Michael Angelo Travisano

Michael Angelo Photographers

91 Salem Road

Brick, NJ 08724

Business 732-282-9800

Cell 908-814-5488

Subject: Exemption Request Section 333 of the FAA Reform Act and Part 11 of the 

Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 C.F.R. Part 21, 45.27(a), 45.29 (3) 

(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h), 61.113 (a) & (b), 91.103, 91.119, 91.121, 91.203, 91.151

Following the format of FAA Exemption No. 11138 -Regulatory Docket No. FAA –2014 

–0481 I have included:

1) Supplemental Response for Petition

2) Blade 350 QX3 AP Combo RTF with SAFE® Technology+ User Manual

3) Personal protocols and controls -Safety/Flight concerns Pursuant to Section 333 of 

the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11,

I, Michael Travisano, a board certified professional Photographer for more than 28

years. Would like to apply for an exemption from the following Code of Federal 

Regulations (C.F.R) to be allowed commercial operation of lightweight Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems (UAS) for aerial imaging and video of homes listed for sale in Ocean 

and Monmouth Counties in the state of New Jersey requested by the home owner. For 

the exemption length of 2 years or the maximum allowed by the FAA. (maximum gross 

weight 64 ounces, equipped with four rotors that are driven by electric motors powered 

by batteries, the approximate flight time 10 -15 minutes.) A built in camera with intent for 

aerial video and photography to enhance sales and better represent the home for Real 

Estate marketing purposes. following an exemption and approval by the FAA. My 

exemption request would permit operation of ultra-light weight, unmanned (piloted by 

remote control) in predetermined areas inside the home owners property lines, away 

from general public, airports, heliports and vehicular traffic, under 300 ft. with a more 

likely operational envelope of less than 100 ft. After carefully reviewing, inspecting and 

examining the area of aerial observation. This would allow for photography within 

property boundaries of an individual homeowner's real estate listing.

I will abide all FAA requirements to ensure this exemption will provide a level of safety 

at least equal to existing rules and will only operate in a safe environment that is strictly 

controlled. Away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated 

areas; and I will conduct extensive preflight inspections and protocols, during which

safety carries primary importance. 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H: Airworthiness 

Certificates 14 CFR § 91.203. Given the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area 

associated with the aircraft to be utilized, I am asking exemption from

14CFRpart21,Subpart H(Airworthiness Certificates)and§91.203 (a) and (b) 

(Certifications required),subject to certain conditions and limitations, is warranted and 

meets the requirements for an equivalent level of safety under14CFRpart 11 and 
Section 333of P.L. 112-95 (Section 333).14 C.F.R. 45.27(a): Location of marks; non 

fixed-wing aircraft. 14 C.F.R. 45.29 (3) (c)(d)(e)(f)(h): Size of Marks

Furthermore I request an exemption from §45.23 Marking of the aircraft because my 

UAS will not have a cabin, cockpit on which to mark certain words or 

phrases. Additionally two -inch lettering will not fit on such a small aircraft with 

dimensions smaller than the minimal lettering requirement. I understand the need for 

markings and will mark my UAS in the largest possible lettering by placing the word 

“Experimental” or assigned number or name (based on a request or ruling by the FAA ) 

on its fuselage as required by §45.29(f) so that anyone assisting me as a spotter will 

see the markings. I also ask for an exemption from §§91.405(a),91.407(a)(1), 

91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and(b) Maintenance inspections may be required and 

should be granted since they only apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate. But, 

as a safety precaution I will perform a preflight inspection of my UAS before each flight 

as outlined in his operating documents.14 CFR 61.113 (a) & (b): Private pilot privileges 

and limitations: Pilot in command. Under §61.113 (a) and(b) private pilots are limited to 

non-commercial operations, however I can achieve an equivalent level of safety as 

achieved by current regulations because my UAS does not carry any pilots or 

passengers. While helpful, a pilots’ license will not ensure remote control piloting skills. 

The risks of operating a UAS are far less than the risk levels inherent in the commercial 

activities outlined in 14 CFR part61,et seq., I requests an exemption from §61.113 

Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations .Regarding UAS operational training, I have 

experience flying practice flights in a remote control park located in Farmingdale NJ an 

area designated for hobbyist for remote control flight. The purpose is to gain 

familiarization with the characteristics of my UAS’ performance under different 

temperature and weather conditions. I am aware of a three-day drone training course in 

Las Vegas Nevada and would attend if required by the FAA.14 C.F.R. 91.103 (b)(1), 

(b)(2): Preflight Action If granted an exemption I agree to additional safety procedures 

including, but not limited to:

1)Keeping my UAS within a radius distance of 1000 feet from the controller to both 

aid in direct line of sight visual observation.

2)Operate the UAS for 3-7 minutes per flight; land my UAS according to the 

manufacturer’s recommended minimum level of battery power.

3)Operate my UAS only within visual line of sight (VLOS).

4)Use the UAS’ global positioning system(GPS) flight safety feature; it hovers and 

then slowly lands if communication with the remote control.