Louis Sarmiento 

2119 N Red Tail Ct 

Fort Mill, South Carolina, 29707 

Cell 803-818-1997 

FAA Reg. # FA3PFAH4R3 

U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 

Washington, DC. 20590 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

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In accordance with the guidelines of the FAA for submitting a Petition for Exemption under rules 333 

of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, I Louis Sarmiento, preferred to here after as the 

Petitioner, request exemption from the following sections of Title 14, code of Federal Regulations 

14C.F.R. Part 21 

14 C.P.R. 45.23(b) 

14 C.P.R. 61.113(a) and (b) I Louis Sarmiento hold Private Pilot #1639056 * 

14 C.P.R. 91.7(a) 

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

14 C.F.R. 91.119(c) · 

14 C.P.R. 91.121 

14 c.F.R. 9i.151(a) and of· ··, ~' ·. ; 

t4 c.F.R. 91.203(a) and{o) · · · · ·. 

14 C.F.J{. 91.405Ja) .-

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In order to operqte small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) commercially in the airspace regulated by 

the Fe~eraJ A'vfat'i~h Agency for the pur}Jose of-aerial photography, video inspections, real estate video 

presentations; and we'ddings;perf6rmed outdoors and other flight operations that·Cduld be; performed· •. 

safely and less expensive with the use of small UAS at low altitude within the U.S. National space as 

compare with manned helicopters and/or small airplanes. Operations will be performed only at the 

request of clients with the proper authorization and permits. Such operations will be conducted under 

the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as required buy rules 333. i .' 

* PrivatePiJot Cert Np~ '1639056 with a1rplam!''sil1gle ·a.na multiengirie Land, Rotorcraft~Helicopter:and 

Instrument rqtl,r}~(for airplanes. No c'u~rent medical do 'to inactivity at the moment.· if:. ' · : · ._, ,c,. 

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91.119(c) Petitioner reque~t modification, waver or exception concerning the terms congested areas and 

dense-populated. Petitionef~equest waver for this condition to allow reasonable operation in areas of 

subdivisions and·neighborhbods if required during filming of Real Estate properties and outside 

weddings, lirriitihg the flights to no higher than 400 feet. :· 1 . ~-i ~' ,; '.:.l -~ 

91.121 Unmilml.'ed'airctaft-do not have an altimeter utilizing GOS with barometric sensors for altitude 

in'formation,_ ~etition'er requ~sts this FAR to be inapplicable. 

91.~51(a') The UAS provides remaining battery power in percent to the Pilot as well as a green line on 
the monitor screen, the average battery provides 20 minutes of powered flight, sufficient warning is 

giving to the pilot if the battery power reaches a specified low power for the pilot to safely return to 

base. 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(l), 91.409(A)(l), 91.417(a)(b) Petitioner will inspect and ensure that the USA is 

in condition for safe flight in accordance with the operation manuals. 

The DJI Inspire is a very reliable professional grade UAS as well as the Phantom 2 plus which the 

Petitioner will be using in the proposed flights. 

91.9(b )(2) Since there are no pilots or passengers on board an equivalent level of safety will be 

achieved by maintaining a safe attitude and keep the manual of the UAS in use at the time, in addition 

the Petitioner will follow the AMA guidelines for safe flight operations and the FAA regulations for 

UAS. 

Public Interest 

The use of UAS instead of manned aircraft would increase safety and reduce the environmental impact 

as compared to similar operations conducted with manned aircraft of grater proportions, carrying a 

crew and flammable fuel. Aerial photography is a valuable marketing tool that can lead to increased 

commerce and enhance personal photography. Petitioner will provide clients with photographic data for 

these purposes on a for hire basic acting as an independent contractor. Visual observer will be utilized, 

liability insurance will be obtained commensurate with the granting of this request for exemption and 

flight data will be stored and available to the FAA if necessary. 

In the past the Petitioner has accumulated more than 3000 hours on airplane some of it in IFR 

conditions and 500 hours of piston helicopter like Hughes 300, and Robertson R22.