Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81

Exemption petition under SEC 333

Fernando Ruiz III

222 Topaz Circle

Dover, DE 19904

Phone: 302-270-4673

Email: fernandoruizIII@gmail.com

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

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333

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. I am a member of the 

AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics and I am petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial 

service to private land owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos 

of said property for purposes including real estate listings, insurance company claims, and for use as a 

marketing tool for business. I would like to be able to accept payment for these services thereby making 

this a commercial use of a UAS.

How your request would benefit the public as a whole;

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an opportunity for small business owners, real 

estate agents, and others who wish to document their land or property to take advantage of the 

technology that now exists in the form of UAS’s and allows them to do so using an experienced RC 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 as least to the existing rule;

Being a certified AMA RC Pilot and therefore understanding the importance of different uses and safety 

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

not putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. The specific UAS (Inspire 1 Quad Copter whose Operating 

Manuel is included in my petition) I am seeking exemption with this drone with many safety programs, 

including SAFE return to home failsafe technology and GPS navigation. When flying for this commercial 

purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 40 meters and flying mostly vertically for the 

purposes of taking photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. My general knowledge of the aviation 

safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by 

my operations. I would not be flying near disaster areas, sporting events, or high traffic areas including 

airports, and I would pay attention to all no fly zones. 
I intend to fly in one these two safe modes:

Flight Mode 0-Smart Mode (Default)

(Solid Green Indicator LED)

Stick Relativity-While in Smart Mode, the path of the aircraft will always follow the control stick

Input direction relative to the SAFE Circle, regardless of the direction of the nose of the aircraft is 

pointing.

 SAFE Circle-In most scenarios, the quad will not enter the SAFE Circle.

 Position Hold-The aircraft will hold its position when elevator and aileron inputs are at neutral.

 Self-Leveling-Brings the Inspire 1 to a level attitude.

 Altitude Command-Altitude is relative to throttle stick position. 

Flight Mode 1-Stability Mode

(Solid Blue Indicator LED)

 Self-Leveling-Brings the Inspire 1 to a level attitude when the elevator and aileron inputs are at 

neutral.

 Position Hold-The Inspire 1 uses GPS to hold a given location when this function is activated. If 

GPS is enabled and has a solid lock, the aircraft will hold its position when elevator or aileron 

inputs are at neutral. 

 Throttle provides proportional thrust-The throttle responds directly to the throttle input, giving 

the piolet direct control over hovering as well as ascent and descent rates.

I intend to follow these suggested safety regulations

 Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. 

 Always keep people and pets at least 35 (10 meters) away when the battery is connected. 

 Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all time. 

 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.

 Always have a first aid kits with you. 

 Always have an appropriate fire extinguisher with you.

 Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

 Never touch moving parts. 

The Inspire 1 has many more features than other Blade quad copters, to establish point of intrest as 

well as a specific flight path that is preset.

A summary we can publish in the Federal Register Federal RegisterI, Fernando Ruiz III 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 in regards to National Airspace Safety. I am 

simply petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to private land owners and 

companies who wish to obtain and capture Aerial photos and videos of said property for purposes 
including real estate listings, insurance property claims, and for use as a marketing tool for business. 

Being an a certified AMA RC Pilot and therefor understanding the importance of different uses and 

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

while not putting Air Safety in any accelerated risk. The specific UAS ( DJI Inspire 1 whose Operating 

Manual is included in my petition) I am seeking exemption with is one with many safety programs, 

including SAFE technology and GPS navigating. When flying for this commercial purpose I would be 

flying at a maximum altitude of 40 meters and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos, 

decreasing the risk of any interference. My general knowledge of the aviation safety systems 

implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my operations. I 

would not be flying near disaster area, sporting events, or high traffic areas including airports, and I 

would pay attention to NOTAMS. I appreciate the FAA’s consideration of this petition for exemption. 

