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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION 

WASHINGTON, DC 

Regulatory Docket No. _______________ 

IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR EXEMPTION OF: 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC

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 DJI INSPIRE 1 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 333 OF THE FAA MODERNIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2012 

(PUBLIC LAW 112-95) 

Submitted on November 25, 2015 

 

 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC

Stephen Momot

3301 NW 64th St

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

(954)-369-6733
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Page 

GLOSSARY OF 

ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 3

SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................ 4

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF PETITIONER .................................................................... 4

BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................... 4 

BASIS FOR PETITION.......................................................................................................................... 4

NAME AND ADDRESS OF PETITIONER.............................................................................. 6

THE SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF 14 C.F.R. FROM WHICH 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY SEEKS EXEMPTION.................................................. 6

THE EXTENT OF RELIEF SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTO SEEKS AND 

THE REASON SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTO SEEKS THE RELIEF ......................................... 9

 

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTO REQUEST

WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST .............................................................................. 11

THE REASONS WHY GRANTING THE EXEMPTION WOULD NOT 

ADVERSELY AFFECT SAFETY ............................................................................................. 13

CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................... 20

APPENDIX............................................................................................................................................. 21
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GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS

AGL Above Ground Level 

AOI Area of Interest 

ATC Air Traffic Control 

ATO Air Traffic Organization

AV Aerial Vehicle 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

COA Certificate of Authorization 

FAA Federal Aviation Administration 

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation 

GCS Ground Control Station 

GPS Global Positioning System 

LOL Loss of Link 

NAS National Airspace System 

NOTAM Notice to Airman 

PIC Pilot In Command 

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

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 

DJI UAV manufacturer

ESC Electronic speed control

FPV First Person View 

LI-PO Lithium Polymer battery

RCV Radio Controlled vehicle 

 
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SUMMARY

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC 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 SKYS THE LIMIT 

PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) for the commercial purpose 

of conducting aerial video and photography for Marketing, film sets, real estate photography, 

commercials, special events, wedding cinematography, and landscape over certain areas of the United 

States. 

INTRODUCTION AND INTERESTS OF THE PETITIONER

My name is STEPHEN MOMOT, and I am a drone builder and operator (pilot) with expertise and 

knowledge in all aspects of building programing and operating multiple types of UAS'S along with 

camera set up and operation. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC also provides clients with the 

highest quality digital content for use in their commercial, personal, and non-profit multimedia 

projects. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY has 15 years of RCV experience and 3 years of radio 

controlled helicopter experience. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY is recognized as an expert in 

this field and has repaired multiple drone. The objective of SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY

aerial video and photography operations is to provide high quality imaging for a variety of commercial, 

public, and residential uses, for clients in a safe manner recognizing and remaining at a proper distance 

from obstacles and the public at all times. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY will also provide 

knowledge of UAS and promote safe UAS operations. 

BACKGROUND 

Unmanned Aircraft Systems: DJI Inspire 1 UASs

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY seeks an exemption to operate DJI systems for compensation or 

hire within the NAS. The DJI Inspire 1 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

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. The DJI Inspire 1 

UAS is equipped with four main rotors; driven by Lithium Polymer battery powered by electric 

motors. The DJI Inspire 1 UAS that will be operated by Stephen Momot 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. 

BASIS FOR PETITION 

Petitioner, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY, 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 Inspire 1 UAS in the National Airspace System (NAS), and for an 
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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). 

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

aircraft and its operation, Sky’s The Limit Photo’s operation of DJI Inspire 1 UAS 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, Skys The Limit Photo 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. 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTO submits that the requested relief is proper since an equivalent level of 

safety will be ensured. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTO 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 Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). Furthermore, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTO will document and 

maintain all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UASs. 

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

limitations: Pilot in command, is requested by SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 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. 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY submits that he will 

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

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY also seeks an exemption from the requirements of Section 

91.121, entitled Altimeter Settings, DJI Inspire 1 UAS will not have a typical barometric altimeter 

onboard. However, altitude information of the 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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS within visual line of 

sight, at or below 400 feet AGL, will ensure a level of safety equivalent to Section 91.121. 

