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July 20th, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590

Re: Exemption Request Under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations 

To Whom It May Concern: 

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

and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Dream Alive Productions, seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation 

Regulations (“FARs”) detailed below for the DJI Inspire 1, a quadcopter manufactured by DJIInnovations. 

The requested summary exemption would support an application for a “blanket” commercial 

Certificate of Authorization to use the system to support aerial photography and videography. 

The DJI Inspire 1 system consists of a lightweight (6.5 lb) battery operated aircraft, a tabletbased ground control station and/or RC Controller, and associated communications equipment. 

The aircraft carries an onboard georeferenced gimbaled camera that allows it to obtain 

photography and videography. The ability to gather high resolution photo and video has been 

requested by real estate agents, general contractors, film industry, businesses and the tourism 

departments of several locations. 

The ability to obtain imagery that would otherwise be impossible to obtain or very difficult or 

costly allows us to provide a high quality service at a reasonable price. This will increase the 

ability to show consumers a more detailed image of property, events landscape. It also provides 

a much safer way to obtain photography and videography in areas that access is limited. 

Miami’s rapid growth in the film industry also requires UAS services for film projects.

The aircraft will be operated in the field with both a Pilot in Command (PIC) and a ground-based 

Visual Observer (VO) in accordance with FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational 

Requirements for UAS" with the following additional restrictions: 

- All operations will occur in Class G airspace at no more than 400' AGL 

- Most operations in accordance to the “blanket” COA will operate at no more than 200’ AGL 

- Operations will only be conducted with permission from the appropriate land owner 

- All required permits will be obtained from state and local government prior to operation 
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- The aircraft will not be operated over populated areas as defined on FAA sectional maps 

- The aircraft will not be operated at air shows or over an open-air assembly of people 

- The aircraft will not be operated over heavily trafficked roads 

- The aircraft will not be operated within 5 NM of a public airport or heliport 

- Operations will be limited to day, visual meteorological conditions 

- Aircraft will remain within Visual Line of Sight of the PIC at all time 

- While the aircraft is airborne, the VO will be positioned within voice distance to the PIC 

The PIC and VO will meet the requirements outlined in FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 16 

Personnel Qualifications. Additionally, the PIC and VO will perform maintenance on the system 

and will complete a course of maintenance instruction as part of their initial training. Both the 

PIC and VO are capable and will meet all requirements to control system.

We submit that the combination of the aircraft's light weight, the autopilot’s demonstrated 

flight performance, fully qualified flight crew and strict operation under the guidelines 

established in 8900.227, the FAA can have confidence that the operation will have an 

equivalent or greater level of safety of manned aircraft performing the same mission. 

The name and contact information of the applicants are: 

Dream Alive Productions

16800 S Dixie Hwy Ste.200

Miami, FL 33157

305-989-8299

ak@dapfilms.com

dro@dapfilms.com

The regulations from which the exemption is requested are as follows: 

- 14 CFR Part 21 - 14 CFR 91.203 - 14 CFR 45.23, 45.29 - 14 CFR 91.9 - 14 CFR 61.113, 61.133 - 14 

CFR 91.109, 91.119 - 14 CFR 91.121, 91.151 - 14 CFR Subpart E (91.401 - 91.417) - FAA Policy 

8900.227 Paragraph 16(c)(4) and Paragraph 16(e)(1) 

We are prepared to modify or amend any part of this request to satisfy the need for an 

equivalent level of safety. We look forward to working with your office. Please contact us at any 

time if you require additional information or clarification. 

Sincerely, 

Jose F. Villegas

Pedro J. Collazo

Co-Owners Dream Alive Productions

Appendices: A. Exemption Request and Equivalent Level of Safety CAM B. Privacy Policy CAM C. 

Safety Case CAM D. Maintenance Procedures/POH CAM E. Aviation Experience CAM