Jamison M. Quaiver 

79641 avenue 42 apt A101 

Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 

(760)835-4071 

JamisonQ88@gmail.com

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

Jamison M Quaiver

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE 14 OF 

THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 

91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), AND 91.417(a) & (b) CONCERNING 

COMMERCIAL OPERATION OF A DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 

2012 (PUBLIC LAW 112-95) 

Jamison Matthew Quaiver seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 61.113(a) & 

(b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & 

(b), to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization 

and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA). This exemption will permit Jamison M Quaiver to operate an 

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and 

photography for coverage of events, film sets, news, scripted and unscripted television sets and 

landscape, agricultural fields, and real estate.

Unmanned Aircraft System: DJI Inspire 1 UAS 

Jamison Matthew Quaiver seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or hire 

within the NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 has a maximum gross weight of 6 pounds 7.5 ounces, a length 

of 17.3 inches, width of 17.7 inches, height of 11.8 inches, and a maximum speed of 

approximately 42 knots. DJI Inspire 1UAs are equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium 

Polymer battery powered electric motors. 

The DJI Inspire 1 UAs that will be operated by Jamison M Quaiver will be registered in 

accordance with 49 U.S.C. 44103, Registration of Aircraft, as well as 14 C.F.R Part 47, Aircraft 

Registration, and marked in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 45, Identification and Registration 

Markings. 

Jamison M Quaiver seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, 

because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 

C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. As such, SCOTT R CARR submits that he will ensure that the DJI 

Inspire 1UAS are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that the UAS 
are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 

1 Instruction Manual), and that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight.

Jamison M Quaiver also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 91.121, entitled 

Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Inspire 1 UAs will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. 

However, altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1UAs will be provided to 

the PIC via Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment and radio communications telemetry 

data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the flight path. This 

altitude information, combined with Jamison M Quaiver operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

within visual line of sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to 

Section 91.121. 

Additionally, Jamison M Quaiver seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 

91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. Jamison M Quaiver submits 

that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in 

visual meteorological conditions (VMC) under visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery 

power to fly for a total duration of approximately 15.5 minutes to the first point of intended 

landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. 

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Jamison M Quaiver provides the following information in 

support of its petition for exemption:

Name and Address of the Petitioner.

Jamison M Quaiver 

79641 avenue 42 apt A101 

Bermuda Dunes, CA 92203 

(760)835-4071 

JamisonQ88@gmail.com

Exemption 

The Specific Sections of 14 C.F.R. from Which Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption. 

 1. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And 

(b). 

Section 61.113, entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, 

Subsections (a) and (b) prescribe the following, in relevant part: 
 a. No person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as a pilot in command 

(PIC) of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or 

hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft. 

 b. A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in 

connection with any business or employment if— 

 i. The flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and 

 ii. The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation or 

hire. 

 2. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a). 

Section 91.7, entitled civil aircraft airworthiness, subsection (a), states the following: (a) 

No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition. 

 3. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121. 

Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, subsection (a), states the following, in part: 

a. Each person operating an aircraft shall maintain the cruising altitude or flight level of that 

aircraft, as the case may be, by reference to an altimeter that is set,

when operating--

Below 18,000 feet MSL, to— 

 i. The current reported altimeter setting of a station along the route and within 100 nautical 

miles of the aircraft; 

 ii. If there is no station within the area prescribed in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, the 

current reported altimeter setting of an appropriate available station; 

 iii. In the case of an aircraft not equipped with a radio, the elevation of the departure airport 

or an appropriate altimeter setting available before departure. 
 4. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b). 

Section 91.151, entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, subsection (b), 

states the following:

(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering 

wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of 

intended 

landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes. 

 5. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirement Of Section 91.405(a). 

Section 91.405, entitled Maintenance required, subsection (a), states the following: Each 

owner or operator of an aircraft—

(a) Shall have that aircraft inspected as prescribed in subpart E of this part and shall 

between required inspections, except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, have 

discrepancies repaired as prescribed in part 43 of this chapter[.] 

