Request for Section 333 Exemption Photography

December 10, 2015

by/for Michael Evans, Studio 213

This document constitutes an exemption Request under Section 333 

of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 for Aviation 

Unmanned to perform Aerial Photography by/for Michael Evans, 

Studio 213. 

The main use of this UAS would be taking real-estate, Architectural, 

Landscape, Construction, Wedding, and general aerial photography 

photos. The UAS systems that I plan to use is a DJI PHANTOM 

Vision 2 Plus and will be referenced in this document. 

1.The safe operation to the NAS and/or persons and/or property will 

be kept to a minimum by always flying the UAS within visual eye 

contact, less than 400 ft above ground and never directly above 

persons or public places. The orientation of flights will be such that 

the pilot in command (PIC) always has a visual on the rear mounted 

LED flight Indicator. Additional safety features on the DJI PHANTOM 

Vision 2 Plus include, return to home, low voltage, enhanced failsafe 

along with operating in the less populated 5.8 GHZ frequency range.

2.Pre-flight inspection would be checking battery condition/level in 

both the transmitter and UAS. The binding/link feature will not let the 

UAS start if communication is not established. A check for powerlines, antennas and other overhead objects would be performed. 

Atmospheric conditions would be monitored continuously through all 

operations and would be a factor for flying.

3.The radio frequency of the DJI PHANTOM Vision 2 Plus is in 5.8 

GHZ range. Maximum take-off weight less than 1250g. Max 

Ascent/decent speed 6 m/s. Maximum flight Velocity 15 m/s.

4.The PIC will be only myself and I have a minimum of 100 hours 

flying time with this DJI PHANTOM Vision 2 Plus. Testing, updating 

and programming the DJI PHANTOM Vision 2 Plus firmware would 
be done on a monthly schedule.

5.Im in good medical health and sound mental health. No arrests or 

felonies. I work in the Law Enforcement career field in addition to an 

extensive Aviation background prior to Law Enforcement. 

6.The intended use of this DJI PHANTOM Vision 2 Plus is to 

supplement my existing Photography business with occasional aerial 

photographs. Other photographers are currently offering aerial 

photography and currently have a competitive edge

7.All photo flights for hire would have the date, time, GPS coordinates 

along with the camera metadata recorded on a hard drive and also 

backed up to a DVD. This data would be kept readily available for a 

period of 1 year after each aerial flight for hire.

The petitioner (Michael Evans) will also file for a Certificate of Waiver 

or Authorization (COA). In the event that a COA request is not 

granted I would ask that this request for exemption still be granted 

with a conditional use. The DJI PHANTOM Vision 2 Plus will not be 

flown at night and never in the flight path of manned aircraft. The first 

condition listed to always keep visual eye contact on the LED flight 

indicator is probably the most important. My main objective is to offer 

aerial real estate, Architectural, Landscape, Construction, Wedding, 

and general aerial photography at a competitive rate for the general 

public in the safest way possible.

Respectfully,

Michael Evans

Studio 213

316 N Locust St.

Tremont, IL 61568