Aerial inspection and photography of residential/commercial property.

The ability to offer training to anyone that have interests in the use and application of a UAS for the purpose of the 

safe operation of a UAS to enhance the safety of the National Airspace System (NAS) as well as for the 

protection of the persons and property. 

The requested exemption would permit the operation of a UAS under controlled 

conditions in the NAS that will provide safety enhancements to the already safe operations in the industry 

presently using conventional aircraft. Approval of this exemption would be a great use to the public as a way of a 

cost efficient way of obtaining aerial photography or cinematography of their personal events, property or 

business. Along with helping agriculture owners survey and map their land, this would be a great help with a larger 

crop survival rate, throughout their farming season. 

Regulations from which the exemption is requested: 

14 CFR Part 21 subpart H 

14 CFR 45.23 (b) 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (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) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.405 (a) 

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1) 

14 CFR 91.409 (a) (2) 

14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b) 

Michael A. McGhee will operate the DJI Phantom 2, with total weight 6.47 lbs. The dimensions are 16.00 inch X 

16.00inch X 8.5 inches. Maximum speed is no more than 33mph with a cruising speed 22mph. The DJI Phantom 2 
has four motors, Motor powered by a 6-cell 5200mAh Lithium Polymer battery. The DJI Phantom 2 will be 

controlled with the DJ6 remote controller with an operating frequency of 2.404GHz – 2.476GHz. The live video 

feed will have an operating frequency of 5.728GHz – 5.850GHz. The applicant will operate the UAS in line of sight 

within and predetermined area owned and/operated by the property representative. The small size of the UAS 

and the controlled environment provided the proposed operations will adhere to the Reform Act’s safety 

requirements. 

Any other information regarding the DJI Phantom 2 along with manuals can be obtained from the link below:

http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2

I am also currently a holder of a Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, so I am aware of the importance of aviation 

safety. I am familiar with current airpace and airworthiness regulations, and will apply this knowledge when 

operating my UAS. If you would like my airmen certificate number, I will provide upon request.

Michael A. McGhee