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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2007-0001 

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

Olof Ekbergh 

FOR AN EXEMPTION SEEKING RELIEF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS 

OF TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS , 

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 DJI PHANTOM 3 Pro and DJI S800+ UNMANNED 

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF 

THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 

(PUBLIC LAW 112-95) 

Submitted October 5, 2015 

Olof Ekbergh 

PO Box 457 

North Conway NH 03860 

olof@westsideav.com 

603-383-9283 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS Page 2

SUMMARY Page 2

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER. Page 2

BACKGROUND Page 3

BASIS FOR PETITION Page 3-5

A .NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER. Page 5

B. THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH Olof Ekbergh

SEEKS EXEMPTION Page 5-8

C. THE EXTENT OF RELIEF Olof Ekbergh, SEEKS AND THE REASON 

Olof Ekbergh SEEKS THE RELIEF Page 8-10

D.THE REASONS WHY GRANTING Olof Ekbergh’s, REQUEST WOULD 

BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Page 10-13

E.THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY Page 13-18

F.SUMMARY THAT CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER. 
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Page 21

G.ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, VIEWS, OR ARGUMENTS 

AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT Olof Ekbergh’s REQUEST Page 21

H. CONCLUSION Page 21

I. APPENDICES (Specification sheets and user manuals.)

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 

AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics 

GPS Global Positioning System 

NAS National Airspace System 

PIC Pilot In Command 

Section 333 FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (FMRA) Section 333 

SO Safety Observer 

SOP Standard Operating Procedures 

UA Unmanned Aircraft 

UAS Unmanned Aircraft System 

VFR Visual Flight Rules 

VLOS Visual Line of Site 

VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions 

VTOL Vertical Takeoff and Landing 

SUMMARY 

Olof Ekbergh seeks exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R §§ 

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 Olof Ekbergh to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the 

commercial purpose of conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas 

of the United States. 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER 

Olof Ekbergh is a licensed instrument rated GA pilot (Airman/Pilot Certificate 

43522984) with about 2,000 flight hours in single and multi-engine fixed wing 

aircraft. He is a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. He is also the 

President and Safety Officer of the Mount Washington Valley Radio Control Club. 

He is an AMA approved instructor for radio controlled model aircraft and flies 

over 40 different model aircraft. He is a participant in the beta testing for the 

FAA’s B4UFly program.

As a videographer and photographer he provides his clients with images for 
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commercial, non-profit or personal media projects. The purpose of his aerial UAS 

operations is to support his client's video needs specifically in 

Boating Safety Video 

Tourism Video and Photography 

Model Aircraft Safety Video 

Real Estate Video 

BACKGROUND 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS and DJI S800.

Olof Ekbergh seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or 

hire within the NAS. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro+ is a vertical takeoff and landing 

(VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) with a Ground Control Station (GCS) utilizing 

electronic tablet or smart phone systems. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro has a maximum 

gross weight of approximately 2 pounds 8 ounces, while having a length of 23 

inches and a maximum speed of approximately 35 MPH.

The DJI Phantom 3 Pro UA is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium 

Polymer battery powered electric motors. 

The DJI S800 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft (UA) 

with a Futaba Controller FASST 2.4 GHC, model 8FG. The DJI S800 has a 

maximum gross weight of 17 pounds and a max speed of 50MPH. The DJI S800 is 

equipped with six main rotors, driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered 

electric motors. It has a length of approximately 52 inches.

The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS that will be operated by Olof Ekbergh 

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 Marking. 

DJI S800 891WS (N number applied for)

Phantom 3 Pro 892WS (N number applied for)

BASIS FOR PETITION 

Petitioner, Olof Ekbergh, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 C.F.R. § 11.61) and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 (FMRA), Section 333, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 

hereby petitions the Administrator to commercially operate the DJI Phantom 3 Pro 

and the DJI S800 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an 

exemption from the requirements of 14 C.F.R 61.113, 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 
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91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) &(a)(2), and 91.417 (a) & (b). 

