Drone Inspired, LLC

118 N. Peters Rd., Suite 325

Knoxville, TN 37923

Email: MilesHolley82@gmail.com

Business Line: 865-240-3658

Cell Line: 225-439-3281 

May 13, 2015

US Department Of Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave SW

Washington DC 20591

Dear Sir or Madam:

 Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012(the 

reform act) and CFR Part 11, Drone Inspired, LLC, owner and operator of Small 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs), request to be exempted from the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (FAR) listed below so that Drone Inspired, LLC may operate UASs 

commercially in airspace regulated by the FAA., as long as such operations are 

conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as maybe established by 

the FAA as required by Section 333.

 Drone Inspired, LLC is co- owned by Miles Holley and Chris Berrong. Both are 

successful Knoxville Entrepreneurs with extensive experience in ethical business

operations as well as operating both drones as well as RC aircraft. Both have Tennessee 

drivers licenses. Miles Holley has extensive experience in maintaining manned aircraft 

and has logged over 20 hours in the air as a co-pilot. He has observed proper etiquette, 

and understands that the same level of preparation and safety is paramount in operating 

an unmanned drone. All operations will be performed with the public’s safety and right 

to privacy safe guarded at all times. Any persons that would appear in any videography 

taken by UAS would have given prior approval in the form of a release document. 
 As described below, the requested exception would permit the operation of light 

weight (less than 55 lbs. total takeoff weight) UASs under controlled conditions for 

commercial use by a competent operator thereby enhancing safety and fulfilling the 

Secretary of Transportation’s ( the FAA Administrator’s) responsibility to” establish 

requirements for safe operation of such aircraft systems in national airspace systems.” 

Section 333(c), of the Reform Act. 

 Drone Inspired, LLC UASs are quad prop dji Inspire 1 weighing less than 55 pounds 

including payload. (The DJI Inspire 1 is recognized by authorities in UAS fields as one of 

the most advanced, safest UAS on the market.)They operate at a speed less than 50 

knots and have the capability to hover and move in the vertical and horizontal plane 

simultaneously. Both have an auto return to launch point when battery power is under 

25%. The UAS will operate within the line of sight with in a protected flight area as 

described below and at 200 feet AGL or less with an observer located close at hand as to 

make voice communication possible. These operations will not create a hazard to users 

of the nation airspace, public nor the environment.

 Drone Inspired, LLC respectfully requests the grant of an exception to the following 

specific sections of the Title 14 Code of Federal regulations allowing it to operate 

lightweight UASs for commercial use,

 14 CFR 21, subpart H, 14 CFR 45.23 (b) 14 CFR 91.7 (a), 91.9 (b) (2) 91.103 (b), 

91.109, 91.119, 91.121,91.151,(a), 91.203(a) &(b),91.405(a),91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)&(b).

 Drone Inspired, LLC submits this application in accordance with the Reform Act ,112 

P.L. 95 331-334, seeking relief from any currently applicable FAR’S operating to prevent 

Drone Inspired, LLC future commercial use of small UASs to operate in the national 

airspace system as described below. The reform Act section 332 provides for such 

integration of civil unmanned aircraft into our national airspace system as it is in the 

public’s interest to do so. Drone Inspired, LLCs UASs meet the definition of “small 

unmanned aircraft” as defined in Section 331 and therefor the integration of these UASs 

are expressly contemplated by the Reform Act. Drone Inspired, LLC would like to 

operate its light weight UASs prior to the time period by which the Reform Act requires 

the FAA to promulgate rules governing such aircraft.

 The Reform Act directs the Secretary of Transportation to consider whether certain 

unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in national airspace before completion of 

the rule making required under Section 332 of the reform Act. In making this 

determination, the Secretary of Transportation is required to determine which UASs do 

create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public or pose a threat to 

national security in light of the following:

 The UASs size, speed, weight and operational capability

 Operation of the UASs in close proximity to airports and populated areas

 Operation of the UASs within visual line of sight of the operator
 Reform Act 333(a). If the secretary determines that such vehicles “may operate safely in 

National Airspace System, the secretary shall establish requirements for the safe 

operation in national airspace.

 Drone Inspired, LLC are rotorcraft weighing less than 55 lbs. and they operate at 

speeds less than 50 knots and have the capability to operate in the vertical and 

horizontal plane simultaneously. The UASs will operate only within the line of sight of 

the operator within a protected flight area and at 200 feet AGL or less. These will not 

present a hazard to the national airspace nor the public.

 The very small nature of these UASs combined with the safe guards presented below, 

will allow for the safe operation greater than that envisioned by Congress for the FAA to 

establish and by exemption allow commercial operations of UASs to commence 

immediately. Also due to the size of UASs and the areas and altitudes they will operate 

approval of this exception presents no national security issues and absolutely minimal 

safety concerns which have been mitigated through our rigorous risk management 

process. Given the clear direction given in Section 333 of the Reform Act, the authority 

contained in the Federal Aviation Act, as amended, the strong equivalent level of 

enhanced safety, reduced emissions utilizing UASs verses traditional aircraft as well as 

the economic impact of greatly reducing the cost of aerial photography thereby 

benefiting the greater public’s interest. Accordingly, the applicant requests that the FAA 

grant the requested exemption without delay.