Additionally, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY seeks an exemption from the requirements of 

Section 91.151(b), entitled Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions. SKYS THE LIMIT 

PHOTOGRAPHY 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 minutes to the first point of 

intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 4.5 minutes. 
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In accordance with 14 C.F.R. § 11.81, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY provides the following 

information in support of its petition for exemption: 

A. Name And Address Of The Petitioner.

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

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY

OWNER/OPERATOR: STEVE MOMOT

3301 NW 64TH ST

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33309

(954)-369-6733

Email: SKYSTHELIMITPHOTO@OUTLOOK.COM

B. The Specific Sections Of 14 C.F.R. From Which SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks 

Exemption.

1. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAHPY 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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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—
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(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) 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; 

or 

(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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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, 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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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: 
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(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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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.

(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 last 

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

appliances are maintained. 
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(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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks And The Reason SKYS 

THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks The Relief. 

1. Extent Of Relief SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTGRAPHY Seeks And The Reason SKYS THE 

LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 flighthour 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, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 either 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, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 SKYS THE 
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LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY business; and (2) will not carry passengers or property for compensation 

or hire.

 

2. Extent Of Relief SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks And The Reason SKYS 

THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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., SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly

Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 Instruction Manual). 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do 

not require an airworthiness certificate in accordance with 14 C.F.R. Part 21, Subpart H. Therefore, 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY will ensure that the DJI Inspire 1 UASs 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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks And The Reason SKYS 

THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks Relief From Section 91.121. 

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

operations of the DJI Inspire 1 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), SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY seeks the requested relief because the DJI Inspire 1 

UAS 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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks And The Reason SKYS 

THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 DJI 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. SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY seeks the requested relief because without 
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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 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY proposes to conduct pursuant to this Petition.

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

Inspire 1 operating documents, and SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY proposed operating 

limitations, ensure that SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 15 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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Seeks And The Reason SKYS 

THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY requests relief from 

these Sections because the DJI Inspire 1 UAS do not require airworthiness certificate. 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, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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., SKYS THE 

LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY Aerial Operations Manual, Monthly Maintenance Log, and DJI Inspire 1 

Instruction Manual). Furthermore, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY will document and maintain 

all maintenance records for the DJI Inspire 1 UAS. 

D. The Reasons Why Granting SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 SKYS THE LIMIT 

PHOTOGRAPHY to safely, efficiently, and economically perform aerial video and photography of 

construction sites, real estate, and landscape over certain areas of the United States. Additionally, use 

of the and DJI Inspire 1 UAS 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 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UAS will be realized 

without implicating any privacy issues.

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

The DJI Inspire 1 UAS IS 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 
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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 UASs, 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. The 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 (weighing approximately 6 pounds 7.5 

ounces respectively, at maximum gross weight with length 17.3 inches respectively, width 17.7 inches 

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 UAS 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, UAS 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 UASs, 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. 
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4. There Are No Privacy Issues.

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

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY proposed operation of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs will not implicate 

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

operating documents (i.e., SKY’S THE LIMIT PHOTOPGRAPHY 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. 

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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY’ 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—

(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 identified under paragraph (1).
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(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, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY submits that the DJI Inspire 1 

UASs can operate safely in the NAS pursuant to FMRA Section 333, as demonstrated by: (a) the 

characteristics of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs; (b) the pilot certification requirement; and (c) the specific 

operating limitations. 

a. The Specifications Of The DJI Inspire 1 UASs Demonstrate Its Safe 

Characteristics. 

The DJI Inspire 1 UASs 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 Inspire 1 UASs. 

The technical specifications of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs are set forth by the DJI Inspire 1 

Specifications and Data Sheet, attached hereto as Exhibit A and B. 

(ii) The DJI Inspire 1 UASs 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 of the DJI Inspire 1 UASs is provided at 

pages 25-35 of the pages 12-16 and 45-50 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, attached hereto as 

Appendix A. 

(iii) The DJI 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, the DJI Inspire 1 UAs will remain stationary, in flight, for 3 

seconds or more. If, after 3 seconds, the 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 UAS are set forth at pages 

27 through 29 and for the DJI Inspire 1 at pages 13 through 15 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manuals, 

attached hereto as Appendix A.