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

with the unmanned aircraft and its operation, Olof Ekbergh's operation of DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro UAS and DJI S800 meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 and 

therefore, will not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 

Part 21, Subpart H. 

Accordingly, Olof Ekbergh requests relief from Sections 91.405(a), 

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), as these sections set 

forth requirements for maintenance that only apply to aircraft with an 

airworthiness certificate. 

Olof Ekbergh submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent 

level of safety will be ensured. Olof Ekbergh will use experienced personnel or 

technicians to perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the 

UASs using the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating 

documents (i.e.,Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Pro+ and DJI S 

800 Instruction Manuals). Furthermore, Olof Ekbergh will document and maintain 

all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800. 

Relief from certain requirements of Section 61.113(a) and (b), entitled Private 

pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by Olof Ekbergh 

to the extent necessary to allow a Pilot in Command (PIC) holding a private pilot 

or higher level certificate, as well as an airman medical certificate, and who has 

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

the PIC is able to safely operate the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS in a 

manner consistent with this exemption, including evasive and emergency 

maneuvers and maintaining appropriate distances from people,vessels, vehicles 

and structures. 

Olof Ekbergh seeks relief from Section 91.7(a), entitled Civil aircraft 

airworthiness, because the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 do not require an 

airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. 

Olof Ekbergh submits that he will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJIS 

800 UAS are in an airworthy condition, prior to every flight, by determining that 

the UASs are in compliance with the operating documents (i.e., Monthly 

Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom Pro and DJIS 800 Instruction Manuals), and 

that the aircraft are in a condition for safe flight. 

Olof Ekbergh also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 

91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, as the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA 

will not have a typical barometric altimeter onboard. However, altitude 

information of the DJI Phantom Pro and DJI S 800 UA will be provided to the PIC 
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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 

Olof Ekbergh's operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS within 

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

equivalent to Section 91.121. 

Additionally, Olof Ekbergh seeks an exemption from the requirements of 

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

Ekbergh submits that safety will not be affected by operation of the DJI Phantom 3 

Pro and DJI S800 UA 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 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. 

In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, Olof Ekbergh provides the following 

information in support of his petition for exemption: 

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner. 

The name and address of the Petitioner and point of contact is: 

Olof Ekbergh 

PO Box 457 

North Conway NH 03860 

olof@westsideav.com 

603-383-9283 

B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which Olof Ekbergh Seeks 

Exemption. 

1. Olof Ekbergh 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—

(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. 

2. Olof Ekbergh seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 

91.7(a). 
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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. Olof Ekbergh 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--

(1) 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) 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; or 

(iii) 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. Olof Ekbergh 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. Olof Ekbergh 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. Olof Ekbergh seeks Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 

91.407(a)(1) 

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, 
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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. Olof Ekbergh 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. Olof Ekbergh 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: 

(1) 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. 

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(2) Records containing the following information: 

(i) The total time in service of the airframe, each engine, each propeller, and 

each rotor. 

(ii) The current status of life-limited parts of each airframe, engine, 

propeller, rotor, and appliance. 

(iii) The time since last overhaul of all items installed on the aircraft which 

are required to be overhauled on a specified time basis. 

(iv) The current inspection status of the aircraft, including the time since the 
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last inspection required by the inspection program under which the 

aircraft and its appliances are maintained. 

(v) 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. 

(vi) 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. 

(b) The owner or operator shall retain the following records for the periods 

prescribed: 

(1) 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. 

(2) 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. 

(3) 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. 

C. The Extent Of Relief Olof Ekbergh Seeks And The Reason Olof Ekbergh 

Seeks The Relief. 

