Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81 

Name: Barbara Puszkiewicz- Cimino (on behalf of Brent Mako Real Estate Group)

Address: 931B Conklin Street, Farmingdale NY 11743

Cell Phone: 516-270-4879

Telephone: 631-420-0070

Fax: 631-420-0083

Email: admin@brentmako.com

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption;

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

The extent of relief you seek and the reason you seek the relief;

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private property. We are a commercial 

real estate group that owns and manages buildings throughout Long Island, NY. We are simply 

petitioning for an exemption to use a UAS for a commercial purpose on properties owned by us for the 

sole purpose of doing aerial photography and videos to further use them on our website and our 

promotional materials as well as utilizing it in our maintenance/ inspection in-house program. We are in 

touch with a certified pilot, James Kelly, who will be in charge of operating the UAS. 

How your request would benefit the public as a whole;

Our request benefits the public by providing better images and understandings of the property that they 

may be interested in renting/ leasing. It gives our in-house broker more accurate information to share 

with potential tenants (who are typically small businesses). It would also allow us to simplify our 

inspection and maintenance procedures regarding roofing and elevated elements of the building. With 

this exemption we will be able to document our land and properties and taking advantage of technology 

that now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows us to do so using a certified pilot in command that 

understands how to safely operate such technology.

Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would provide a 

level of safety at least equal to the existing rule;

Having an FAA licensed Private Pilot in charge of the UAS, who is also a certified pilot, and therefore 

understands the importance of different uses and safety concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace

would make us a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not adversely affecting Air Safety. The 

specific UAS that we are looking at (Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K), and for which we are seeking exemption, 

is one with many safety programs, including SAFE technology and GPS navigating. When flying for this 

commercial purpose we would be flying at a maximum altitude of 60 meters and flying mostly 

horizontally for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. Our pilot’s 

general knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that 

safety would not be affected by our operations. We would not be flying near disaster areas, sporting 

events, or high traffic areas including airports, and we would pay attention to NOTAMS.

We intend to fly in one of these two safe modes:
(1) Smart mode*: In Smart Mode the TYPHOON will always move in the direction the right-hand 

control stick is pushed relative to the pilot and no matter which way the front/nose is pointed. 

So if you push the stick to the left the TYPHOON will always move to the left, regardless of the 

direction the nose is pointing and even if it’s spinning. This mode can also be helpful for pilots 

that lose orientation while flying in Angle (Pilot) Mode.

*Which also includes : SMART CIRCLE In most cases the Smart Circle will keep the TYPHOON from 

coming within approximately 26 feet (8 meters) of you (as long as you position yourself at least 26 

feet/8 meters behind the TYPHOON. 

GEO-FENCE The geo-fence is a virtual ‘barrier’ that will keep the TYPHOON from 

traveling further than 300 feet (91 meters). 

(2) Home mode: In Home Mode the GPS connectivity will fly back the TYPHOON, and automatically 

land within 13-26 ft (4-8m) of the pilot. It can be helpful if one loses orientation during flight; 

with simple activation of the Home Mode, TYPHOON automatically moves toward the home 

position. And if the TYPHOON ever loses the link with the ST10+ it will automatically enter Home 

Mode.

A summary we can publish in the Federal Register—

I, Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, on behalf of Brent Mako Real Estate Group, am seeking an exemption of 

the FAA’s Sec 333 rules that does not allow the use of an Unmanned Aircraft to be used for Commercial 

purposes with respect to National Airspace Safety. I am simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a 

commercial service to our company who wishes to obtain and capture Aerial photography and videos of 

said properties for purposes including them in real estate listings, and for use as a marketing tool for our 

business, as well as inspection and maintenance programs. Having an FAA licensed Private Pilot in 

charge of this project and therefore an understanding of the importance of different uses and safety 

concerns regarding FAA regulated airspace, we would be a good candidate for an exemption of Sec 333,

while not putting Air Safety at risk. The specific UAS (Typhoon Q500 4K) I am seeking exemption with is 

one with many safety programs, including SAFE technology and GPS navigating. When flying for this 

commercial purpose we would be flying at a maximum altitude of 60 meters and flying mostly

horizontally for the purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. Our pilot’s

general knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that 

safety would not be affected by our operations. We would not be flying near disaster areas, sporting 

events, or high traffic areas including airports, and I would pay attention to NOTAMS. We appreciate the 

FAA’s consideration of this petition for exemption.

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

We are fully aware of the pre flight safety checks and procedures implicated in the operation manual for 

the Typhoon Q500 4K and intend to implement pre flight safety checks and utilize the safety technology

provided with this unit. We intend to only fly in non-populated, commercial areas and stay clear of all 

utility lines, etc. We intend to be fully aware of our surroundings at all times and to only fly the 

unmanned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions.
We understand and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PIC’s and will have certified 

pilot in charge of the UAS under this exemption.

Operations of the Typhoon Q500 4K include the following information and operations manual:

Dimensions: 565 mm x 330 mm x 420mm (length) x 210 mm (height)

Flight Time: up to 25m

Weight with Battery and Payload: 1700g

Transmitter 10-channel 2.4 GHz 

3 Flight Modes: Smart, Angle, Home

Maximum Rotation Rate: 65 degrees/s

Maximum Roll Angle: 35 degrees

Operating Temperature: -5 degrees Celsius to 80 degrees Celsius

Radio Control Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz

Max Descent Speed: 2m/s

Max Flight Speed: 8m/s

Control Transmission Range: FCC Compliance (2624.67 ft) CE Compliance: Up to 400m (1312.34 ft) 

Video Transmission Range: FCC Compliance: Up to 600m (1968.5 ft) CE Compliance: Up to 300m 

(984.252 ft)
General Safety Precautions and Warnings We intend to Follow:

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model 

is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. 

Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment 

(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this 

purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.

• Always remove batteries before disassembly

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, you must state the 

reason.

We have no intention of using this exemption outside the United States