P.O. Box 593 Ellington, CT 06029-593

Tel: 860 875-9751 Fax: 860 875-9751

Email: info@photoflightam.com

Website: photoflightam.com

25 Mountain Street Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: 860 202-2072 Email: Mike@photoflightaerialmedia.com 

Website: photoflightam.com

TO: U.S. Department of Transportation

1200 New Jersey Avenue,

S.E. Room W12-140

Washington, D.C. 20590

From: Michael Gearin

25 Mountain Street

Vernon, CT 06066

(860) 202-2072

mike@photoflightaerialmedia.com

Re: Photoflight Aerial Media, LLC Request to Amend Exemption No. 11361, Docket No. FAA-2015-0111 E

Dear Sir or Madam:

By letter dated January 13, 2015, we petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an 

exemption to allow the operation of sUAV for commercial aerial photography including Real estate 

photographic Services. Subsequently, on April 17, 2015 we were pleased to receive an exemption as 

stated above and appreciated the confidence that the FAA has in our ability to comply and to adhere to 

their regulations. We have applied and received COA certificates for operation in restricted areas

including the first in the New York Metro Area and certainly further appreciate the cooperation of the 

FAA in those matters.

Our initial petition states a specific type of drone, the Phantom 2 Vision Plus; however, the technological 

advancement of safety features, return to home reliability, GPS enhancements increased battery life, 

etc. leads us to request a modification that would allow us to utilize additional sUAS models (below)
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We are finding a demand in our field of expertise to offer 3-D Real Estate modeling and have been 

solicited for cinematographic video production closed and open sets, which leads us to further 

modification requests as stated below.

In addition to the Phantom 2 Vision Plus, we wish to modify our exemption (No. 11361) to include the 

DJI Inspire and DJI S-series which offer greater dependability and versatility to grow our business. And to 

also include additional UAS models as shown below. 

DJI Products

Inspire 1...State of the art technology, built-in 4k camera with 360° filming capability and innovative 

design

Phantom 3...DJI's Phantom 3 Professional Gold features a 4K camera livestreaming HD quality video

Phantom 4

Matrice 100 Advanced technology of object avoidance as well as longer battery life.

Matrice 600

S800EVO Next Generation Professional Hex-Rotor Platform

S900...A redesigned, rebuilt power distribution system improves safety and reliability

S1000+...Professional Stable Octocopter *Greater power for Cinematographic use

Flame Wheel F550...Lower price unit for training purposes 

3DR Products

Solo.....Features a heavy-duty design that is capable of carrying professional-level payloads 

Iris+ ...3-D Mapping capabilities 

X-8M...For creating high-resolution visual-spectrum aerial maps

............

We are also requesting a modification to expand our service to allow us the capability to pursue scripted 

closed set filming and videography for the motion picture, television, and utility companies as well as 

other Aerial Data.

We have followed all the rules and regulations from the very beginning and have a track record with our 

parent company (Photo-Flight Photographic services) since 1976 of being a reputable and respected
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company. Once again, we have applied for COA in two instances and have followed all the right channels 

which were very time consuming and tedious but certainly understand the necessity of regulations and 

respect the necessity. Our desire is for the FAA to perceive us as an exemplary company compliant to its 

Rules and regulations for Safe and Secure UAS operation. 

We know how overwhelmed the FAA is with exemption filings; however, we are requesting a prompt 

decision since we have tentative arrangements with clients which require additional quality equipment.

All conditions stated in our original exemption will be adhered to the fullest. We are committed to FAA 

compliancy and will not jeopardize our reputation and our present standing with the FAA.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about this filing. 

Sincerely,

Michael Gearin

(Partner/Owner)