1. Extent Of Relief Olof Ekbergh Seeks And The Reason Olof Ekbergh 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, Olof Ekbergh submits that an equivalent level 

of safety will be maintained because Olof Ekbergh is a licensed private pilot with 

an Airman Certificate and is also a member of the AMA and an experienced 
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model airplane pilot, President of the Mount Washington Valley Radio Control 

Club and its safety officer. Also, no PIC will be allowed to operate the DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro or the DJI S800 UAS unless that PIC has met certain flight-hour 

and currency requirements, demonstrating that the PIC is able to safely operate 

either the DJI Phantom 3 Pro or DJI S800 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, Olof Ekbergh submits that all flights of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro or DJI 

S800 UAS, conducted by the PIC pursuant to the grant of this Petition: (1) will be 

incidental to Olof Ekbergh's business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property 

for compensation or hire. 

2. Extent Of Relief Olof Ekbergh Seeks From Section 91.7(a). 

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

the extent required to allow Olof Ekbergh to determine that the DJI Phantom 3 Pro 

and DJI S800 UAS are in airworthy condition prior to every flight by ensuring that 

the UAS is in compliance with the operating documents (Monthly Maintenance 

Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S900 Instruction Manual). 

Olof Ekbergh seeks the requested relief because the DJI Phantom Pro and DJI 

S800 UAS do not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. 

Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, Olof Ekbergh will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 

Pro and DJI S800 UAS are in airworthy condition based upon its compliance with 

the operating documents (i.e., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom Pro 

and DJI S800 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 Olof Ekbergh Seeks And The Reason Olof Ekbergh 

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 Pro and DJI S800 UAS, 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), Olof Ekbergh seeks the requested relief because 

the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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 
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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 Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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 Olof Ekbergh Seeks 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 DJI Phantom Pro and DJI S800 UAs during daylight hours in visual 

meteorological conditions (VMC), under visual flight rules (VFR), 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. Olof Ekbergh seeks 

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

flight time duration of the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 

UA will severely constrain the practicality of any aerial video or still photo flight 

operations that Olof Ekbergh proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition. 

Significantly, as set forth below, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 

Pro and DJI S800 UAS, the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 operating 

documents, and Olof Ekbergh's proposed operating limitations, ensure that Olof 

Ekbergh will safely operate the battery powered DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 

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 Olof Ekbergh Seeks And The Reason Olof Ekbergh 

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, Olof Ekbergh requests 

relief from these Sections because the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS do 

not require airworthiness certificates. As set forth more fully below, the DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS meets the conditions of FMRA Section 333 for 

operation without an airworthiness certificate. Accordingly, Olof Ekbergh 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., Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Pro 

and DJIS800 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, Olof Ekbergh will document and 
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maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Phantom Pro and DJI S800 UAS. 

D. The Reasons Why Granting Olof Ekbergh's 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 Olof 

Ekbergh to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and 

photography for tourism purposes for the State of New Hampshire, safety videos 

for boating safety and snowmobile safety, and other commercial clients seeking 

aerial videos for these purposes. In the past these operations were performed from 

a helicopter with much greater safety, pollution, and noise issues.

Additionally, use of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJIS800 UAS will decrease 

congestion of the NAS, reduce pollution, and provide significant benefits to the 

economy. Notably, the benefits of Olof Ekbergh’s proposed operation of the DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS will be realized without implicating any 

privacy issues. 

1. The Public Will Benefit From Decreased Congestion Of The NAS. 

The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA 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 Phantom 3 Pro 

and DJI S800 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 Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA 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 

Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS. 

Conducting aerial acquisitions with the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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 Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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 
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photography, while burning approximately 20-30 gallons per hour of 

leaded aviation fuel. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA, 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 Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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 Phantom Pro weighs only 2 pounds, 

8 ounces and is 23 inches across. The DJI S800 weighs 17 pounds and is 

approximately 62 inches across propeller tip to propeller tip. Neither carries fuel. 

These UAS's have 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 

Phantom Pro and DJI S800 UAS Will Benefit The Economy. 