 6. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.407(a) 

Section 91.407, entitled Operation after maintenance, preventive maintenance, 

rebuilding, or alteration, subsection (a)(1), states the following: (a) No person may 

operate any aircraft that has undergone maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, 

or alteration unless-- (1) It has been approved for return to service by a person authorized 

under § 43.7 of this chapter [.] 

 7. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.409(a)(1) 

And 91.409(a)(2). 

Section 91.409, entitled Inspections, subsection (a), states the following: 

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no person may operate an aircraft unless, 

within the preceding 12 calendar months, it has had --

(1) An annual inspection in accordance with part 43 of this chapter and has been approved for 

return to service by a person authorized by § 43.7 of this chapter; or 

(2) An inspection for the issuance of an airworthiness certificate in accordance with part 21 of 

this chapter. 

8. Jamison M Quaiver Seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 91.417(a) And 

91.417(b). 
Section 91.417, entitled Maintenance records, subsections (a) and (b), state the following: 

 a. Except for work performed in accordance with §§ 91.411 and 91.413, each registered 

owner or operator shall keep the following records for the periods specified in paragraph 

(b) of this section: Records of the maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration 

and records of the 100-hour, annual, progressive, and other required or approved 

inspections, as appropriate, for each aircraft (including the airframe) and each engine, 

propeller, rotor, and appliance of an aircraft. The records must include— 

 i. A description (or reference to data acceptable to the Administrator) of the work 

performed; and 

 ii. The date of completion of the work performed; and 

 iii. The signature and certificate number of the person approving the aircraft for 

return to service. 

b. Records containing the following information: 

 1. The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and each 

rotor. 

2. The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, propeller, rotor, 

and appliance. 

 3. The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which are 

required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. 

 4. The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the last 

inspection required by the inspection program under which the aircraft and its 

appliances are maintained. 

 5. The current status of applicable airworthiness directives (AD) and safety 

directives including, for each, the method of compliance, the AD or safety 

directive number and revision date. If the AD or safety directive involves 

recurring action, the time and date when the next action is required. 
 6. Copies of the forms prescribed by § 43.9(d) of this chapter for each major 

alteration to the airframe and currently installed engines, rotors, propellers, and 

appliances. 

 c. The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods prescribed: 

 i. The records specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be retained until 

the work is repeated or superseded by other work or for 1 year after the work is 

performed. 

 ii. The records specified in paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be retained and 

transferred with the aircraft at the time the aircraft is sold. 

 iii. A list of defects furnished to a registered owner or operator under § 43.11 of this 

chapter shall be retained until the defects are repaired and the aircraft is approved 

for return to service. 

The Extent Of Relief Jamison M Quaiver Seeks And The Reason Jamison M 

Quaiver Seeks The Relief. 

 1. Extent Of Relief Jamison M Quaiver Seeks And The Reason Jamison M Quaiver Seeks 

Relief From Section 61.113(a) And (b).

Relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) entitled Private pilot privileges and limitations: 

Pilot in command, is requested to the extent necessary to allow a PIC holding a private 

pilot or higher level certificate, as well as a current and valid airman medical certificate, 

and who has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, to conduct the proposed 

UAS flight operations for compensation or hire. 

This relief is requested since the limitations set forth in Section 61.113(a) and (b) state 

that a private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as PIC of an aircraft in connection 

with any business or employment if: (1) The flight is only incidental to that business or 

employment; and (2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for compensation 

or hire. 

As set forth more fully below, Jamison M Quaiver submits that an equivalent level of 

safety will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI Inspire 1 

UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour and currency requirements, 

demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner 

consistent with the operations specifications as described in this exemption, including 

evasive and emergency maneuvers, as well as maintaining appropriate distances from 

people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

Further, Jamison M Quaiver submits that all flights of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, conducted 
by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be incidental to Jamison M 

Quaiver business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation or hire. 

 2. Extent Of Relief Jamison M Quaiver Seeks And The Reason Jamison M Quaiver Seeks 

Relief From Section 91.7(a).

