Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. 

4404 Manucy Rd. 

St. Augustine, Fl. 32084 

904-824-0991 

February 11, 2016 

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations 

West Building Ground Floor, Room w12-140 

1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590-0001 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

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Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. is requesting FAA authorization to operate a UAS for civil 

purposes other than recreation or hobby. This Exemption Request is Under Section 33 of the FAA 

Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 

Pursuant to section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc., seeks an exemption from Federal Aviation Regulations 

detailed below for (1) DJI Inspire 1, and (1) DJI Phantom Series 3 Professional quadcopter 

manufactured by D JI. 

This requested exemption would support an application for a commercial Certificate of 

Authorization to use the system to support aerial photography and videography. The DJI Inspire 1 

@ (6.5lbs) and the DJI Phantom Series 3 Professional@ (3lbs) consist of a battery operated aircraft, 

a tablet-based ground control station and/ aRC Controller, and associated communications 

equipment. Both of these UAS carry an onboard camera that allows them to obtain both 

photography and videography. 

The UAS will always be operated in the field with a PIC in accordance with the FAA Policy N 

8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for UAS". 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. respectfully requests the grant of exemption allowing them to 

operate lightweight (under 55lbs), remote controlled UAS lawfully and safely. 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. also respectfully requests Exemption Request Section 333 from 

(but not limited to) the Specific Sections of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations and part 11 

of the Federal Aviation Regulations listed below. 

14 C.F.R.45.23 (b); 14 CFR part 21; 14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b); 91.7 (a); 91.9 (b) (2); 91.103 (b); 

91.109; 91.119; 91.121~91.151 (a); 91.203 (a) & (b); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (2); 91417 

(a) & (b) 

The extent of relief Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. seeks and why: 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. is seeking relief from any applicable F ARs in operation that 

prevents Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. from conducting aerial shots of real estate and other 
possible legal flight operations. The weight of the UAS meets the defmition of "small unmanned 

aircraft" found in section 331 "The Reform Act". Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. seeks to 

operate legally as a small business employed by real estate agents and inspectors. 

At less than 7 pounds, Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. uses UAS that is considerably less than 

55 lbs. including camera and battery. the UAS will be used at speeds less than 35 mph because of 

the nature of the business and also the physical capabilities of the UAS by design. The UAS will be 

flying and taking pictures normally below 200 ft. 

The UAS that Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. would be using only utilizes battery power for its 

operations. There are no combustible fuels used in the UAS that Florida Landscape and Nursery, 

Inc. uses. The maximum battery flight time for this UAS is 20 minutes. The actual maximum flight 

time will be very minimal. 

A safety system built into all of Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc.'s UAS includes GPS that allows 

the UAS to return home if communication is lost or if the battery life is critical. 

Also a Pilot in Command (PIC) operational control is in operation from beginning to end and 

controls the UAS while in the air. For added safety, line of site of the UAS will be maintained 

during the entire flight. The 2.4 GHz radio transmitter/ controller operated by the PIC to control 

the UAS while in flight; receives live video, and flight data from the on-board camera and computer. 

The UAS, weighing less than 7 lbs fully loaded, is powered by batteries and operates with no people 

on board which lowers the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury. With a small payload 

consisting of harmless electronics such as a camera and GPS, the UASs only purpose is to be used 

to take pictures and videos. 

Current applicant has used helicopters and small planes for this purpose but the cost of fuel, time 

and pollution emissions of such aircraft are environmentally hazardous and costly. The reduced 

costs and efficiency of these new electric UAS allows more customers to take advantage of these 

servtces. 

We strongly believe in giving back to our community and Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. will 

reach out to our local authorities and first responders providing free services for actions that could 

benefit the public, including fire and search and rescue. 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. will not operate a UAS near airports and generally does not fly 

over crowds. Situational awareness is most important. The areas where Florida Landscape and 

Nursery, Inc. conducts aerial photography is predetermined which allows for a controlled 

environment to operate safely. 

Based on the size and run times of these smaller UAS any likelihood of injury or even death from 

such a small unmanned aircraft is considerably low, compared to a full sized aircraft flown loaded 

with highly combustible fuel. 

Operational Summary: 
Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc.'s business is owned and operated by John Kordic, will strictly 

follow all safety guidelines of the FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for 

UAS" with appropriate exemptions for flying a small UAS. 

1) No flights with a UAS gross weight exceeding 55lbs 

2) All operations will occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft. AGL, at airspeeds of 

no more than 25 knots, no more than 3/4 NM from the Pilot In Charge 

3) Operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the full written permission of 

the property owner 

4) All additional permits will be obtained prior to any operations 

5) The UAS will avoid densely populated areas and air shows 

6) The UAS will not be operated over any open-air assembly of people 

7) The UAS will not be operated over heavily traveled roads 

8) The UAS will not be operated within 5 NM of a major airport 

9) Operations will be restricted to day and weather conditions equivalent to VFR 

10) Before each flight, a written Pre-Flight Inspection will be completed by the PIC to ascertain that 

the UAS is in a proper condition for safe flight 

11) We will ascertain business insurance for the safety of the public and property 

12) Any FAA changes to policy will be immediately adopted and followed 

These operations are the bare minimum safety guidelines Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. will 

follow. Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. also is more than willing to follow any additional safety 

requirements if not listed above. 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. believes that flying its UAS as a small business within the 

safety parameters of the FAA, will protect and help the general public, and promote a healthy 

housing economy. 

Applicant Name and Contact Information: 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. 

Attn: John Kordic (PIC) 

Phone: 904-824-0991 

Email: floridalandscape@att.net 

Website: floridalandscape.net 
Qualifications: 

John Kordic holds a Private Pilots License, single engine with high performance and complex rating, 

3rd class medical certificate, 200+ hours flight time in single engine aircraft, and 26 hours flight time 

with UAS. 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc. respectfully requests that the FAA grants this exemption. 

Thank you for your time. 

Owner 

Florida Landscape and Nursery, Inc.