Jason Mitchell

Hawk Eye Aerial Photography

7161 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd

Cordova TN 38018

901-299-1635

December 22, 2015

Federal Aviation Administration

Dear Sir or Sirs:

May this find you well.

I am requesting a 333 exemption for the commercial use of a small UAS for the purpose of aerial 

photography. As a certificated private pilot, I intend to conduct the safest possible operations 

while avoiding interference with the National Airspace System (NAS). The purpose of my 

pending business is to make videos and still pictures for the real estate industry, roofers, repair 

businesses, and promotional video professionals. The operations will avoid any and all airport 

areas within five miles without first contacting Air Traffic Control (ATC). The vast majority of 

operations will be no more than 100 feet above a building or structure, and within 1000 feet 

laterally in order to avoid conflict or impose any danger to manned air traffic. As aircraft are 

required a 2000- foot lateral cushion from structures or terrain i.e., towers or cliffs, this provides 

a minimum 1000-foot separation from any other aircraft. In addition, I intend to follow the FAA 

preflight checklist:

 I fly below 400 feet

 I always fly within visual line of sight

 I’m aware of FAA airspace requirements faa.gov/go/uastfr

 I never fly over groups of people

 I never fly over stadiums and sports events

 I never fly within 5 miles of an airport without first contacting air traffic control and 

airport authorities

 I never fly near emergency response efforts such as fires

 I never fly near other aircraft

 I never fly under the influence
FAA

December 22, 2015

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All operations will follow a thorough inspection of the UAS as prescribed in the owner’s manual 

including but not limited to inspecting propellers, landing gear, batteries, camera mount. The 

UAS will be clearly marked with its FAA-assigned registration number. 

The UAS is a Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K. Its quick-start guide contains the FCC compliance 

statement in regard to Part 15 of the FCC rules, available upon request. It operates on a 

frequency band of 2.4 GHz, and the camera operates on a transmission band of 5.8 GHz. Its max 

speed is 12 mph.

I currently hold a private pilot certificate (single engine, land), and am approaching 200 hours’ 

total flight time, mostly in Cessna 172s. As of this writing, I am also pursuing my instrument 

rating, and later will pursue a commercial rating. I also hold a second-class medical certificate

As the purpose of this operation is for aerial photography and video for commercial purposes, the 

UAS and the business entity will have the necessary liability insurance. In order to avoid claims 

or injuries, I intend to conduct all operations in the safest possible manner. This includes but is 

not limited to walking the area of flight to assess any potential obstacles or people, making sure 

the UAS does not fly over unauthorized properties, and does is not a danger or nuisance to 

people or animals. Due to the nature of the proposed operations, there will never be a reason or 

need to operate in or near clouds. Foggy conditions will prohibit any operations, as there would 

be no benefit to operating in such. The areas of intended operation will be clear of 

telephone/utility wires, trees, and any other such obstacles. Any operations such as for pipe line 

or power line patrol will be followed by contact with the Memphis FSDO at 901-322-8600.

It is my intention to abide by all local and federal regulations and to operate in the safest possible 

manner. If I have missed anything, please feel free to contact me so I can expedite any further 

required information. And thank you for keeping our skies safe.

Sincerely,

Jason W Mitchell