Brian Ozga

1027 Rymill Run 

Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

bozga2002@yahoo.com

Novemer 3, 2015

U.S. Department of Transportation

Docket Management System

1200 New Jersey Ave. SE

Washington, DC 20590

Dear Sir or Madam:

This application is being submitted on my own behalf without legal counsel or consulting

services.

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

and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, I, Brian Ozga, operator of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“SUASs”) equipped to 

conduct aerial photography and videography, hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal 

Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) to allow commercial operation of its SUASs, so long as such operations are

conducted within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as 

required by Section 333.1

I request this exemption in order to operate my UAV/UAS, DJI Phantom 3 Advanced, in order to 

provide services for profit to include aerial photography and aerial cinematography for real estate, 

landscaping companies and construction firms, agricultural modeling, crop monitoring operations, aerial 

mapping, special events to include but not limited to weddings, private or public parties/events,

business advertising, promotional events, geological surveying, environmental studies, and sUAS flight 

training. The requested exemption would permit the operation of sUAS under controlled conditions in 

the NAS that would be a) limited b) controlled c) predetermined and d) will provide safety 

enhancements to the already safe operations in the industry presently using conventional aircraft. 

Approval of this exemption would thereby enhance safety and fulfill the Secretary of Transportation’s 

(the FAA Administrator’s) responsibilities to “....establish requirements for the safe operation of such 

aircraft systems in the national airspace system.”

I currently hold an ATP pilot certificate, number 2675952, a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate, 

number 2675952CFI, an A&P Mechanic certificate, number 2675951, a first class medical certificate, and 

an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. I have over 7000 hours of flight time in various 

aircraft including single engine, multi engine, turboprops and jets. I have also accumulated over 50 

hours of flight time in the DJI Phantom 3, using it for personal use, and would like to expand into 

commercial use. I will operate this UAS as I would operate any aircraft I fly, with safety being the utmost 

importance, as well as making sure I am within full compliance of any and all Federal Aviation 

Regulations. 

 The ability to provide these services to other local businesses and individuals in my community 

will benefit them by opening up opportunities they otherwise did not have before. Traditional methods 

of aerial photography/videography are simply not viable options for the average consumer as they are 
costly and involve greater risks to everyone involved; i.e. the use of larger aircraft carrying humans and 

flammable fuel. By utilizing the UAV/UAS the same results can be achieved with much safer conditions.

Prior to each flight/operation of the UAV/UAS, I will conduct a thorough Pre-Flight Safety 

Inspection as outlined in the attached safety guidelines manual. All flights will be performed in 

authorized airspace, verified by using aeronautical VFR charts. Flights will not take place over densely 

populated areas or private property without the owner’s permission. The UAV/UAS will only be 

operated within visual line of sight and will not be flown near airports or above 400 feet. Any and all 

repairs will be performed only by the manufacturers authorized repair facilities/ providers and a record 

log will be kept of these repairs. The FAA can be confident that operations of this UAV/UAS will achieve 

at least the equivalent or greater level of safety 

The specific sections of 14 C.F.R from which I am seeking exemption are as follows:

14 C.F.R. Part 21;

14 C.F.R. 45.23(b);

14 C.F.R. 61.101(e)(4), & (5);

14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) & (b);

14 C.F.R. 61.133 (a);

14 C.F.R. 61.23(a) & (c);

14 C.F.R 91.7(a)

14 C.F.R. 91.9(b)(2);

14C.F.R. 91.109(a);

14 C.F.R. 91.119;

14 C.F.R. 91.121;

14 C.F.R. 91.151(a);

14 C.F.R. 91.203(a) & (b);

14 C.F.R. 91.405(a);

14 C.F.R. 91.407(a)(1);

14 C.F.R. 91.409(a)(2};

14 C.F.R. 91.417(a) & (b).

Thank you for your time and consideration to my request.

Sincerely, 

Brian Ozga