This is an exemption request pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act 

of 2012 ("FMRA") for Vantage Point U.A.S LLC. Vantage Point U.A.S LLC

requests to perform aerial photography & videography, mapping, power line surveillance, 

agricultural crop surveillance, aerial inspections, data collection, augmented real estate

listings, commercial videos, Search and Rescue operations, closed set filming, training to 

persons individually or belonging to both private and public organizations, special events, 

mining and other work related to aerial imagery through the use of its small unmanned aircraft 

commercially in airspace regulated by the FAA.

Applicant Information: The name of the applicant: Vantage Point U.A.S LLC The primary contact 

for this application, which a copy to Vantage Point U.A.S LLC, PLC at the address below, is:

Jacob French

Vantage Point U.A.S LLC

915 W Knollwood St

Tampa, FL 33604

Vantage Point U.A.S LLC is a limited liability company formed under the State laws of Florida on 

or about February 28, 2016 and Jacob French is an Officer and manager of Vantage Point 

U.A.S LLC. Jacob French is filling in accordance with Section 333 of the FMRA.

Contact Information for Jacob French:

Jacob French

Vantage Point U.A.S LLC

915 W Knollwood St

Tampa, FL 33604

Telephone: 813-455-2898

Email: jfrench22@vantagepointuas.com

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FMRA, Vantage Point U.A.S LLC hereby requests a 

determination by the Secretary of Transportation authorizing commercial operations of UAS for 

the purposes of aerial photography & videography, mapping, power line surveillance, 

agricultural crop surveillance, aerial inspections, data collection, augmented real estate

listings, commercial videos, Search and Rescue operations, closed set filming, training to 

persons individually or belonging to both private and public organizations, special events, 

mining and other work related to aerial imagery in the NAS. Flight operations will utilize

the off the shelf DJI family of unmanned aircraft, as well as aircraft from SenseFly and 

PrecisionHawk. Conduct of UA operations will be with respect to FMRA Section 333(c) and the 

UAS "Blanket COA”.

Exemption is necessary to effect the determination requested pursuant to FMRA Section 333. 

The attached documentation includes detailed exemption requests that demonstrate how these

exemptions are in the public interest and will maintain at least an equal level of safety to existing 

regulations. Authorizing Vantage Point U.A.S LLC to conduct commercial UAS

operations will result in less disruptive, safer, and more cost effective solutions than manned 

aviation equivalents due to the low altitude environment, given the size, speed and

inherent risk of traditional commercial helicopter operations. These commercial operations often 

occur in the unsafe areas of the height-velocity diagram requiring special precision
and skill. Vantage Point U.A.S LLC will conduct the commercial UAS operation in a manner that 

will meet, and in many cases exceed, the current level of safety of commercial

helicopter operations. UA that are under 10 lbs., have a low noise signature, and carry no 

volatile fuel, will limit collateral damage in the event of catastrophic failure. The low

expense of operation compared to cost prohibitive manned aviation alternatives allow a greater 

economic benefit to businesses. For these reasons, granting an exemption under FMRA

Section 333(c) is in the public interest. UAS technology used for these commercial purposes 

benefit the public interest in the following ways:

Reduces the collateral damage risks to life and property associated with low altitude helicopter 

operations in undesirable portions of the height-velocity envelope.

Increased economic wellbeing to local businesses via cost reductions.

Enabling aerial business solutions to be available to a larger market.

Exemptions: Regulations from which exemption is sought:

14 C.F.R. Part 21 Subpart H

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b)

14 C.F.R. 61.101, 61.113 and 61.133(a)(1)(ii)

14 C.F.R. 91.7(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)

14 C.F.R. 91.103

14 C.F.R. 91.109(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.119

14 C.F.R. 91.121

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.215(b)

14 C.F.R. 91.405(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1)

14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2)

14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b)

Conclusion:

Vantage Point U.A.S LLC, a Florida limited liability company, would like to safely operate an 

UAS aerial for their business. Having a Section 333 Exemption and entering into the NAS 

legally

would give their business a competitive advantage. The safe and compliant operations would 

discourage illegal operations and improve the industry. For additional information on

this exemption request, please see attached our client's Section 333 Petition letter and other 

related attachments, which includes more specific details on the Petitioner, the

aircrafts to be used and other necessary related information.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jacob French

Vantage Point U.A.S LLC

Email: jfrench22@vantagepointuas.com

Telephone: 813-455-2898