Relief from Section 91.7(a) entitled Civil aircraft airworthiness, is requested to the extent 

required to allow Jamison M Quaiver to determine that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are in 

airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that the UAS is in compliance with 

the operating documents (i.e., Jamison M Quaiver Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly 

Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Jamison M Quaiver seeks the 

requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UASs do not require an airworthiness 

certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Jamison M 

Quaiver will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are in airworthy condition based upon its 

compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI 

Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) prior to every flight, and further, determine that the aircraft 

are in condition for safe flight, as stated in the conditions and limitations below. 

 3. Extent Of Relief Jamison M Quaiver Seeks And The Reason Jamison M Quaiver Seeks 

Relief From Section 91.121.

Relief from Section 91.121, entitled Altimeter settings, may be required to allow flight 

operations of the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UASs, which utilize a barometric 

pressure sensor, GPS equipment, and a radio communications telemetry data link to 

downlink altitude information from the UA to the PIC at the ground control station 

(GCS). Since the FAA requires that any altitude information concerning UAS operations 

be reported to air traffic control (ATC) in feet above ground level (AGL), Jamison M 

Quaiver seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom 3 and DJI Inspire 1 UA’s 

altimeter may be set on the ground to zero feet AGL, rather than the local barometric 

pressure or field altitude, before each flight. 

Considering the limited altitude of the proposed operations, relief from 14 CFR 91.121 is sought 

to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable conditions and limitations stated below. As 

more fully set forth herein, an equivalent level of safety will be maintained since the DJI Inspire 

1 UAs are equipped with a barometric pressure sensor and GPS equipment, which automatically 

ensures that a ground level pressure setting will be established prior to each flight, and provides 

the PIC with altitude information of the UA on the heads-up display of the GCS. 

 4. Extent Of Relief Jamison M Quaiver Seeks And The Reason Jamison M Quaiver Seeks 

Relief From Section 91.151(b).

Relief from Section 91.151(b) entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions, is 

requested to the extent required to allow flights of the battery powered Inspire 1 UAs 
during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight 

rules (VFR), for a total duration of 15.5 minutes to the first point of intended landing and, 

assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. Jamison M 

Quaiver seeks the requested relief because without an exemption from Section 91.151(b), 

the flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAs will severely constrain 

the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight operations that Jamison M Quaiver 

proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. 

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs, 

the DJI Inspire 1 operating documents, and Jamison M Quaiver proposed operating 

limitations, ensure that Jamison M Quaiver will safely operate the battery powered DJI 

Inspire 1 UAs during daylight hours in visual meteorological conditions (VMC), under 

visual flight rules (VFR), with enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5 

minutes to the first point of intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly 

after that for at least 4.5 minutes. 

 5. Extent Of Relief Jamison M Quaiver Seeks And The Reason Jamison M Quaiver Seeks 

Relief From Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & 

(b).

Since Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) only 

apply to aircraft with an airworthiness certificate, Jamison M Quaiver requests relief from 

these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require airworthiness certificates. As 

set forth more fully below, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS meet the conditions of FMRA Section 

333 for operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Jamison M Quaiver 

will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive 

maintenance on the UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the 

UAS operating documents (i.e., Jamison M Quaiver Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly 

Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Jamison M 

Quaiver will document and maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. 

The Reasons Why Granting JAMISON M QUAIVER Request Would Be In The Public Interest: 

That Is, How It Would Benefit The Public As A Whole. 

Granting the present Petition will further the public interest by allowing Jamison M Quaiver too 

safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial coverage of events, film sets, news, scripted 

and unscripted television sets and landscape, and real estate listings 

Additionally, use of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs will decrease congestion 

of the NAS, reduce pollution, crashes and accidents caused by pilot error and provide significant 

benefits to the economy. Notably, the benefits of Jamison M Quaiver proposed operation of the 

DJI Inspire 1 UASs will be realized without implicating any privacy issues. 
 1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. 

The DJI Inspire 1 UAs are battery powered and serve as a safe, efficient, and economical 

alternative to the manned aircraft traditionally utilized to obtain aerial imagery. By 

reducing the amount of manned aircraft needed to perform aerial acquisitions, an 

exemption allowing the use of a DJI Inspire 1 UAS would reduce the amount of manned 

aircraft in the NAS, reduce noise and air pollution, as well as increase the safety of life 

and property in the air and on the ground.

