FAA APPLICATION

Tim Bayer

7121 Euclid Ave.

Madeira, Ohio 45243

Studio B Video&Edit LLC.

Tbayer12@gmail.com

Petitioning for Exemption under Section 333 to use a UAS for non hobby use.

I Tim Bayer plan to fly over commercial properties, properties for sale, surveying places 

of interest and land. All these properties will have full permission off the owners and 

everyone will be fully aware of my presence.

Full permission from the venues will be in writing before flying. Staff and people in the 

area will be made aware of flying. Flights will not be over people or close to be of 

danger. No flights at night. Rotor blades,. New blades, batteries, UAS will be fully 

inspected prior to each days flight to make sure it is fully air worthiness, not only for 

safety but to avoid wrecking the UAS. Regular software and firmware updates and 

annual equipment maintain by certified hobby dealer to ensure craft is in great 

operational functionality.

A spotter always on hand to look out for people on ground, obstacles in sky and double 

the number of eyes on the UAS. The spotter can also direct questions from public to 

allow full focus of myself whilst flying.

I will log any flights from the UAS and make available to FAA when needed.

The UAS will be operated below 400 feet and remain clear of surrounding obstacles

Will not fly at speed and in a dangerous manner

The aircraft will be within visual line of sight at all times

Will fly well clear of and will not interfere with manned aircraft operations

Wont fly within 5 miles of an airport, flying in class b airspace we will contact control 

towers for permission to fly

Wont fly near people or stadiums

Wont fly an aircraft that weighs more than 55 lbs

Wont be careless or reckless with my unmanned aircraft

Radio frequency to comply with FCC regulations.

Will always have spotter to add an extra set of eyes on the UAS.

Always have full permission to video or photography a building, person or property.
I Tim Bayer plan to fly the Draganflyer X4-C Quadcopter for all my Aerial gigs with the 

option of the Inspire 1 quad copter if also granted.

1. The Draganflyer X4-C has a maximum takeoff weight of less than 3 pounds and thus 

offers a lightweight, small and compact video platform compared to manned 

aircraft. The Draganflyer X4-C has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,155g (2.55lbs). It has 

a the following dimensions.

- Width: 47cm (18.5in)

- Length: 47cm (18.5in)

- Top Diameter: 71.1cm (28in)

- Height: 21cm (8.3in)

and a maximum speed of: 50km/h (30mph)

2. The Draganflyer X4-C offers significant safety, noise, emission, security and 

environmental benefits not available to larger manned aircraft.

3. The Draganflyer X4-C has numerous safety features such as Failsafe mode, 

automatic landing should signal between PIC and UAS be interrupted, GPS based 

altitude and distance locks, Flight Limits function and low battery warnings. Geo location 

locks so that flights in class A airspace and in restricted areas are not allowed by the 

App.

4. Operations utilizing the Draganflyer X4-C will provide a benefit to the general public 

and serve the public interest by providing the service of aerial photographic images and 

video to numerous businesses and individuals for considerably less than the previously 

only available option of utilizing manned aircraft at an equivalent level of safety.

The video and images will help with online engagement in a safe way.

5. By offering professional services at a very safe level this should stop Uncertified 

people carrying out similar jobs unsafely and without the proper experience and 

knowledge that I offer from 9 months of Draganflyer X4-C flying and fully factory trained 

and certified by Draganfly Innovations.

6. Tim Bayer hereby ask the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption 

from part 21 subpart H (§§ 21.171– 21.199) and §§ 45.23(b), 91.7(a), 91.9(b), 91.103, 

91.109, 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.203(a) and (b), and Subpart E (91.401–91.417) 

of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR).

14 CFR §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 

91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 

91.417(a) and (b), to the extent necessary to allow the petitioner to operate a UAS to 

perform aerial data collection

7. How this exemption would affect the public as a whole: Low altitude aerial 

photography and video can provide a more detailed visual perspective of a real estate 
property allowing houses hidden by trees, behind walls to be show in its full light and 

able to sell much quicker, helping the economy.

Standard aircraft cannot safely operate below 500 feet and Google Earth satellite 

images may not show recent changes. The proposed service will provide the public 

with an economical alternative to the noise and safety issues related to low flying 

aircraft or helicopters while providing a better perspective of the subject property than 

can be brought by cameras on a rig or low flying aircraft.

Areas of public interest can be captured from vantage points previous unable to be 

obtained, with online engagement 95% visual in modern society this allows people to 

view and be attracted to new areas and attractions that otherwise they may not have 

noticed and experienced.

Businesses will benefit economically as every angle can now be covered in a video to 

showcase their operations and help increase revenue, jobs and interest in the goods 

and services on offer.

Taking stunning pictures that can be framed and preserved for ever, a moment lost in 

history captured forever in an aerial photo, taken low enough and safe enough to give a 

wow factor.

8. As previously mentioned safety is the first and foremost of our business. Reasons 

why would not adversely affect safety or how would provide a level of safety equal to 

existing rule: • Applicant has maintained a flight and maintenance log for all aircraft from 

start of ownership.

I am prepared to attend any training courses required that may assists in the 

acquirement of an exception to carry out aerial video and photography in a safe and 

controlled manner.

The Draganflyer X4-C that will be operated by Tim Bayer will be registered in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, 

Aircraft Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification 

and Registration Marking.

l. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. The Draganflyer 

X4-C UAVs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical 

alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By 

reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an 

exemption allowing the use of a Draganflyer X4-C UAS would reduce the amount of 

manned aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the 

safety of life and property in the air and on the ground. Furthermore, by reducing the 

number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, congestion around airports caused by 

arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. 
The Draganflyer X4-C UAVs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a 

reduction of manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would 

result in fewer aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, 

takeoff, departure, arrival, and landing phases of flight operations.

2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The Draganflyer X4-C 

UAV. Conducting aerial acquisitions with the Draganflyer X4-C UAS, instead of 

manned aircraft, will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air 

and noise pollution generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight 

operations. By using battery power and electric motors, the Draganflyer X4-C UAV

produces no air pollution, and is the most viable environmentally conscious alternative 

to the cabin class, six cylinder internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically 

utilized for aerial video and photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons per 

hour of leaded aviation fuel. 

The Draganflyer X4-C UAV, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, 

also eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric 

motors, rather than an internal combustion engine. 

By using the Draganflyer X4-C UAV to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk 

to life and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with 

traditional manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely 

eliminated. 14 Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, 

the Draganflyer X4-C UAV (weighing approximately of 1,155g (2.55lbs). respectively, at 

its maximum gross weight with a length of Length: 47cm (18.5in) and width of Length: 

47cm (18.5in), and with no fuel on board), has less physical potential for collateral 

damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, compared to the manned 

aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing approximately 6,000 pounds 

with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 

gallons).