Mark J Roberts

224 Lake Vista Cir.

Piney Flats, TN 37686-3358

markjrobertsphotography@gmail.com

Dear sir or Madam:

I am submitting this petition on my behalf without legal counsel or consulting services. Pursuant to Section 

333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform Act), and 14C.F.R Part 11, I Mark J.

Roberts, a photographer and videographer, hereby applies for an exemption from the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (FARs) listed below to allow operation of our small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) 

commercially in airspace regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) so long as such 

operations are conducted with and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA

as required by section 333.

The requested exemption would permit Mark J Roberts to operate my DJI Inspire Pro 1 quadcopter and 

pursue my commercial interests in providing services for profit to include fine art photography, aerial 

cinematography, video and photography for real estate, construction firms, and insurance company 

inspections and investigations. 

Mark J Roberts states that all UAS flights may occur over public, private or controlled access property and 

will do so, if possible, with the property owner's consent and knowledge. Mark J. Roberts has demonstrated 

the ability to safely and effectively fly UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) / UAS DJI Phantom 3 and DJI 

Inspire Pro 1 which the latter will be used for all commercial and personal purposes.

Mark J. Roberts will operate the UAV/UAS in compliance with local, State and Federal Laws regarding the 

operation of such craft, and will fly in VMC (visual meteorological conditions). All flights will be 

conducted VLOS (visual line of sight) of either the PIC (Pilot in command) or a VO (visual observer) in 

direct communications with the PIC. The operation of the UAV/UAS will not be done outside of the 

manufacturers stated environmental operation conditions and weather recommendations. All flights will be 

in accordance with the new “blanket” COA (certificate or waiver or authorization) unless another COA is 

obtained authorizing an exemption to those rules. Mark J. Roberts will be the sole PIC and I hold a Private 

Pilot Certificate rated VFR single engine land.

Prior to each flight a pre-flight check of the UAV/UAS will be conducted. The on board internal compass 

will be calibrated before each flight to insure all navigational systems are operational. All repairs outside of 

routine replacements like propellers, and gimbal vibration dampers, will be performed by DJI authorized 

repair center(s).

Operation of a UAV/UAS for the above stated pursuits impacts the environment less then using a manned 

aircraft in both hydrocarbon emissions, and noise pollution. The UAV/UAS uses, in the case of the DJI 

Inspire 1 Pro four small electric motors to power the craft via battery supplied power. Flight time per battery

is an estimated 18 minutes. The UAV/UAS can take off and land in close proximity to the target subject of 

photography or videoing lessening the impact on the surround areas. The DJI Inspire 1 Pro has built in 

safety features that allow it to return to “home” the take of spot at the push of a button, when the battery 

level get below a factory set level or when signal is lost with the Ground Station Controller the UAV/UAS 

will automatically return to “home”, however once signal link is regained the PIC may then take back 

command and operation of the UAV/UAS. 
Regulations from which an exemption is requested:

14 C.F.R Part 21

14 C.F.R 45.23(b)

14 C.F.R 61.113(a) & (b)

14 C.F.R 91.7 (a)

14 C.F.R 91.9(b) (2)

14 C.F.R 91.109

14 C.F.R 91.119

14 C.F.R 91.121

14 C.F.R 91.151(a)

14 C.F.R 91.203 (a) & (b)

14 C.F.R 91.205(b)

14 C.F.R 91.215

14 C.F.R 91.401 – 417

The UAS/UAV is a DJI Inspire 1 Pro with a weight of 7lbs, 7.9 oz with battery and X5 camera as payload. 

The maximum level flight speed with no wind is approximately 51MPH. 

I respectfully submit this request for exemption. Thank you in advance for your considerations. Please feel 

free to contact me for any requests of clarification or information.

Mark J Roberts

Mark J Roberts Photography

markjrobertsphotography@gmail.com