Furthermore, by reducing the number of manned aircraft operating in the NAS, 

congestion around airports caused by arriving and departing aircraft will be reduced. The 

DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not require an airport to takeoff or land. Likewise, a reduction of 

manned aircraft conducting aerial video and photography missions would result in fewer 

aircraft that must be handled by air traffic control during the ground, takeoff, departure, 

arrival, and landing phases of flight operations. 

 2. The Public Will Benefit From The Safety And Efficiency Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS.

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, instead of manned aircraft, 

will greatly benefit the public by drastically reducing the levels of air and noise pollution 

generated during traditional aerial video and still photography flight operations. By using 

battery power and electric motors, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS produce no air pollution, and is 

the most viable environmentally conscious alternative to the cabin class, six cylinder 

internal combustion engine aircraft that are typically utilized for aerial video and 

photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons per hour of leaded aviation fuel. 

DJI Inspire 1 UAs, while reducing the carbon footprint of aerial acquisitions, also 

eliminates noise pollution, as the UAs are propelled by battery powered electric motors, 

rather than an internal combustion engine. 

By using the DJI Inspire 1 UAS to perform aerial acquisitions, the substantial risk to life 

and property in the air and on the ground, which is usually associated with traditional 

manned aircraft flight operations, will be substantially reduced or completely eliminated. 

Aside from the lack of flight crew members located onboard the aircraft, the DJI Inspire 1 

UAs (6 pounds 7.5 ounces respectively, and with no fuel on board), has less physical 

potential for collateral damage to life and property on the ground, and in the air, 

compared to the manned aircraft that typically conduct similar operations (weighing 

approximately 6,000 pounds with a wingspan of approximately 42 feet, a length of 34 

feet, and a fuel capacity of 180 gallons). 

 3. Performing Aerial Video and Photography Operations With The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will 

Benefit The Economy.

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS are also an economical 

alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial operations. As such, 

operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will allow United States based companies to remain 

competitive and contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Specifically, with the rising 
cost of aviation fuel and the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) regulatory 

actions phasing out leaded aviation fuels, 

U.S. owned and operated companies must adopt new and alternative technology in order to 

remain competitive. Operating the battery powered DJI Inspire 1 UAS is one such technology 

that not only allows companies greater operational flexibility compared to manned aircraft, but 

provides such flexibility without the high operational cost of a traditional manned aircraft. 

By operating the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, local companies can remain competitive and profitable, and 

therefore, provide greater job stability to employees and contractors, which will ultimately 

contribute to growth of the U.S. economy. Improved financial performance of U.S. companies, 

through commercial use of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, provides a stable workforce that increases 

consumer spending; improves local, state, and federal tax revenues; and allows companies to 

invest in research and development in order to remain competitive both in the United States and 

abroad. 

4. There Are No Privacy Issues. 

Similar to the manned aerial acquisition flight operations that have been conducted for decades, 

Jamison M Quaiver proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS would not implicate any 

privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be operated only in compliance with 

operating documents (i.e., Jamison M Quaiver Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance 

Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual) which requires property owner involvement as well 

as local law enforcement notification, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, 

including the minimum altitude requirements of 14 C.F.R. § 91.119.

The Reasons Why Granting The Exemption Would Not Adversely Affect Safety, Or How The 

Exemption Would Provide A Level Of Safety At Least Equal To That Provided By The Rule 

From Which JAMISON M QUAIVER Seeks Exemption. 

1. Reasons Why The DJI Inspire 1 UAs Meet The Conditions Of The FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333.

In consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited operating area associated with the 

unmanned aircraft and its operation, Jamison M Quaiver operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs 

meet the conditions of FMRA Section 333, and will not require an airworthiness certificate in 

accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Section 333 provides authority for a UAS to 

operate without airworthiness certification and sets forth requirements for considering whether a 

UAS will create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or otherwise pose a threat to national 

security. Specifically, FMRA Section 333 states the following, in part: 

 a. In General. --Notwithstanding any other requirement of this subtitle, and not later than 

180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall 

determine if certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national 
airspace system before completion of the plan and rulemaking required by section 332 of 

this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act. 

 b. Assessment of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. --In making the determination under 

subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine, at a minimum— 

i. Which types of unmanned aircraft systems, if any, as a result of their size, weight, speed, 

operational capability, proximity to airports and populated areas, and operation within visual line 

of sight do not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a 

threat to national security; and 

whether a certificate of waiver, certificate of authorization, or airworthiness certification under 

section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, is required for the operation of unmanned aircraft 

systems identified under paragraph (1). 

c. Requirements for Safe Operation. --If the Secretary determines under this section that certain 

unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system, the Secretary shall 

establish requirements for the safe operation of such aircraft systems in the national airspace 

system. 

In seeking this exemption, Jamison M Quaiver submits that the DJI Inspire 1 UAS can operate 

safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of 

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific operating 

limitations. 

 i. The Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Demonstrate Its Safe Characteristics.

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not create a hazard to users of the NAS or the public, or 

otherwise pose a threat to national security considering its size, weight, speed, and 

operational capability. 

 ii. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UAS. The DJI Inspire 1 Specifications and 

Data Sheet, attached here to as Appendix A set the technical specifications of the DJI 

Inspire 1 UAS forth. 

 iii. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes Enable The UASs To 

Remain Within A Defined Operational Area.

The DJI Inspire 1 UASs may be operated in both manual and fully autonomous flight 

modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational modes,and user manuals of 

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS is provided below.
 iv. TDJI Inspire 1 UASs Are Designed For Automatic Return To Home Point Or Hover In 

The Event Of Loss Of The Control Link Or Navigation.

When the Control Link is lost, theDJI Inspire 1 UAs will remain stationary, in flight, for 

3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, DJI Inspire 1 UAs do not reacquire control link 

data from the GCS, the UAs will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UAs will 

return to the home position (i.e., failsafe mode) via GPS, and will descend to the takeoff 

position and shutdown. 

A complete description of the Failsafe Functions of the DJI Inspire 1 is listed in the User 

Manuals, attached below 

 v. The DJI Inspire 1 GCS And It’s Operation.

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 GCS and 

flight control software is provided in the User Manual attached below 

vi. Flight Operations Of DJI Inspire 1 UASs Are Limited 

To The Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer.

Jamison M Quaiver will only utilize certificated pilots who possess a current and valid airman 

medical certificate to act as a pilot in command (PIC) of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. Additionally, a 

safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time. 

vii. Flights Of DJI Inspire 1 UAS Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific Operating 

Limitations.

In seeking this exemption, Jamison M Quaiver proposes to commercially operate DJI Inspire 1 

UAS for the special purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of 

United States, pursuant to the following specific operating limitations: 

 1. Operations authorized by this grant of exemption will be limited to the following aircraft 

described in the operating documents, rotorcraft UASs weighing less than 55 pounds 

maximum gross weight: DJI Inspire 1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Proposed operations 

of any other aircraft will require a new petition or a petition to amend this grant. 

 2. UAS operations under this exemption will be limited to conducting operations for the 

purpose of aerial video and photography. 

 3. The UAs may not be flown at an indicated airspeed exceeding 20 knots. 

 4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 400 feet above 

ground level (AGL), as indicated by the procedures specified in the operating documents 
unless a special request is made and approved by ATC. All altitudes reported to ATC must 

be in feet AGL. 

 5. The UAs must be operated within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the PIC at all times. This 

requires the PIC to be able to use human vision unaided by any device other than 

corrective lenses, as specified on the PIC’s FAA-issued airman medical certificate. 

 6. The use of first person view (FPV) by the PIC or safety observer (SO) is not permitted. 

 7. All operations must utilize a safety observer (SO). The SO may be used tosatisfythe 

VLOSrequirementaslongasthePICalwaysmaintains VLOS capability. The SO and PIC 

must be able to communicate verbally at all times. Electronic messaging or texting is not 

permitted during flight operations. The PIC must be designated before the flight and 

cannot transfer his or her designation for the duration of the flight. The PIC must ensure 

that the SO can perform the functions prescribed in the operating documents. 

