DeMarco Inc. ~ 

Roofing/Construction 

Est. 1986 

www.demarcoinc.com 

January 21, 2016 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Federal Aviation Administration 

Document Management System 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

Dear Sir / Madam; 

This petition is being submitted by Frank DeMatteo, President of DeMarco Inc. and DeMarco 

Roofmg Inc. in the Construction, General Contracting and Roofing Industries. Frank DeMatteo 

is seeking exemption pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 (The Reform Act) , and 14 CFR Part 11. 1 am requesting to be allowed commercial 

operation of designated UAS, provided operations are conducted within the conditions outlined 

under current Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and any 

subsequent revisions therein. 

Exemption request pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the Federal 

Aviation Regulations from: 

14 CFR 21 

14 CFR 45.23 (b) 

14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 91.7 (a) 

14 CFR 91.9 (b) (2) 

14 CFR 91.103 

14 CFR 91.109 

14 CFR 91.119 (c) 

14 CFR 91.121 

14 CFR 91.151 (a) 

14 CFR 203 (a) & (b) 

14 CFR 205 (b) 

14 CFR 91.405 (a) 

14 CFR 91.407 (a) & (1) 

14 CFR 409 (a) (1) & (2) 

14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b) 

DeMarco, Inc. • 1160 S. Front Strcet • Columbus, OH 43206 

Voice (614) 444-7366 • Fax (614) 444-7380 • demarcoinc.com 

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Name and Address of Petitioner: 

DeMarco Inc. and DeMarco Roofing Inc. 

Attn: Frank DeMatteo, President 

1160 S Front Street 

Columbus, OH 43206 

614-444-7366 

fdematteona,demarcoinc.com 

We plan to operate a UAS, the DJI PHANTOM 3 Standard, which is an unmanned aircraft and a 

transportable ground station. The Phantom 3 is commonly referred to as a quad copter. This UAS 

has a weight of approximately 3 pounds. The DJI is equipped with four motors that are powered 

by rechargeable batteries. The DJI is also equipped with a camera with capabilities to capture 

video and still photographs. This UAS has maximum speed of 31 Kts. 

We plan to also operate a UAS, the DJI Inspire 1, which is an unmanned aircraft and a 

transportable ground station. The DJI Inspire 1 is also a quad copter with a weight of 

approximately 6.5 pounds. The Inspire is also equipped with four motors that are powered by 

rechargeable batteries. The Inspire is also equipped with a camera with capabilities to capture 

video and still photographs. This UAS has a maximum speed of 42 Kts. 

We also plan to operate a UAS, the DJI Matrice 100, which is an unmanned aircraft and 

transportable ground station. The DJI Matrice 100 is also a quad copter with a weight of 5.19 

pounds. The Matrice 100 is also equipped with four motors that are powered by rechargeable 

batteries. The Matrice is also equipped with a camera with capabilities to capture video and still 

photographs. This UAS has a maximum speed of 42 Kts. 

I am also requesting exemption to be inclusive of any newer technologies that become available. 

I am respectfully requesting exemption for a Visual Observer and Assistant, as needed, to the 

PIC. I will be providing a professional service to include but not limited to the following: 

• Construction Site Inspections and monitoring 

• Commercial and Residential Roof Inspections 

• Aerial photography and videography for thermographic analysis and electrical 

inspections of existing structures 

• Agriculture purposes 

• Real Estate 

• Educational and research operations 

• Aerial piotography and videography for surveying 

• Aerial Mapping 

• Crop Surveying and Inspections 

• Remote sensing 

• IndustrialInspections 

• Energy Systems Inspections 

• Public safety/disaster response support 

• AerialInspections 

• Survey/GIS operations 

DeMarco, Inc. • 1160 S. Front Street • Columbus, OH 43206 

Voice (614) 444-7366 • Fax (614) 444-7380 • demarcoinc.com 

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• Engineering 

• Building and Struct>.u•al Inspections 

• Wildlife and Forestry Monitoring 

• Insurance Damage Assessments 

• Construction 

• Inspection of Commercial and Residential Utility Infrastructure including electrical 

power lines, turbines, cell towers and training 

• Special Events for public/private/commercial use 

• Marlceting/Advertising for public/private/commercial use 

All such operations will be conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein as 

described by the FAA as required by Section 333. These operations will be conducted in a safe 

environment with all needed approvals. I will be conducting pre-flight inspections of the UAS. I 

will be checking the weather via 1oca1 and a11 available weather instruction. We will utilize 

strict maintenance protocols established by the manufacturer of the UAS. We will also be 

utilizing a Safety Officer when necessary. Both UAS contain on board built in safety 

mechanisms. They have onboard GPS systems and sensors which allow for a more controlled 

and safer flights. They will be set to fly within a given distance and altitude which we will be 

using as a standard. We will only be flying line of site and maintaining full control at all times. 

Knowledge of use is imperative and as such we will be also using Know before You Fly.com to 

lceep up to date in regards to No Fly Zones, etc. 

We respectfully request exemption under Section 333 to enable DeMarco Inc. and DeMarco 

Roofing Inc. to operate efficient, limited, low-risk commercial SAUS operation for the activities 

stated respecting at all times the space and privacy of citizens. Thank you for your time and 

consideration for this exemption request. 

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Frank DeMatteo 

President/Owner 

DeMarco, Inc. • 1160 S. Front Street • Colunibus, OH 43206 

Voice (614) 444-7366 • Fax (614) 444-7380 • demarcoinc.com 

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