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

I am fully aware of the preflight safety checks and procedures implicated in the operation manual for 

the DJI Inspire 1 and intend to implement preflight safety checks and utilize the safety technology 

provided with this unit. I intend to only fly in non-populated, residential or rural areas and stay clear of 

all utility lines etc. I intend to be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and to only fly the 

unmanned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions. 

 My Membership Number in the Academy of Model Aeronautics is: #1090460 for 2015

I understand that and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for UAS and will be the only 

operator under this exemption. 
Operations of the 

DJI Inspire 1

T600 include 

the following 

information 

and operations 

manual: Aircraft

Model

T600

Weight (Battery Included)

2935 g

Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode)

Vertical: 0.5 m

Horizontal: 2.5 m

Max Angular Velocity

Pitch: 300°/s

Yaw: 150°/s

Max Tilt Angle

35°

Max Ascent Speed

5 m/s

Max Descent Speed

4 m/s

Max Speed

22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Flight Altitude

4500 m

Max Wind Speed Resistance

10 m/s

Max Flight Time

Approximately 18 minutes

Motor Model

DJI 3510

Propeller Model

DJI 1345

Indoor Hovering

Enabled by default

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Diagonal Distance

559 to 581 mm

Dimensions
438x451x301 mm

Power Spectral Density

9.06mW/MHz
Gimbal

Model

ZENMUSE X3

Operating Current

Station: 750 mA

Motion: 900 mA

Angular Vibration Range

±0.03°

Mounting

Detachable

Controllable Range

Pitch: -90° to +30°

Pan: ±320°

Mechanical Range

Pitch: -125° to +45°

Pan: ±330°

Max Controllable Speed

Pitch: 120°/s

Pan: 180°/s

Camera

Name

X3

Model

FC350

Total Pixels

12.76M

Effective Pixels

12.4M

Image Max Size

4000x3000

ISO Range

100-3200 (video)

100-1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed

8s - 1/8000s

FOV (Field Of View)

94°
CMOS

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”

Lens

20mm (35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 focus at ∞

9 Elements in 9 groups

Anti-distortion

Still Photography Modes

Single shoot

Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias

Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes

UHD (4K): 4096x2160p24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30

FHD: 1920x1080p24/25/30/48/50/60

HD: 1280x720p24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage

60 Mbps

Supported File Formats

FAT32/exFAT

Photo: JPEG, DNG

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types

Micro SD

Max capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required.

Operating Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Remote 

Controller

Name

C1

Operating Frequency

922.7~927.7 MHz (Japan Only)

5.725~5.825 GHz

2.400~2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance (Outdoor And Unobstructed)

2 km

EIRP

10dBm@900m, 13dBm@5.8G, 20dBm@2.4G

Video Output Port
USB, mini-HDMI

Power Supply

Built-in battery

Charging

DJI charger

Dual User Capability

Host-and-Slave connection

Mobile Device Holder

Tablet or Phone

Max Mobile Device Width

170mm

Output Power

9 W

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0-40° C

Battery

6000 mAh LiPo 2S
Charger

Model

A14-100P1A

Voltage

26.3 V

Rated Power

100 W

Battery 

(Standard)

Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB47

Capacity

4500 mAh

Voltage

22.2 V

Battery Type

LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy

99.9 Wh

Net Weight

570 g

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20° to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° C to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W

Battery 

(Optional)

Name

Intelligent Flight Battery

Model

TB48
Capacity

5700 mAh

Voltage

22.8 V

Battery Type

LiPo 6S

Energy

129.96 Wh

Net Weight

670 g

Operating Temperature Range

-10° to 40° C

Storage Temperature Range

Less than 3 months: -20 to 45° C

More than 3 months: 22° to 28° C

Charging Temperature Range

0° to 40° C

Max Charging Power

180 W

Vision 

Positioning

Velocity Range

Below 8 m/s (2 m above ground)

Altitude Range

5-500 cm

Operating Environment

Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces

Operating Range

0-250 cm
General Safety Precautions and Warnings I 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 caused 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 damage wiring. 

 Never touch moving parts. 

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

reason. 

I have no intention of using this exemptions outside the United States.