Petition for Exemption 14 CFR 11.81

Exemption petition under SEC 333

To:

F.A.A.

U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket , Operations

West Building Ground Floor, Room W12­140

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590

From:

Name: Miles Truesdell III

Company Name: Leigh Photo & Imaging LLC

PO Box 269

Princeton, NJ 08542

Phone ­ 609­799­8880

Email: miles@leighimaging.com

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption;

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

The extent of relief you seek and the reason you seek the relief:

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private property.

I , Miles W. Truesdell III, am an experienced RC operator, photo and video producer, and I am

simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private landowners and

companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos of said property for purposes

including real estate listings, insurance property claims, and for use as a marketing tool for

businesses. I would like to be able to accept payment for these services therefore making this a

commercial use of a UAS.

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an opportunity for small business

owners, real estate agents, low budget film producers, and others who wish to document their land

or property to take advantage of the technology that now exists in the form of UASs and allows them

to do so using an experienced RC Pilot in Command that understands how to safely operate such

technology.

I have been a commercial photographer/videopgrapher for the last 18 years, and have completed

100’s of aerial photography/videography missions using both rotor and fixed wing aircraft. This

provides me with a sound understanding and acute sensitivity to the importance of the different uses

and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace.

I feel I would be a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air Safety or the

greater public in any risk.

I, Miles W. Truesdell III, am seeking exemption with these specific UAS devices because of their

many safety programs, including SAFE technology and GPS navigating, and Auto Home Return

function.
The specific UAS Petition to use this model for commercial use:

DJI Phantom 3

( Note): Operating Manuals can be provided upon request:

When flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of

300 feet, and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of

any interference. My general knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the

FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my operations.

I would not be flying near disaster areas, sporting events, or high traffic areas including airports, and

I would pay attention to NOTAMS, TFRs, local airport flight patterns and proximities.

General Safety Precautions and Warnings I intend to Follow

Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet (10 meters) away when the

battery is connected.

Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at

all times.

Always use fully charged batteries.

Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

Always remove batteries before disassembly.

Always keep moving parts clean.

Always keep parts dry.

Always let parts cool after use before touching.

Always remove batteries after use.

Always have a first aid kit with you.

Always have an appropriate fire extinguisher with you.

Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

Never touch moving parts.

I understanding the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA

regulated airspace, I would be a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting Air

Safety in any accelerated risk.

When flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 300 Feet, and

flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference.

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

I am fully aware of the preflight safety checks and procedures implicated in the operation

manual for UAS devices, and intend to implement pre flight safety checks and

utilize the safety technology provided with these units.
I intend to only fly in non populated, residential or rural areas and stay clear of all utility lines etc. I

intend to be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and to only fly the unmanned aircraft within a

visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions.

I understand and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PICs and will be

the only operator under this exemption.

If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United

States, you must state the reason.

I have no intention on using this exemption outside the United States.

Respectfully,

Miles W. Truesdell III

Dir of Operations

Leigh Photo & Imaging

PO Box 269

Princeton NJ 08542

609­799­8880