August 1, 2015

Gabriel Ladd Condie

178 River Hills Dr.

Clayton, NC 27527

(919) 455-5155

Gcondie2000@yahoo.com

Scope:

Enhance and augment real estate listing photos and videos by using the DJI Phantom 3, DJI

Phantom 2 Vision+, DJI Inspire 1, DJI S1000+, DJI S900, Roboflight RF-70, and 3D Robotics 

Iris+ small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to conduct aerial photography and videography 

of real property.

UAV Phantom 3 Professional:

The DJI Phantom 3 is a quad-rotor Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) weighing less than 3 

pounds. The Phantom 3 sUAS that Gabriel Ladd Condie will be responsible for also utilizes a 

mobile ground station. The sUAS features a safety Return to Home function that in the event of a 

signal loss, the sUAS will return to a preset position and land. The Return to Home feature can

also be triggered manually. The remote connects to your phone or tablet, and a 720p HD view of 

everything your camera sees as you fly is displayed live. This immersive view streams to you in 

absolute clarity, enabling safe flying. From takeoff to landing, the Phantom 3 responds to 

commands while automatically handling the most complex aspects of safe, stable flight. An 

additional safety feature can be set to only allow flight within a given distance and altitude and 

Auto-Return Home ensures a safe return to the takeoff location.

Request:

An exemption from 91.7(a), 91.119, 91.121, 91.151(a), 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(2) and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) as was granted to Ralph J. Apel in Exemption No. 11410

Petition:

I request an exemption from TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL

REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113 (a) and (b); 91.7 (a); 91.119 (c);

91.121; 91.151 (a); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (1) and (2); 91.417(a) and (b)

The Extent Of Relief that Gabriel Ladd Condie seeks

1. Extent of Relief that Gabriel Ladd Condie seeks regarding Section 61.113 (a) and (b)

Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations

a. Relief from Section 61.113 (a) and (b) is requested to allow a Pilot in Command 

holding a Private Pilots Certificate to operate the sUAS. The flight would be 

complimented by a Visual Observer who, along with the pilot, will maintain Visual 

Line of Sight with the sUAS at all times. sUASs are not able to carry passengers.

2. Extent of Relief that Gabriel Ladd Condie seeks in regards to Section 91.7(a) Civil Aircraft 

Airworthiness
Relief from Section 91.7(a) is requested to allow Gabriel Ladd Condie to determine

airworthiness of the sUAS. As part of this determination the following will be adhered to:

a) Prior to the sUAS's flight the PIC will inspect the sUAS to ensure it is in a condition that 

will be conducive for a safe flight. The ground control station will be included in the 

above inspection.

b) Gabriel Ladd Condie will follow the sUAS’s aircraft/component, maintenance, overhaul, 

replacement, inspection and life limit requirements.

c) Gabriel Ladd Condie will comply with all manufacturer Safety Bulletins.

3. Extent of Relief that Gabriel Ladd Condie seeks in regards to Section 91.119

Minimum Safe Altitudes General relief from 91.119 is requested to allow Gabriel Ladd Condie 

to operate the sUAS at altitudes not to exceed 400’ AGL over private property at a distance at or 

greater than 5NM from the nearest airport as depicted on current Aeronautical Charts. Gabriel 

Ladd Condie also wishes to be granted exemption to operate at an altitude not greater than 50’ 

AGL (below tree level) between 1NM and 5NM from the nearest airport as depicted on current 

Aeronautical Charts.

Gabriel Ladd Condie will adhere to the following in order to maintain an acceptable level of 

safety associated with operations over private property:

a) Gabriel Ladd Condie will display signs in the immediate vicinity of operations stating: 

“Aerial Photography in Progress. Use Caution.”

b) Gabriel Ladd Condie will not allow the sUAS to operate at a speed greater than 10kts.

c) Gabriel Ladd Condie will require the sUAS operator (PIC) to be fully trained on the

sUAS by adhering to the recommendations contained within the sUAS’s operating 

manual.

d) Gabriel Ladd Condie will not operate over private property without first finding a 

suitable alternate landing spot on the property.

e) Gabriel Ladd Condie will abort the flight in the event of unpredicted obstacles or

emergencies in accordance with the operating documents.

f) Gabriel Ladd Condie will utilize a two man flight team consisting of the Pilot in

Command (PIC) and a Visual Observer (VO). This team will maintain visual line of sight 

with the sUAS at all times and remain within hearing of one another.

g) Gabriel Ladd Condie will not permit flight around vessels, vehicles and structures

without permission from the owner.

4. Extent of Relief that Gabriel Ladd Condie seeks in regards to Section 91.121 Altimeter 

Settings

a. Relief from 91.121 is requested because the sUASs utilizes electronic GPS with a 

barometric sensor. In order to maintain an equal level of safety that 91.121 requires, 

the PIC of the sUAS will abort the flight in the events that the sUAS loses

communications with the GPS signal.

5. Extent of Relief that Gabriel Ladd Condie seeks in regards to Section 91.151(b) Fuel 

Requirements for Flight in VFR Conditions

a. Relief from 91.151(b) is requested to the extent that allows Gabriel Ladd Condie to

operate the sUAS up to a point (considering wind and forecast weather conditions) 

that there is enough power to fly at normal cruising speed to the intended landing 

point and land the sUAS with 30% battery power remaining.
6. Extent of Relief that Gabriel Ladd Condie seeks in regards to Sections 91.405(a),

91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1), and (a)(2), 91.417(a) and (b) These are all associated a with 

Airworthiness certificate

7. Relief from 91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), and (a)(2), and 91.417(a) and (b) is requested to the 

extent that allows Gabriel Ladd Condie to operate the sUAS as necessary. These sections are 

all related to airworthiness certificates of aircraft. There is not currently an airworthiness 

certificate for aircrafts. There is not currently an airworthiness certificate for sUAS’s.

8. The sUASs. Gabriel Ladd Condie would comply in full to any conditions and limitations that 

the Administrator would place in order to receive an approved Grant of Exemption.

Public Interest:

Aerial videography for real estate marketing has been around for a long time through manned 

fixed wing aircraft and helicopters, but for small business owners, its expense has been costprohibitive. Granting this exemption to me would allow me to provide this service at a much 

lower cost. My sUASs will pose no threat to the public given its small size and lack of 

combustible fuel when compared to manned aircraft. The operation of my sUASs will minimize 

ecological damage and promote economic assisting the real estate market.

Conclusion:

As set forth herein, Gabriel Ladd Condie 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 sUAS commercially. The Administrator will be assisting small business by

granting this petition. In accordance with the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, 

Gabriel Ladd Condie respectfully requests that the FAA Administrator grants this petition for 

exemption from TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS SECTIONS 61.113 

(a) and (b); 91.7 (a); 91.119 (c); 91.121; 91.151 (a); 91.405 (a); 91.407 (a) (1); 91.409 (a) (1) and 

(2); 91.417 (a) and (b)

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely,

Gabriel Condie