Julius (Jay) Z. Stubner

Video Producer

Advanced Web TV

620 Newport Center Drive. Suite 1100

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-887-0949 C

jay@advancedWebTV.com

DJI Inspire 1 UAS

FAA Registration # FA3RNWYNYP9

March 9, 2016

Re: Exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations

Document ID: FAA

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the “Reform Act”)

and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Julius ( Jay) Z. Stubner seeks an exemption from Federal 

Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) detailed below for the following described Unmanned 

Aerial System called in this application the DJI Inspire 1, which includes an 

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) and ground station based equipment and crew:

THE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (UA):

DJI Inspire 1: See enclosed DJI Inspire 1 Manual. The inherent safety features, 

sophistication, programmability, GPS navigation, return home capability, airport 

vicinity no fly feature and restricted altitude feature, as well as differentiating radio 

frequency (rf) for aircraft controller/receiver and for the camera make this a much 

safer UAV for the purposes of this petition. 

This is a hobby grade radio controlled UAV that has the

capacity for software upgrades. It is light, less than 7 pounds 

including battery and camera. Incorporated into the programming of the Inspire1 is 

an automatic return home feature that automatically directs the craft back to point 

of take off should communication with the transmitter be lost. The Inspire1 has a

maximum speed of 49 miles/hour. Maximum flight time is 18 minutes. Gross weight is 6.5 pounds.

The Inspire1 has an additional communication link between the camera and craft on 

a different rf for a smart phone connection. Allowing the operator or Pilot In 

Command (PIC) to monitor battery level, altitude (AGL), distance from PIC, camera 

imagery, and control camera angle. 

The software for the Inspire1 allows the operator or PIC to set maximum altitude AGL 

for each flight, allowing customization of flights to no higher than 150 feet can be 

programmed into the UAV's software pre flight to insure compliance with FAA 

standards. Adding to the safety capabilities of this UAV. This UAV is programmed to remain

in position when controls are released. Maintaining altitude and GPS location. 

The Inspire1 has an altitude and radar monitoring function that allows the operator 

more precise determination of height, direction of flight and distance from the operator

PIC. The operator or PIC can monitor GPS lock status while UAV is in flight, 

with the ability to anticipate loss of GPS locking so the operator or PIC can land the 

UAV as a precaution. The inspire1 is also equipped with a new safe dynamic return to home 

function and automatic safe landing and taking off modes. The intelligent 

battery also calculates how much power is needed to safely return home.
The requested exemption would support an application for a commercial Certificate 

of Authorization to use the above described CAV System to support aerial 

photography and video primarily of real property.

The UA, powered by batteries, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than larger 

aircraft running on combustible fuel, it operates at lower altitudes with no people on 

board and will thereby reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety and 

diminish the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury.

With a small payload and maximum flight time of only 15 minutes, this is offers little or no risk 

to national security.

Low level oblique photos and video from several angles are far more effective than 

ground based imagery for displaying the characteristics of large, complex properties 

with several buildings and large trees. The applicants in the past have chartered 2

seat full sized helicopters for this purpose, which has proven more costly than many 

potential clients have been able to afford. The benefits of reduced cost and improved 

quality of presentation from the UA will be valuable to and benefit many buyers and 

sellers of real property.

Additionally, we request that we be allowed to use our system to benefit first 

responders nearby who might require assistance, including fire fighters, the police, 

the sheriff, et al., while remaining subject to all limitations cited in this application as 

we do so.

The Inspire 1 will be operated in the field with both a PIC and a Visual Observer in 

accordance with FAA Policy N 8900.227 Section 14 "Operational Requirements for 

UAS" and with the following Restrictions:

(a) No flight will be made with a UA Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds;

(b) All operations must occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft 

AGL, at an airspeed of no more than 25 knots and no further than 3/4 NM 

from the PIC;

(c) (All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be 

able to communicate by voice at all times during a flight operation;

(d) Operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the 

permission of the property owner;

(e) The PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner consistent with 14 

CFR § 61.51 (b), a minimum of 100 flight cycles and 25 hours of total time as 

a UA rotorcraft pilot and at least ten hours logged as a UA pilot with a similar 

UA type;

(f) All required permits will be obtained from state and local government prior to 

operation;

(g) The Inspire1 will not be operated over densely populated areas;

(h) The Inspire1 will not be operated at air shows;

(i) The Inspire1 will not be operated over any open air assembly of people;

(j) The Inspire1 will not be operated over heavily trafficked roads;

(k) The Inspire1 will not be operated within 5 NM of an airport or heliport;

(l) Inspire1 will not be operated over properties smaller than two acres in size;

(m) Operations will be restricted to day only and weather conditions equivalent to 

VFR;

(n) The PIC will brief the VO and property owner about the operation and risk 

before the first flight at each new location;
Julius (Jay) Z. Stubner

Video Producer

Advanced Web TV

620 Newport Center Drive. Suite 1100

Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-887-0949 C

jay@advancedWebTV.com

DJI Inspire 1 UAS

FAA Registration # FA3RNWYNYP9