Petition for Exemption

Andrew Hoerr

flythefarm Aerial Productions

615 W Richwoods Blvd

Peoria, IL 61604

I, Andrew Hoerr, hereby submit this petition for exemption under Section 333; FAA 

Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333.

I request this exemption in order to operate my UAV/UAS, DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quad 

copter Aircraft, and DJI Inspire 1 PRO, in order to provide services for profit to include aerial 

photography, aerial cinematography, aerial filming and photography for real estate, construction 

firms, aerial mapping, special events to include but not limited to weddings, private or public 

parties/events, business advertising, promotional events, geological surveying, and 

environmental studies.

The ability to provide these services to other local businesses and individuals in my community 

will benefit them by opening up opportunities they otherwise did not have before. Traditional 

methods of aerial photography/videography are simply not viable options for the average 

consumer as they are costly and involve greater risks to everyone involved; i.e. the use of larger 

aircraft carrying humans and flammable fuel. By utilizing the UAV/UAS the same results can be 

achieved with much safer conditions.

Prior to each flight/operation of the UAV/UAS, I will conduct a Pre-Flight Safety Inspection. 

Only the manufacturers authorized repair facilities/ providers will perform any and all repairs. 

Flights will not take place over densely populated areas or private property without the owner’s 

permission. The UAV/UAS will only be operated within visual line of sight and will not be flown 

near airports or above 400 feet. The FAA can be confident that operations of this UAV/UAS will 

achieve at least the equivalent or greater level of safety.

The requests of this petition are similar to those of Mr. Todd Thomas Drone Pics, and Mr. Mike 
Gawelek Aerial MG, all of who have received Section 333 exemptions for comparable aircraft 

for similar operations.

The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which I am seeking exemption are as follows:

14 C.F.R. Part 21;

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5);

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b);

14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a);

14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c);

14 C.F.R 91.7(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2);

14C.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. 91.203(a) & (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).

Please find the included links for the User Manual, Quick Start Guide and Smart Flight Battery 

Safety Guidelines. I truly thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Andrew Hoerr

flythefarm Aerial Productions

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_User_Manual_v1.4_en_0915.pdf
http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Phantom_3_Professional_Quick_Start_Guide_en_v1.2.pdf

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/phantom_3/en/Intelligent_Flight_Battery_Safety_Guidelines_en.pdf

http://download.dji-innovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_User_Manual_v1.8_en.pdf

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Inspire_1_Quick_Start_Guide_v1.4_en.pdf

http://download.djiinnovations.com/downloads/inspire_1/en/Intelligent_Flight_Battery_Safety_Guidelines__en.pdf