 8. The SO must not perform any other duties beyond assisting the PIC with seeing and 

avoiding other air traffic and other ground based obstacles/obstructions and is not 

permitted to operate the camera or other instruments. 

 9. The operating documents and the grant of exemption must be accessible during UAS 

operations and made available to the Administrator upon request. If a discrepancy exists 

between the conditions and limitations contained in the grant of exemption and the 

procedures outlined in the operating documents, the conditions and limitations contained 

in the grant of exemption take precedence and must be followed. Otherwise, the 

operator must follow the procedures as outlined in its operating documents. The operator may 

update or revise its operating documents. It is the operator’s responsibility to track such revisions 

and present updated and revised documents to the Administrator upon request.

The operator must also present updated and revised documents if it petitions for extension or 

amendment to the grant of exemption. If the operator determines that any update or revision 

would affect the basis upon which the FAA granted the exemption, then the operator must 

petition for amendment to its grant of exemption. The FAA’s UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) 

may be contacted if questions arise regarding updates or revisions to the operating documents. 

 10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for 

safe flight. If the inspection reveals a condition that affects the safe operation of the UAS, 
the aircraft is prohibited from operating until the necessary maintenance has been 

performed and the UAS is found to be in a condition for safe flight. The Ground Control 

Station must be included in the preflight inspection. All maintenance and alterations must 

be properly documented in the aircraft records. 

 11. Any UAS that has undergone maintenance or alterations that affect the UAS operation or 

flight characteristics, e.g. replacement of a flight critical component, must undergo a 

functional test flight. The PIC who conducts the functional test flight must make an entry 

in the aircraft records. 

 12. The pre-flight inspection must account for all potential discrepancies, e.g. inoperable 

components, items, or equipment, not already covered in the relevant sections of the 

operating documents. 

 13. The operator must follow the UAS manufacturer’s aircraft/component, maintenance, 

overhaul, replacement, inspection, and life limit requirements. 

 14. The operator must carry out its maintenance, inspections, and record keeping 

requirements, in accordance with the operating documents. Maintenance, inspection, 

alterations, and status of replacement/overhaul component parts must be noted in the 

aircraft records, including total time in service, description of work accomplished, and 

the signature of the authorized person returning the UAS to service. 

 15. Each UASs operated under this exemption must comply with all manufacturer Safety 

Bulletins. 

 16. The authorized person must make an entry in the aircraft record of the corrective action 

taken against discrepancies discovered between inspections. 

 17. The PIC must possess at least a private pilot certificate and at least a current third-class 

medical certificate. 

 18. The operator may not permit any PIC to operate unless the PIC meets the operator’s 

qualification criteria and demonstrates the ability to safely operate the UAS in a manner 
consistent with how the UAS will be operated under the exemption, including evasive 

and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from persons, vessels, 

vehicles and structures. PIC qualification flight hours must be logged in a manner 

consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b). Flights for the purposes of 

training the operator’s PICs are permitted under the terms of the exemption. However, training 

operations may only be conducted during dedicated training sessions. During training, 

proficiency, and experience- building flights, all persons not essential for flight operations are 

considered nonparticipants, and the PIC must operate the UA with appropriate distance from 

nonparticipants in accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 91.119. 

 19. UAS operations may not be conducted during night, as defined in 14 C.F.R. § 1.1. All 

operations must be conducted under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). If flight at 

night is required, a special request will be made at the FAA office closest to proposed 

area of operations. Flights under special visual flight rules (SVFR) are not authorized. 

 20. The UA may not operate within 5 nautical miles of an airport reference point as denoted 

on a current FAA-published aeronautical chart unless a letter of agreement with that 

airport’s management is obtained, and the operation is conducted in accordance with a 

NOTAM as required by the operator’s COA. The letter of agreement with the airport 

management must be made available to the Administrator upon request. 

 21. The UA may not be operated less than 500 feet below or less than 2,000 feet horizontally 

from a cloud or when visibility is less than 3 statute miles from the PIC. 

 22. If the UA loses communications or loses its GPS signal, it must return to a predetermined location within the planned operating area and land or be recovered in 

accordance with the operating documents. 

