November 23, 2015

To whom it may concern, 

I, Michael Bitterman, owner of SNS Home Inspections LLC am writing pursuant to the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333 and the procedures contained within 14 C.F.R. 

11, be exempt from the Federal Aviation Regulations as specified and seek exemption from the requirements of 14 

C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) 

& (b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA).

The exemption that Michael Bitterman is seeking is similar to previous FAA exemptions 13578 and 12814.

This exemption request will permit Michael Bitterman of SNS Home Inspections LLC, as the owner and operator of 

Unmanned Aircraft System's (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography of Real 

Estate, perform home, roof and or business exterior inspections, agricultural inspections, and general photography. 

I Michael Bitterman as the sole operator of the named UAS vehicles, consisting of a DJI Phantom 3 Standard UAS, 

and their use will be for commercial photography and video for hire, namely, Real Estate Photography, home, roof

and or business exterior inspections, increase public knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations. 

I am an experienced pilot with the above mentioned aircraft and have years of experience in radio 

control aircraft experience. The above mentioned aircraft are GPS assisted for location based information, 

and include a “Return to Home” safety feature in case of signal loss. I will perform all pre-flight and postflight checks, and system/vehicle maintenance. 

All flights will be L.O.S. And will have a spotter as needed. All flights will be maintained at less than 400' A.G.L (above 

ground level). the Phantom 3 Standard weighs not more than 3 pounds, has a factory installed 3 axis camera and a 

maximum air speed of 31.1 knots. The Phantom 3 Standard is battery operated, which is quieter than other types of 

aircraft (i.e. combustion powered aircraft) as not to disrupt surrounding neighbors and businesses. The Phantom 3 

Standard also has a safety feature in the software which will not allow it to spool up the motors if within a certain 

distance of Class A/B/C, etc.... airports. 

Although the aircraft is designed to have a maximum A.G.L. of 320’, most flights will be conducted at less than 200’ 

A.G.L. The aircraft has a maximum flight time of 25 minutes and most inspections will be conducted well within that 

time limit. The aircraft has a safety feature that in the event of a low battery level, once the aircraft reaches a battery 

level of 10%, it automatically returns to home. The aircraft WILL NOT be operated within 5 miles of an airport without 

written permission from the airport manager. 

The use of this aircraft is financially viable as the cost to the consumer is much less than hiring a full size 

aircraft and pilot. The aircraft are also safer and can access areas a full size aircraft can't. For home 

inspections, they also allow a total roof inspection without the need of ladders and harnesses, which also 

creates a safer and less costly option to the client. It will significantly reduce the chance of personal injury and 

property damage that comes with using equipment required to access the roofs of tall structures.

Thank you very much for your consideration and I look forward to your response.

Sincerely, 

Michael Bitterman

SNS Home Inspections LLC

1751 Baldock Court

Deltona, FL 32738

407-878-7808 (business)

407-749-8324 (cell)

mike@snsinspections.com