In addition to being safe and efficient, the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 are 

also an economical alternative to using manned aircraft to conduct similar aerial 

operations. As such, operation of the DJI Phantom3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS will 

allow United States based photographers, 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 Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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 Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS, videographers such as 

Olof Ekbergh can remain competitive and profitable, and therefore, provide high 

quality aerial images to the tourism industry in the State of New Hampshire and 

assist in the development of safety videos for the boating and tourism industry 

throughout the United States which contributes to the growth of the U.S.economy. 

4. There Are No Privacy Issues. 

Olof Ekbergh's proposed operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS 

will not implicate any privacy issues. Specifically, the DJI Phantom Pro and DJI 
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S800 UAS will be operated only in compliance with operating documents (the 

Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom Pro and DJI S800 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. 

E. 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 Olof Ekbergh Seeks 

Exemption. 

1. Reasons Why The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA 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, Olof Ekbergh's operation of the DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS 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--

(1) 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 

(2) 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 
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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, Olof Ekbergh submits that the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and 

DJI S800 UAS can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as 

demonstrated by: (a) the characteristics of the DJI Phantom Pro and DJI S800 

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

limitations. 

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS 

Demonstrate their Safe Characteristics. 

The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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. 

i. Technical Specifications Of The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS. 

The technical specifications of the DJI Phantom Pro and DJI S800 UAS are set 

forth by the DJI Phantom 3 Pro Specifications and Data Sheet, and DJI S800 

Specifications attached hereto as Exhibit A. 

ii. The DJI Phantom Pro 3 UAS Autonomous Flight And Navigation Modes 

Enable The UAS To Remain Within A Defined Operational Area. 

The DJI Phantom Pro UAS may be operated in both manual and fully 

autonomous flight modes. A complete description of the flight and navigational 

modes of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS and DJI S800 are provided in the User 

Manuals attached hereto as Exhibit B. 

iii. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS 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, the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA will 

remain stationary, in flight, for 3 seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA do not reacquire control link data from the GCS, 

the UA will assume that the Control Link is lost and the UA 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 Phantom Pro 

UAS are set forth in the DJI Phantom 3 Pro Manual and DJI S800 User Manual

attached as Exhibit B.

iv. The DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 GCS And Its Operation. 

A complete description of the operation and specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 
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Pro and DJI S800 GCS and flight control software is provided in the user manual. 

DJI Phantom 3 Pro User Manual and DJI S800 User Manual are attached hereto as 

Exhibit B. 

b. Flight Operations Of DJI Phantom 3 Pro UAS Are Limited To The 

Line Of Sight Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety 

Observer. 

Olof Ekbergh is a licensed instrument rated GA pilot who possess a current and 

valid airman medical certificate. Additionally, a safety observer will assist during 

flight time. All flights will be conducted within VLOS.

c. Flights Of DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS Will Be Conducted 

Pursuant To Specific Operating Limitations. 

In seeking this exemption, Olof Ekbergh proposes to commercially operate DJI 

Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 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.

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 40 knots. 

4. The UA must be operated at an altitude of no more than 200 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 to 

satisfy the VLOS requirement as long as the PIC always maintains VLOS 

capability. 

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. 
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10. Prior to each flight the PIC must inspect the UAS to ensure that it is 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. All operations will be conducted under visual meteorological 
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conditions (VMC). 

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. 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 (N- Number) markings in accordance with 14 C.F.R. part 45, 

Subpart C. Markings must be as large as practicable. 

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

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

3. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.7(a) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.7(a) will be maintained 

because prior to every flight, Olof Ekbergh will ensure that the DJI Phantom 3 

Pro and DJI S800 UAS are in an airworthy condition based upon the UAS’s 

compliance with its operating documents and as stated in the conditions and 

limitations herein. 

Additionally, the FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.7(a) 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, 11157, 11158, 11159, 

11160, 11161). 

4. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.121 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

The equivalent level of safety established by Section 91.121 will be maintained 

because the altitude information of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UA will 

be provided to the PIC via GPS equipment and a radio communications telemetry 

data link, which downlinks from the UA to the GCS for active monitoring of the 

flight path and altitude. This altitude information, combined with Olof Ekbergh/s, 

operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS within visual line of sight, 

at or below 500 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 
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91.121. The altitude information will be generated by GPS equipment installed 

onboard the aircraft. Prior to each flight, a zero altitude initiation point 

is automatically established by the UASs at ground level. 

The FAA has previously granted relief from Section 91.121 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, 

11112, 11136, 11138, 

11150, 11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

5. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 91.151(b) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

A grant of this exemption would ensure an equivalent level of safety established 

by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b) as a result of (1) the technical specifications of the 

DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS; (2) the limitations on the proposed flight 

operations; and (3) the location of the proposed flight operations. Accordingly, 

Olof Ekbergh will ensure that he will safely operate the battery powered DJI 

Phantom Pro and DJI S800 UAS during daylight hours in VFR conditions, with 

enough battery power to fly for a total duration of 13.5minutes to the first point of 

intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 

4.5 minutes. 

Here, as in Exemption No. 11109, the technical specifications of the DJI Phantom 

3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS; the limitations on the proposed flight operations; and 

the location of the proposed operations, will ensure an equivalent level of safety 

established by 14 C.F.R. Section 91.151(b). Furthermore, safety will be ensured as 

the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS provide audible and visual warnings to 

the PIC at the GCS when the UAs experiences low battery voltage, the first 

warning occurring at approximately 33% remaining battery power, and again at 

approximately 10% remaining battery power. At the critically low battery 

level, the DJI Phantom Pro and DJI S800 UAS will descend and land 

automatically. 

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Section 91.151 

establish that safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics 

and operating limitations of the UAS are considered. Relief has been granted for 

manned aircraft to operate at less than the minimums prescribed in Section 91.151, 

including Exemption Nos. 2689, 5745, and 10650. Moreover, the FAA has 

previously granted relief from Section 91.151 specific to UAS, in circumstances 

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

8811, 10808, 10673, 11042, 11062, 11063, 11064, 11065, 11066, 11067, 11080, 

11109, 11110, 11136, 11138, 11150, 11153, 11156, 

11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 
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6. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), And 91.417(a) & (b) Would 

Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

In seeking this exemption, Olof Ekbergh submits that the equivalent level of 

safety with regard to the regulatory maintenance and alteration requirements 

established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 

91.417(a) & (b) will be met because Olof Ekbergh will use trained technicians to 

perform maintenance, alterations, or preventive maintenance on the UAS using the 

methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the operating documents (i.e., the 

Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 Instruction 

Manual). 

Furthermore, Olof Ekbergh will document and maintain all maintenance records 

for the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS. 

Since the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS will be inspected as prescribed 

by the operating documents, Olof Ekbergh will maintain the equivalent level of 

safety established by Sections 91.405(a), 91.409(a)(1), and 91.409(a)(2). A copy 

of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro Manual is attached hereto as Exhibit B; a copy of the 

DJI S800 Manual is attached as Exhibit C. 

Likewise, the exemption sought will not adversely affect safety because Olof 

Ekbergh will use trained technicians to perform maintenance, alterations or 

preventive maintenance on the UAS using the methods, techniques, and practices 

prescribed by the operating documents. 

Furthermore, the exemption sought would maintain an equivalent level of safety 

established by Sections 91.407, 91.417(a) and 91.417(b), because all maintenance 

of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS will be performed by trained 

technicians. Maintenance will be documented and maintained utilizing the 

monthly maintenance log. 

Significantly, previous exemptions granted by the FAA concerning Sections 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b) establish that 

safety is not adversely affected when the technical characteristics and operating 

limitations of the UAS are considered. 

In consideration of Olof Ekbergh's proposed operating limitations, the operating 

documents, and the technical aspects of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS, 

Olof Ekbergh submits that safety will not be adversely affected by granting 

exemption from 14 C.F.R. Sections 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1) and (a)(2), 

91.409(a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b). 

