United States Department of Transportation Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

West Building Ground Floor Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 

Re: Exemption Request Pursuant To Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012 

To Whom It May Concern,

This petition for exemption is pursuant to Section 333; FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, 

Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333. I request this exemption in order to operate my UAS 

Yuneec Q500+ quadcopter aircraft in order to provide commercial services including real estate 

videography, photography, business promotion, construction information, aerial mapping, and special 

events. The company also seeks permission to provide free services to local fire/life/safety personnel, 

search and rescue teams, and other first responders in the event of an emergency and at their request.

Utilizing the UAS for these services will create much safer conditions than using a manned aircraft for 

similar purposes. Prior to each flight/operation of the UAS, a pre-flight safety inspection is conducted. 

Any and all repairs are to be performed only by the manufacturer's authorized repair facilities/ 

providers. Flights will not take place over densely populated areas or private property without the 

owners' permission. The UAV/UAS will only be operated within visual line of sight and will not be flown 

near airports or above 400 feet. 

The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which I am seeking exemption are: 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCTS AND PARTS 14 C.F.R. 45.23(b); Display of marks; general. 

14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5); Recreational pilot privileges and limitations. 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); 

Medical certificates: Requirement and duration. 14 C.F.R 91.7(a); Civil aircraft airworthiness. 14 C.F.R. 

91.9(b)(2); Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements. 14 C.F.R. 91.109(a); Flight 

instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests. 14 C.F.R. 91.103; Preflight action.14 

C.F.R. 91.119; Minimum safe altitudes: General. 14 C.F.R. 91.121; Altimeter settings. 14 C.F.R. 91.151(a); 

Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. 14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b); Civil aircraft: Certifications 

required. 14 C.F.R. 91.405(a); Maintenance required. 14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); Operation after 

maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration. 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2); Inspections. 14 

C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b). Maintenance records. 

Specification of the Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Q500+ Height: 210mm (8.3 in) Length (without rotor 

blades): 420mm (16.5 in) Width (without rotor blades): 420mm (16.5 in) Diameter (without rotor 

blades): 565mm (22.2 in) Propeller/Rotor Blade Diameter: 330mm (13.0 in) Weight (without battery 

and payload): 1130g (40.0 oz) Takeoff Weight (with battery and CGO2-GB): 1700g (60.0 oz) Battery: 

5400mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo Flight Time: 20-25 minutes.

To summarize, granting K-Mac Productions’ request for exemption will reduce current risk levels and 

thereby enhance safety. Currently, similar video production relies primarily on the use of larger aircraft 

running on combustible fuel. K-Mac Productions’ UAS is not powered by potentially explosive fuel, and is

smaller, lighter, and more maneuverable than conventional manned aircraft. It is the intent of K-Mac 

Productions to operate its UAS at very low altitudes and very slow speeds, and in controlled airspace. 
Thank you for your consideration of this waiver request. Please advise if any additional information is 

required. 

Sincerely, 

Kelly McGillivray

Owner, K-Mac Productions, LLC