Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81

Exemption petition under SEC 333

Your name and mailing address. You may include other contact information such as a fax 

number, telephone number, or email address:

Name: Kenneth W. Yablonsky

Address: 6 Warmspring Ln, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Phone: (562) 889-7370

Email: yablonsky@yahoo.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 am 

petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private land owners and 

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

purposes including real estate listings, insurance property claims, facilitate inspections, 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.

How your request would benefit the public as a whole:

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an opportunity for business owners, real

estate agents, and others who wish to document their land or property to take advantage of 

the technology that now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows them to do so using an 

experienced drone operator that understands how to safely operate such technology.

Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would

provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rule:

Having flown owned unmanned RC aircraft for over twenty (20) years and drones for over five

(5) years and flying recreationally has made me experienced and extremely aware of any safety 

regulations. I am also a long standing member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (Member 

ID 935887). I understand and recognize the importance of different uses and safety concerns 

regarding FAA regulated airspace, I am a good candidate for Exemption of Section 333 while not 

putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. When flying for a commercial purpose I will be flying 

at a maximum altitude of 400 feet and flying vertically for the purposes of taking photos or 

filming, decreasing the risk of any interference. My existing knowledge of the aviation safety 

systems 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. I will 

only perform commercial operations in low-risk, controlled environments and I would pay 

attention to NOTAMS.

To insure the safety I shall proceed by ALWAYS executing the following:
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet 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 and 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.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or 

injury.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and 

people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support

equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of 

children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected 

for this purpose.

 Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or 

even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always fly in safe mode

A summary we can publish in the Federal Register Federal Register:

I, Kenneth W. Yablonsky I am seeking an exemption of the FAA’s Sec 333 rules that do not allow 

the use of an Unmanned Aircraft to be used for Commercial purposes in regards to National 

Airspace Safety. I am simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to 

private land owners 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. Being an experienced unmanned RC aircraft for over twenty 

(20) years and drones for over five (5) years and also a long standing member of the Academy 

of Model Aeronautics (Member ID 935887), I therefore understand 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. The specific UAS DJI

Inspire 1 whose Operating Manual is Included in my petition. When flying for this commercial 

purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 400 feet and flying vertically for the 
purposes of taking photos and filming, decreasing the risk of any interference. My 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. I appreciate the

FAA’s consideration of this petition for exemption.

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

state the reason:

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

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

DJI Inspire 1

Length: 44 cm (17.3 inches)

Height: 30 cm (11.8 inches)

Width: 45 cm (17.7 inches)

Diagonal with arms lowered: 55.9 cm (20 inches)

Diagonal with arms raised: 58.1 cm (22.9 inches)

Weight with camera and battery: 2935 kg (6.5 pounds)

Motors: 4x brushless counter clockwise electric E800-3510

Battery: 4500 mAh/ 6-cell battery/ 18 min flight time

Transmitter: Operating frequency 2.420Hz-2.483GHz/

6000 mAh rechargeable battery