 The following will be considered as the binding limitation on operations of Drone 

Inspired, LLC,

1. Flights will only occur in the day time hours,

2. Flights will be operated in the line of sight of the operator( PIC) and Observer,(VSO)

3. Flights will be terminated at any time weather and wind deteriorate to “unsafe for 

flight” by manufacturers recommendations,

4. The UASs will weigh less that 55 lbs., 

5. Flights will be operated at 200 feet AGL or less. 

6. Crew will be at a minimum of operator(PIC) and an observer and/or camera 

operator(VSO),

7. Operator and crew will remain in contact during the flight operation,

8. The UASs operator will perform a check of the flight area and make certain of the 

safety of all persons in the area,

9. Consent will be obtained from all persons with in the video capabilities of the units to 

further reduce the chance of violating anyone’s privacy. 

10. All required FAA clearances, will be obtained and distances from airports strictly 

observed. 

11. All UASs will have the capability to return automatically to the operator in a safe 

manner with the auto return function checked and working. 

12. Flights will only operate in VFR conditions.

13. UASs have a function on the control to tell operator the distance away from the 

operator and its battery power remaining.

14. Flight team will communicate by voice and the use of two-way radio if the area is too 

big to hear voice from all team members.
14 CFR part 21 Subpart H: Airworthiness Certificate 14 CFR 91.7(a), 91.203(a)(1)

 Subpart H, entitled Airworthiness Certificates, sets forth requirements for procurement 

of necessary certificates in relation to FAR 91.203(a)(1). The size, weight and defined 

area of operations for Drone Inspired, LLC UASs flights permits exception from Part 21 

because they meet an equivalent level of safety pursuant to Section 333 of the Reform 

Act. The FAA is authorized to exempt aircraft from the airworthiness certificate 

requirement under both the Act (49 USC 4470(f) and Section 333 of the Reform Act. 

Both pieces of legislation permit the FAA to exempt UASs from airworthiness 

certificates in consideration of weight, size, speed, maneuverability and proximity to 

areas such as airports and dense populations. Drone Inspired, LLC meets or exceeds 

each of these elements

As of March 23, 2015 the FAA has stated that it will automatically grant a “blanket” COA 

for flights at or under 200 AGL to any UASs operator with a section 333 exemption.

 14 CFR 91.203(a&b) provides for carrying of civil aircraft certifications and 

registrations. These are inapplicable for the same reasons stated above. The equivalent 

level of safety will be achieved by maintaining such certifications and registrations at 

Drone Inspired, LLC operations center.

 14CFR91.7 (a) prohibits the operation of an aircraft without an airworthiness 

certificate. As no such certificate will be applicable in the form contemplated by FAR’s 

this regulation is inapplicable.

14 CFR 91.9(b)(2) Civil Aircraft Flight Manual in Aircraft

 14 CFR 91.9(b)(2) requires an aircraft flight manual in the aircraft. As there are no 

pilots or passengers, and given the size of the UASs this regulation is inapplicable. An 

equivalent level of safety will be achieved by maintaining such certifications and 

registrations at Drone Inspired, LLC operations center.

The FAA has previously issued exemptions to this regulation in Exemptions No’s 

8607,8737,8738,9299,9299A,9565,9565B,10167,10167A,10602,10700 and 32827.

14 CFR 91.119 Minimum safe altitudes, prescribes safe altitudes for operation of civil 

aircraft. It allows helicopters to be operated at lower altitudes in certain conditions. 

Drone Inspired, LLC will only operate its UASs at or below 200AGL. They will be 

operated on a will defined AOR that has been carefully reviewed for hazards and 

minimizes the presence of any persons not essential for these operations. Flights will only 

be over private property that the owner has consented and all persons within this video 

area also give consent for this filming. Compared to flight operations of conventional and 

traditional aircraft or rotorcraft weighing far more than 50 lbs., operating below 500 AGL 

with flammable fuel UASs operations present a far smaller risk to the public.
 Approval of these 333 Exemptions allowing commercial operations of small UASs in 

the service of aerial photography will greatly enhance safety by reducing the overall risk 

associated with traditional aircraft. Traditional aerial photography requires large aircraft 

with flammable fuel to fly in close proximity of populated areas and people in general. 

With the use of small UASs of 55 lbs. or less, battery operated and fling below 200 feet 

AGL the risk of injury of people on the ground or the crew has been reduced or almost 

erased. The granting of the use of these small UASs by Drone Inspired, LLC will give the 

people another avenue to express themselves and to have a video record to share with 

family and friends forever.

Granting Drone Inspired, LLC the above exemption will allow for the expansion of UAS 

systems into the future for the safe conduct of free enterprise and the enjoyment of the 

masses.

Drone Inspired LLC will also have all necessary liability coverage at $1,000,000.00 level 

to begin operations and will amend the coverage as needed or required by the governing 

body.

Drone Inspired, LLC respectfully requests the FAA grant its exception without delay. The 

FAA has the authority to issue the exemption sought by Drone Inspired, LLC pursuant to 

the Federal Aviation Act, 85 P.L. 726 (1958) as amended (the ACT).

Sincerely

Miles Holley

Drone Inspired, LLC

118 N. Peters Rd.,

Suite 325

Knoxville, TN 37923

MilesHolley82@gmail.com

_____________________ Date: _________________________

		

05/13/2015