July 8, 2015

James J. Peterson

2906 Masterson Drive

Corpus Christi, TX 78415

Dear Mr. Peterson:

This letter is to inform you that we are unable to process your request for an exemption from 

Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR). It explains why we can not process your 

request and what you should do in the next 30 days.

Why We Can Not Process Your Request

We entered your April 21, 2015 exemption request into the public docket (No. FAA-2015-

1091), but we are unable to process your request any further. The information you sent does

not comply with the requirements of § 11.81 (copy enclosed). For us to consider the request 

any further, you must send us all of the following:

 The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek relief, the extent of the 

relief you seek, and the reason you seek relief.

 The reasons why granting the request would be in the public interest; that is, how it would 

benefit the public as a whole.

 The reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety or how the exemption 

would provide a level of safety at least equal to that provided by the rule from which you 

seek an exemption.

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

What You Should Do

If you want us to process your request any further, you must send the information described 

earlier to reach us within 30 days. Please note that § 11.63(d) requires you to send your 

petition for exemption at least 120 days before the proposed effective date of the exemption.
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If We Do Not Hear From You

If we do not hear from you within 30 days, we will close the docket without notifying you 

further. If you have any questions or require additional time, you may call (202) 267-9677.

Sincerely,

/s/

Brenda Robeson

Program Analyst, Airmen and 

 Airspace Rules Division

Enclosure
Jam es John Peterson - Exem ption/Rulem aking

This Other document was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA)

For related information, Open Docket Folder 

C ontent

James John Peterson 

2906 Masterson Drive 

Corpus Christi, TX 78415 

Cell# 210-385-8916 

email: jamespetersonj@gmail.com 

petition for exemption/rulemaking:(Petitioning for Exemption under 

Section 333); (FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 

112-95 FEB. 

14, 2012, Section 333.) 

Civil UAS operators have the option to obtain FAA airworthiness 

certification. They may apply 

for a special airworthiness certificate in the experimental category under 

Title 14 of the Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) 21.191 for the purposes of research and 

development, crew 

training, or market survey. They may also apply for type certification 

under 21.17(b) (for a 

standard airworthiness certificate in the special class category) or 21.25 

(for a special 

airworthiness certificate in the restricted category). 

I hereby request exemption so that I may operate my UAV/UAS 

(Phantom 3) in order to provide services for profit to include aerial 

photography, aerial cinematography, aerial filming and photography for 

real estate, construction firms, agricultural modeling, crop monitoring 

operations, aerial mapping, special events to include but not limited to 

weddings, private or public parties/events, business advertisement(s), 

promotional events, geological surveying, environmental studies. 

Prior to each flight/operation of said UAV/UAS I will conduct a Pre-Flight 

Safety Inspection. Any and all repairs will be performed only by the 

manufacturers authorized repair facilities/providers. All flight data 

records (as generated by the UAV/UAS) will be downloaded from said 

UAV/UAS and kept on record. 

Any and all incidents caused by or a result of operating my UAV/UAS 

(Phantom 3) resulting in property damage and/or personal injury and/or 

death will be reported as required by applicable state/local law(s). 

I (James John Peterson) will be the sole operator of said UAV/UAS and 

will be the (PIC) for the entire duration of operation(s) of said UAV/UAS. 

Flight Operations above one hundred feet (100 ft.) will be avoided or 

minimized when possible when performed directly above any person(s). 

Flights directly over main streets, highways, heavy traffic, government 

buildings, hospitals, police facilities, federal reservations, within 

restricted airspace/airports, voting stations/poles and/or any other 

 

C om m ent N ow !

ID: FAA-2015-1091-0001

D ocum ent Inform ati

Date Posted:

Apr 21, 2015

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Subm itter Inform atio

Submitter Name:

James Peterson

Mailing Address:

2906 Masterson Drive

City:

Corpus Christi

Country:

United States

State or Province:

TX

ZIP/Postal Code:

78415

C om m ents

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D ocket Inform ation

This document is contained in

FAA-2015-1091

Related Dockets:

None

Related RINs:

None

Related Documents:

None

C om m ents Received

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locations that are restricted by law shall be avoided and strictly 

prohibited from operating my UAV/UAS within their designated 

parameters as outlined by local, state and/or federal laws and/or 

regulations. 

The intent of my request is so that I may start a for profit, personal 

business that offers aerial photography and cinematography to the 

general public and commercial/private businesses. 

I have passed a number of security background checks that were 

required by my current employer which included local, state and federal 

checks which is strictly required to be maintained as a condition of my 

employment as well as required by the government in order for me to 

work on base (N.A.S. C.C.A.D.) and if required I can provide a copy or 

copies of my Drivers License or other documentation if required in order 

to complete the review and/or approval process of my request.

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View Attachment:

Phantom 3 Specs.

View Attachment:

Phantom 3 Pre Flight Inspection C heck List

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