 23. The PIC must abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or emergencies in 

accordance with the operating documents. 

 24. The PIC is prohibited from beginning a flight unless (considering wind and forecast 

weather conditions) there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended 

landing point and land the UA with 25% battery power remaining. 
 25. The operator must obtain an Air Traffic Organization (ATO) issued Certificate of Waiver 

or Authorization (COA) prior to conducting any operations under the grant of exemption. 

This COA will also require the operator to request a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) not 

more than 72 hours in advance, but not less than 48 hours prior to the operation. All 

operations shall be conducted in accordance with airspace requirements in the ATO 

issued COA including class of airspace, altitude level and potential transponder 

requirements. 

 26. All aircraft operated in accordance with the exemption must be identified by serial 

number, registered in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 47, and have identification (NNumber) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, Subpart C. Markings must be as 

large as practicable. 

 27. Before conducting operations, the radio frequency spectrum used for operation and 

control of the UA must comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or 

other appropriate government oversight agency requirements. 

 28. The documents required fewer than 14 C.F.R. 91.9 and 91.203 must be available to the 

PIC at the Ground Control Station of the UAS any time 

the UAS is operating. These documents must be made available to the 

Administrator or any law enforcement official upon request. 

 29. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned 

aviation operations and activities at all times. 

 30. The UAS may not be operated by the PIC from any moving device or 

vehicle. 

 31. Flight operations must be conducted at least 500 feet from all 

nonparticipating persons (persons other than the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential 

persons), vessels, vehicles, and structures unless: 

 a. Barriers or structures are present that sufficiently protect nonparticipating persons 

from the UA and/or debris in the event of an accident. The operator must ensure 

that nonparticipating persons remain under such protection. If a situation arises 
where nonparticipating persons leave such protection and are within 500 feet of 

the UA, flight operations must cease immediately and/or; 

 b. The aircraft is operated near vessels, vehicles or structures where the owner/

controller of such vessels, vehicles or structures has granted permission and the 

PIC has made a safety assessment of the risk of operating closer to those objects 

and determined that it does not present an undue hazard, and; 

 c. Operations nearer to the PIC, SO, operator trainees or essential persons do not 

present an undue hazard to those persons per § 91.119(a). 

 32. All operations shall be conducted over private or controlled-access property with 

permission from the land owner/controller or authorized representative. Permission from 

land owner/controller or authorized representative will be obtained for each flight to be 

conducted. 

 33. Any incident, accident, or flight operation that transgresses the lateral or vertical 

boundaries of the operational area as defined by the applicable COA must be reported to 

the FAA's UAS Integration Office (AFS-80) within 24 hours. Accidents must be reported 

to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) per instructions contained on the 

NTSB Website: www.ntsb.gov. 

Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) Would Not 

Adversely Affect Safety.

Jamison M Quaiver submits that the equivalent level of safety established by Section 61.113(a) 

and (b) will be maintained because no PIC will be allowed to operate theDJI Inspire 1 UAS 

unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and currency requirements, 

that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with the 

exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances 

from people, vessels, vehicles and structures. Considering Jamison M Quaiver proposed area of 

operations, and the operating limitations set forth-above; the parallel nature of private pilot 

aeronautical knowledge requirements to those of commercial pilot requirements (See Exemption 

No. 11062); and the airmanship skills necessary to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS, Jamison 

M Quaiver submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially 

certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for Jamison M Quaiver 

specific proposed flight operations. 
The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 61.113(a) and (b) specific to UAS, in 

circumstances similar, in all material respects, to those presented herein (e.g. Exemption Nos. 

11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 11109, 11110, 11112, 11136, 11138, 11150, 

11153, 11156, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). SCOTT R CARR will not allow any PIC to operate 

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour 

requirements or the DJI Inspire 1 UAS training and currency requirements, that the PIC is able to 

safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner consistent with this exemption, including 

evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people, vessels, 

vehicles and structures. Specifically, the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in a manner 

consistent with 14 C.F.R. § 61.51(b), under the exemption). In addition to the hour requirements, 

the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency 

purposes).

