Request for Section 333 Exemption Photography April 14, 2015

Joel Colombo 

This document constitutes an exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA for 

Aviation Unmanned to perform Aerial Photography of real estate as well as property 

inspections by/for Joel C Colombo. The main use of this UAS would be taking realestate photos. The UAS that I plan to use is a DJI PHANTOM 2 vision + and will be 

referenced in this document and also in the attached user manual. 

1. The safe operation to the NAS and/or persons and/or property will be kept to a 

minimum by always flying the UAS within visual eye contact, less than 200 ft above 

ground and never directly above persons or public places. The orientation of flights will 

be such that the pilot in command (PIC) always has a visual on the rear mounted LED 

flight Indicator. Additional safety features on the DJI PHANTOM 2 vision + include, return 

to home, low voltage, enhanced failsafe along with operating in the less populated 5.8 

GHZ frequency range. 

2. Pre-flight inspection would be checking battery condition/level in both the transmitter 

and UAS. The binding/link feature will not let the UAS start if communication is not 

established. A check for power-lines, antennas and other overhead objects would be 

performed. Wind conditions would be monitored and be a factor for flying.

3. The radio frequency of the DJI PHANTOM 2 VISON + is 5.728-5.85GHz the units

camera is 2.4 GHZ. Maximum take-off weight is 1242g. Max Ascent/decent speed 6 m/s. 

Maximum flight Velocity 10 m/s.

4. The PIC will be only myself and I have a minimum of 200 hours flying time with this 

DJI PHANTOM 2 vision + model.. I hold a USCG masters license and worked under the 

coast guard regulations for 8 years before becoming a realtor. I had high standers to 

preform maintenance and safety on all vessels I operated. This was closely monitored 

under the coast guard to insure safety of my passengers. Routine maintenance and 

replacement of parts would be closely observed and monitored in my flight log. Also

routine inspections by a certified DJI dealer will be preformed monthly to insure the UAS 

is 100% operational 

5. I’m in good medical health and sound mental health. No arrests or felonies. I have 

recently passed a background check with the BRE and have regular physicals and drug 

screening. 

6. The intended use of this DJI PHANTOM 2 VISON + is to supplement my real estate 

Photography with occasional aerial photographs of real estate and building inspections.

As a realtor this will not only give me better photos but will ensure my clients obtain a 

sound home by having an above view upon inspection. This will reveal roofing condition, 

property boundaries, elevations changes, cracks, external leaks and more.
7. All flights for real estate will have the date, time, GPS coordinates along with the 

camera metadata recorded on a hard drive and also backed up to at least 2 hard dives. 

This data would be kept readily available for a period of 5 years after each aerial flight. 

The PHANTOM 2 VISION + will never fly in the dark nor will it fly after sunset or before 

sunrise. I will not operate in fog, haze, heavy smog or any visual condition that could 

hinder 100% visibility. I will not operate in or near an airport, busy street, trains, crowds, 

animals, or any objects that could be a possible hazard or safety issue. 

Joel Colombo

1102 Rivera dr Wrightwood. CA 92397

P.O. Box 1384 Wrightwood. CA 92397

Cell: 760.662.6263

Email: joel2@me.com

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