June 25, 2015

Jeff Blake

2362 State Route 151

Mingo Junction, OH 43938

Dear Mr. Blake:

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from 

Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we can not process your 

request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Can Not Process Your Request

We entered your June 18, 2015, exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA-2015-

2376), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does

not comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request 

any further, you must send us all of the following:

• The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the 

relief you seek, and the reason you seek relief.

• The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would 

benefit the public as a whole.

• The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption 

would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you 

seek an exemption.

• Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request.

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described 

earlier to reach us within 30 days. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your 

petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the exemption.
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If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you 

further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-9677.

Sincerely,

/s/

Brenda Robeson

Program Analyst, Airmen and 

 Airspace Rules Division

Enclosure
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Jeff Bake - Exemption/Rulemaking

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Content

Good day,

I would like to request exemption for the purposes of an

Aerial Video/Photography business, and or agricultural/property

assessment as needed. As a hobbyist flying for 8 years while

always maintaining the highest self standards of safe practices,

line of sight flying, proper maintenance and repair checklists, this

ruling serves to induce financial costs and rules that are

ultimately counter­productive to my business needs.

All flying and filming operations are performed with absolute

'line of sight', and performed well within a maximum ceiling of

400' AGL. All of my operations are restricted within 5 miles of

any Airport, and immediate attention and right of way is given to

any possibility of a rare encounter with a Manned Aircraft. My

services are dictated by human and property safety first, getting

the perfect shot is always last on the list.

The UAV that is used, is a quad­rotor that was

professionally designed and built by myself with high quality

materials and components, not sacrificing integrity for savings.

Safety features include: GPS guidance, "return to home" failsafe;

flashing, running, and directionally­orientated lighting, as well as

on screen display telemetry at ground station. My primary

business usage of aerial photo/video consists of real estate

property, general for sale services, and the filming of supporting

video for Webpage/Marketing Firm Clientele projects. The use of

my UAV is less costly and much safer than a full sized MAV,

with entirely no pilot to be in harm's way as well. Moreover,

MAV's simply cannot safely reach areas that are completely

safe for UAV's due to their minute fraction of size in comparison.

The cost to the consumer is much less, with an average of

80%­90% cheaper than a MAV to perform the same operation.

Thank you very much for your time,

Jeff Bake

Comment Period Closed

ID: FAA­2015­2376­0001

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Date Posted:

Jun 18, 2015

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Submitter Information

Submitter Name:

Jeff Bake

Mailing Address:

2362 State Route 151

City:

Mingo Junction

Country:

United States

State or Province:

OH

ZIP/Postal Code:

43938

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