As in Exemption Nos. 11062, 11138, and 11153, prior documented flight experience that was 

obtained in compliance with applicable regulations will ensure an equivalent level of safety 

during Jamison M Quaiver proposed operations. Exemption No. 11138 at page 15.

Accordingly, Jamison M Quaiver will ensure safe operations by not allowing any PIC to operate 

the DJI Inspire 1 UAS unless that PIC has demonstrated, by meeting minimum flight-hour and 

currency requirements, that the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS in a manner 

consistent with the exemption, including evasive and emergency maneuvers and maintaining 

appropriate distances from people, vessels, vehicles and structures.

CONCLUSION 

Jamison M Quaiver seeks an exemption pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 11.61 and Section 333 of the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA), which will permit safe operation of the 

DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially, without an airworthiness certificate, for the limited purpose of 

conducting coverage of events, film sets, news, scripted and unscripted television sets and 

landscape, agricultural fields, and real estate listings. By granting this Petition, the FAA 

Administrator will be fulfilling the Congressional mandate of the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012, while also advancing the interests of the public, by allowing Jamison M 

Quaiver to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS commercially 

within the NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Jamison M Quaiver respectfully 

requests that the Administrator grant this Petition for an exemption from the requirements of 14 

C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) 

& (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Jamison M Quaiver to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UAS 

commercially for the purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of 

the United States. 

Dated: November 24 2015 
APPENDIX – A 

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Jamison M Quaiver only utilizes safe and reliable UASs. DJI is an industry leader in small UAS 

production. DJI UASs are loaded with ground breaking software enabling the user to set 

parameters which will not allow flight into controlled airspace. Parameters can also be set to 

limit flight to no higher than a predetermined and set altitude as well as limit flight to a 

predetermined and set distance. In addition, DJI software provides real-time altitude and location 

information to the PIC via the linked monitor (smart phone/tablet devices) 

DJI Inspire 1

1.1 Aircraft

1.1.1 Model – T600

1.1.2 Weight (Battery Included) – 6lbs 7.5291oz (2935g)

1.1.3 Hovering Accuracy (GPS Mode) – Vertical: 0.5m; Horizontal: 2.5m 

1.1.4 Max Angular Velocity – Pitch: 300 /s; Yaw: 150 /s 

1.1.5 Max Tilt Angle - 35 

1.1.6 Max Ascent Speed – 5m/s

1.1.7 Max Descent Speed – 4m/s

1.1.8 Max Speed – 22m/s (ATTI mode, no wind – NOT RECOMMENDED) 1.1.9 Max Flight 

Altitude – 4500m

1.1.10 Max Wind Resistance – 10m/s

1.1.11 Max Flight Time – Approximately 18 minutes

1.1.12 Motor Model – DJI 3510

1.1.13 Propeller Model – DJI 1345 

1.1.14 Operating Temperature Range – 14 F to 104 F (-10 C to 40 C) 1.1.15 Dimensions – 17 

1⁄4” x 17 3⁄4” x 12”

1.2 Gimbal

1.2.1 Model – ZENMUSE X3 

1.2.2 Output Power (with camera) – Static: 9W; In Motion: 11W 1.2.3 Operating Current – 

Static: 750mA; In Motion: 900mA 

1.2.4 Angular Vibration Range - ±0.03 1.2.5 Mounting – Detachable 

1.2.6 Controllable Range – Pitch: -90 to +30 ; Pan: ±320 1.2.7 Mechanical Range – Pitch: -125 

to 45 ; Pan: ±330 

1.2.8 Max Controllable Speed – Pitch: 120 /s; Pan: 180 /s 1.3 Transmitter

1.3.1 Name – C1
1.3.2 Operating Frequency – 5.728-5.850GHz; 2.400-2.483GHz 1.3.3 Communicating Distance 

(unobstructed) – 2000m 

1.3.4 Output Power – 9W

1.3.5 Operating Temperature Range - 14 F to 104 F (-10 C to 40 C) 

1.3.6 Battery – 600mAh LiPo 2SF

All specifications can be found in the attached user manual or at 

http://www.dji.com/product/inspire-1/spec 

Submitted by Jamison M Quaiver 

November 25th 2015