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January 7, 2016

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20590

RE: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act of 2012

The name and address of the applicant is:

Robert J Anderson

Cayman A Enterprises LLC

10663 Loveland-Madeira Rd, Suite 120

Loveland, Ohio 45140

Phone: 513-515-7683

Email: Jeff@CaymanAEnterprises.com

Sports Pilot License: Hogan Flying Services, Butler County Airport, Ohio (In Process)

Dear Sir or Madam,

In accordance with the FAA’s Guidelines for Submitting a Petition for Exemption under section 

333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, I Robert J Anderson, referred to 

hereafter as the petitioner, request exemption from the following sections of Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations; to the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate an Unmanned 

Aircraft System (UAS) in the National Airspace.

The petitioner requests approval to operate a (UAS) commercially in national airspace regulated 

by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the purposes of aerial photography, 

cinematography, mapping, crop surveying, precision agriculture (NDVI), inspections not limited 

to power grids or lines, solar panels, turbines, pipelines, oil refineries, other energy 

infrastructure, aerial security, real estate, construction sites, golf courses, insurance company 

claim assessments, search and rescue, and other flight aerial data operations that would be 

performed safely and cost effectively with the use of a small UAS at low altitude within the U.S.

national airspace. Operations will be performed only at the request of and with the 

authorization and permission of clients or their authorized agents in order to facilitate 

commerce and raise awareness of the beneficial uses of small unmanned air systems. So long 

as such operations are conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be 

established by the FAA as required by Section 333.
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Regulations from which the exemption is requested:

14 CFR 21 H

14 CFR 45.23 (b)

14 CFR 91.103 (b)

14 CFR 91.105

14 CFR 91.109

14 CFR 91.119 (c)

14 CFR 91.121

14 CFR 91.151 (a)(1)&(b)

14 CFR 91.203 (a) & (b)

14 CFR 91.205(b)

14 CFR 91.215

14 CFR 91.221 (a)

14 CFR 91.401

14 CFR 91.405 (a)

14 CFR 91.407 (a) (1)

14 CFR 91.409 (a)(1)&(2)

14 CFR 91.417 (a) & (b)

The commercial operation of a UASs are seen as a better photographic platform compared to

helicopters or airplanes because these smaller devices are less expensive, they produce less 

noise, and they have much less environmental impact and are less likely to cause injury to the 

public and or property. The petitioner herein requests the use of UASs that will perform the 

aerial task in gathering images and data collection with a DJI Matrice 100 Premium quadcopter 

model, which is equipped with the newest technology to make the unmanned aircraft flight 

safer.

The DJI Matrice 100 model is a small unmanned aircraft system that meets all the FAA required 

specifications for a UAS to fly in national airspace. The difference with this UAS model is that 

the Matrice 100 Premium is equipped with ‘Guidance’ (Detect and Avoid System). Guidance is 

an obstacle avoidance system that relies on an array of ultrasonic sensors and stereo cameras 

to detect when the drone flies too close to objects, with this range configurable and can extend 

to 20 m (65 ft). The Guidance feature will avoid mid air accidents when the visual line of sight is

lost from an unforeseen object or from pilot error. Matrice 100 is also equipped with the 

failsafe feature of the Naza-M V2 autopilot system. This feature is a safe guard if the 

communication between the pilot in control and the transmitter is lost; the Matrice 100 will 

return to the home starting point and land safely. The Matrice 100 Premium model 

demonstrates the newest safety technology that will enhance the safety in flight operations 

when in contact with the public and surrounding properties. Safety First, the Matrice will be a

safer flight for gathering aerial data, while still being cost effective to the consumer and with 

little impact on the environment.
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DJI Matrice 100 Specifications:

Max Takeoff Gross Weight: 3400g

Diagonal Wheelbase: 650mm

Hovering Accuracy (P-Mode with GPS)

-Vertical: 0.5 m

-Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max. Speed of Ascent 5m/s

Max. Speed of Descent 4m/s

Max. Speed (no payload, no wind)

-22m/s (ATTI Mode)

-17m/s (GPS Mode)

Hovering Time (with TB48D battery and Zenmuse x3 camera) No Payload: 23min

I respectfully request exemption under Section 333 to enable Robert J. Anderson to operate the 

listed UASs safely, efficient, low risk commercial UASs operations for the activities stated, 

respecting at all times, the space and privacy of citizens and property as we keep our skies safe. 

The petitioner will always abide by all FAA regulations and any additional regulations that will 

be added in the future. The Matrice 100 will be registered with the FAA’s new registration 

requirement.

Sincerely,

Robert J Anderson

Cayman A Enterprises LLC

10663 Loveland-Madeira Rd, Suite 120

Loveland, Ohio 45140

Phone: 513-515-7683

Email: Jeff@CaymanAEnterprises.com