UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

DOCKET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

1200 NEW JERSEY AVE., SE

WASHINGTON, DC 20590

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF:

John Gourdoux, Oak Slope Productions

CONCERNING COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

I, John Gourdoux, hereby submit this petition for exemption seeking relief from the requirements 

of the FFA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Public Law 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Part 11 of 

the Federal Aviation Regulations from Title 14 of the code of Federal Regulations; Section 333.

In accordance with the Public Guidance for Petitions for Exemption filed under Section 333, Oak 

Slope Productions, Inc., requests exemption from the Federal Aviation Regulations to allow UAV/

UAS operations of a DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quad Copter Aircraft, for commercial operations 

in order to provide services for profit and non-profit to include aerial photography and filming for 

movie productions, real estate marketing, construction business activities, agricultural 

productions, aerial mapping/modeling, crop monitoring operations, mining practices, 

environmental assessments and ecological studies, geological surveying, celebration activities to 

include but not limited to weddings, organized club sports, tourism videos, special events/parties 

private or public, business advertising, promotional events and other various flight operations that 

could be performed safely and more cost effectively than a traditional manned aircraft.

Oak Slope Productions, Inc. is requesting an exemption from the following: 14 C.F.R. Part 21; 14 

C.F.R. 45.23(b); 14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5); 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b); 14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a); 

14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c); 14 C.F.R 91.7(a) 14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2); 14C.F.R. 91.109(a); 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. 91.405(a); 14 

C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1); 14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2}; 14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b).

Our company carries insurance for equipment and operates responsibly in all productions for 

assured safety and compliance to all laws and regulations. This new technology drone is much 

safer than using airplanes or helicopters to achieve the same results and will pose minimum 

hazard to people or property. The FAA can be assured that operations of this UAV/UAS will 

achieve at least the equivalent or greater level of safety.

I will abide by the following operating conditions and parameters:

Prior to each flight/operation of the UAV/UAS, I will conduct a Pre-Flight Safety Inspection during 

which safety carries primary importance, including revisiting the DJI Pilot app flight simulator to 
refresh flight operations and its functions designed specifically for the Phantom 3 Professional 

drone. Any and all repairs will be performed only by the manufacturers authorized repair 

providers. Flights will not take place over densely populated areas or private property without the 

owners permission. I will operate in reasonably safe environments that are strictly controlled, are 

away from power lines, elevated lights, airports and actively populated areas. The UAV/UAS will 

only be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) below 400 feet and within a radius distance of 

1000 feet from the controller to both aid in direct line of sight for visual observation. Activate the 

return to home (RTH) function in questionable situations and land the UAS prior to the 

manufacturer's recommended minimum level of battery power. Utilize the UAS' global positioning 

system (GPS) flight safety feature whereby it hovers and then slowly lands if communication with 

the remote control pilot is lost. Conduct all operations under my own personal and flight safety 

protocols (including posting warning signs reading: "Attention Aerial Photography in Progress - 

Remain Back 300 ft."), contained in the operating documents and will actively analyze flight data 

and other sources of information to constantly update and enhance safety protocols. Contact 

respective airports if operations will be within 5 miles to advise them of my estimated flight time, 

flight duration, elevation of flight and other pertinent information.

Always obtain all necessary permissions and contracts prior to operation; and have procedures in 

place to abort flights in the event of safety breaches or potential danger to the public.

Traditional methods of aerial photography/videography are simply not always feasible options for 

the average consumer or business owner as they are costly and involve greater risks to the 

general public involved; i.e., the use of larger aircraft carrying humans and flammable fuel. They 

may also scare livestock, wildlife and residents alike. Our technology is a lot more Eco-friendly, 

as it does not burn flammable fuel. By utilizing the UAV/UAS, better results can be achieved 

while increasing safety, and provide less impact on the environment. In general, this aircraft will 

be operated in a safer manner than is currently permissible for enthusiasts.

The ability to provide these services to other local businesses and individuals in my community 

and beyond will create tax revenue and benefit them by opening up opportunities they otherwise 

would not have access to before. My UAV/UAS Registration # FA3HARHCTR.

Thank you for your consideration in advance.

Sincerely,

John Gourdoux, President

Oak Slope Productions

P.O. Box 340

Genesee Depot, WI 53127

262-968-3866

ospinc@wi.rr.com

www.oakslopeproductions.com
User Manual

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Quick Start Guide

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Safety Guidelines

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Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines

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The requests of this petition are similar to those of Mr. Jase W. Robak, Mr. Todd Thomas, Drone 

Pics, and Mr. Mike of Lloyd Lloyd & Associates, all of whom have received Section 333 

exemptions for comparable aircraft for similar operations. 

The DJI Phantom 3’s specifications:

Weight: 1280 g, Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode): Vertical +/- 0.5m and Horizontal +/- 1.5m, Max Speed: 

16 m/s, Max Flight Altitude above Sea Level: 6000 m, Max Flight Time: Approximately 23 minutes, Motor 

Model: DJI 3510, Propeller Model: DJI 1345, Operating Temperature Range: -10° to 40° C, Diagonal 

Distance Including Propellers: 590 mm