The FAA has previously granted relief 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, 
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11150,11153, 11156, 11157, 11158, 11159, 11160, 11161). 

7. The FAA May Prescribe Any Other Conditions For Safe Operation. 

In accordance with Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 

2012 (FMRA) and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16 entitled Special Conditions, Olof Ekbergh 

requests that the FAA prescribe special conditions for the intended operation of 

the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS, which contain such safety standards 

that the Administrator finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to 

that established by 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H, and 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). Such special conditions will permit safe operation of the UAS for 

the limited purpose of conducting aerial video and photography 

over certain areas of the United States for compensation or hire. FMRA Section 

333 sets forth the 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; 

and further, provides the authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness 

certification in accordance with any requirements that must be established for the 

safe operation of the UAS in the NAS. 

Likewise, the Administrator may prescribe special conditions pursuant to 14 

C.F.R.§ 21.16, for operation of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS, since 

the airworthiness regulations of 14 C.F.R. Part 21 do not contain adequate or 

appropriate safety standards, due to the novel or unusual design features of the 

aircraft. Section 21.16, entitled Special Conditions, states the following:

If the FAA finds that the airworthiness regulations of this subchapter do not 

contain

adequate or appropriate safety standards for an aircraft, aircraft engine, or 

propeller

because of a novel or unusual design feature of the aircraft, aircraft engine or

propeller, he prescribes special conditions and amendments thereto for the product.

The special conditions are issued in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter and

contain such safety standards for the aircraft, aircraft engine or propeller as the

FAA finds necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established in

the regulations.

See 14 C.F.R. § 21.16.

Therefore, in accordance with FMRA Section 333 and 14 C.F.R. § 21.16, the FAA

may prescribe special conditions for Olof Ekbergh’s intended operation of the DJI

Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS, which contain such safety standards that the

Administrator finds

necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by 14 C.F.R. 

Part 21,

33 Subpart H, and 14 C.F.R Sections 61.113(a) & (b), 91.7(a), 91.121, 91.151(b), 

91.405(a),
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91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b).

F. A Summary That Can Be Published In The Federal Register, stating: The 

Rules

From Which Olof Ekbergh Seeks Exemption:

Olof Ekbergh seeks 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).

A Brief Description Of The Nature Of The Exemption Olof Ekbergh Seeks:

This exemption will permit Olof Ekbergh to commercially operate an

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

photography over certain areas of the United States.

G. Any Additional Information, Views, Or Arguments Available To Support 

Olof Ekbergh’s Request.

This Petition is made pursuant to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012

(FMRA) Section 333, which directs the Secretary of Transportation to determine if 

certain UAS may operate safely in the NAS. As such, Olof Ekbergh’s request for 

exemption may be granted pursuant to the authority of FMRA Section 333 and 14 

C.F.R. Part 11, as set forth above. FMRA Section 333 sets forth the 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; and further, provides the 

authority for such UAS to operate without airworthiness certification.Olof 

Ekbergh will operate the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UASs safely in the 

NAS, without creating a hazard to users of the NAS, or the public, or otherwise 

pose a threat to national security.

H. CONCLUSION

As set forth herein, Olof Ekbergh 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 Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 

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

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. 

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 Olof Ekbergh to safely, 

efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS 

commercially within the NAS.

WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations and the 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, Olof Ekbergh 

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, 
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91.151(b), 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1),

91.409(a)(1) & (a)(2), and 91.417(a) & (b), and permit Olof Ekbergh to operate 

the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS commercially for the purpose of 

conducting aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States.

Dated October 2015

Respectfully Submitted,

ety

PO Box 457

North Conway, NH 03860

603-383-9283

olof@westsideav.com

APPENDICES

Safety Manuals and Specifications of the DJI Phantom 3 Pro and DJI S800 UAS.