(iv) 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 at pages 40 through 47 of the DJI Inspire 1 User Manual. DJI Inspire 1 

User Manuals are attached hereto as Appendix A.
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b Flight Operations Of DJI Inspire 1 UASs Are Limited To The Line Of Sight 

Of A Certificated Pilot in Command With A Safety Observer. 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 

UASs. Additionally, a safety observer will assist all pilots during flight time. 

c Flights Of DJI Inspire 1 UASs Will Be Conducted Pursuant To Specific 

Operating Limitations. 

In seeking this exemption, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY proposes to commercially 

operate DJI Inspire 1 UASs 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 500 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. 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 
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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 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. 

18. 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 
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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. 

19. 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. 

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

accordance with the operating documents. 

23. 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. 

24. 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. 

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. 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. 

27. 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. 

28. The UA must remain clear and yield the right of way to all manned aviation operations and 

activities at all times. 

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

30. 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 
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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). 

31. 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. 

32. 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 Web 

site: www.ntsb.gov. 

2. Reasons Why An Exemption From The Requirements Of Section 61.113(a) And (b) 

Would Not Adversely Affect Safety. 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 the DJI Inspire 

1 UASs 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 SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY’ 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, SKYS THE LIMIT 

PHOTOGRAPHY submits that the additional manned airmanship experience of a commercially

certificated pilot would not correlate to the airmanship skills necessary for SKYS THE LIMIT 

PHOTOGRAPHY’ 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). SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot (with a minimum of 5 hours of those hours 

as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations under the 
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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 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY’ proposed operations. The Administrator has held that prior 

documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with applicable regulations would 

ensure safe operations, stating as follows: 

In Exemption No. 11062, the FAA required that prior to conducting operations for the purpose 

of motion picture filming (or similar operations), the PIC must have accumulated and logged, in 

a manner consistent with 14 CFR 61.51(b), 25 hours of total time as a UAS rotorcraft pilot 

including at least 10 hours logged as a UAS pilot with a multi-rotor UAS. Prior to operations 

under Exemption No. 11062, the PIC must also have accumulated and logged a minimum of 5 

hours as a UAS pilot operating the same make and model of UAS to be used for operations 

under the exemption. For clarification, the FAA considers these minimum hour requirements to 

be inclusive rather than additive; i.e. 5 hours make and model time may be included in the 10 

hours of multi-rotor time and the 10 hours may be included in the total 25 hours of UAS 

rotorcraft time. In addition to the hour requirements, the PIC must accomplish 3 takeoffs and 

landings in the preceding 90 days (for currency purposes). The FAA finds that at a minimum, 

the flight hour requirements in Exemption No. 11062 are appropriate to practice and build 

proficiency in the skills necessary to safely conduct the petitioner’s proposed operations. The 

FAA also finds that prior documented flight experience that was obtained in compliance with 

applicable regulations would satisfy this requirement. Training, proficiency, and experiencebuilding flights can also be conducted under the grant of exemption to accomplish the required 

flight time. During training, proficiency, and experience-building flights the PIC is required to 

operate the UA with appropriate distances in accordance with 14 C.F.R 91.119. 

Exemption No. 11138 at page 15. 

Accordingly, SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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. 
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CONCLUSION

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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 UASs 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 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY to safely, efficiently, and economically operate the DJI Inspire 1 

UASs commercially within the NAS. WHEREFORE, in accordance with the Federal Aviation 

Regulations and the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, SKYS THE LIMIT 

PHOTOGRAPHY 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 SKYS THE LIMIT 

PHOTOGRAPHY to operate the DJI Inspire 1 UASs commercially for the purpose of conducting 

aerial video and photography over certain areas of the United States. Dated: June 12, 2015 

 

Submitted by,

________________________________ 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Stephen Momot

3301 NW 64th Street 

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Cell: 954.369.6733

Email: s.momot@hotmail.com

 

 
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APPENDIX A

DJI INSPIRE 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

SKYS THE LIMIT PHOTOGRAPHY 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) 

All specifications can be found in the attached user manual or at http://www.dji.com/product/inspire1/spec