Petition for Exemption 14 CFR § 11.81 

Exemption petition under SEC 333 

Your name and mailing address. You may include other contact information such as a fax number, 

telephone number, or email address; 

Name: Brian Parks

Address: 1331 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S, College Station, TX 77840

Phone: 817-291-4527 

Email: Brian.P.Parks@gmail.com

The specific section or sections of 14 CFR from which you seek an exemption; 

Petition for Exemption under Sec 333 

The extent of relief you seek and the reason you seek the relief; 

Sec 333 prohibits the use of a UAS for commercial purposes on private property. I am an 

Independent Contractor and I am petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service to 

private land owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture aerial photos and videos of said 

property for purposes including renovations, insurance property claims, landscaping, and for use as 

a marketing tool for businesses. I would like to be able to accept payment for these services; 

therefore, making this a commercial use of a UAS.

How your request would benefit the public as a whole; 

My request benefits the public as a whole by providing an opportunity for small business owners, 

real estate agents, and others who wish to document their land or property to take advantage of 

the technology that now exists in the form of UAS.

Reasons why the exemption would not adversely affect safety, or how the exemption would 

provide a level of safety at least equal to the existing rule; 

My understanding of the importance of safety regarding FAA regulated airspace makes me a good 

candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not putting air safety in any accelerated risk. When flying 

for this commercial purpose I would be flying at a maximum altitude of 100 feet and flying mostly 

vertically for the purposes of taking video and photos, decreasing the risk of any interference. My 
general knowledge of the aviation safety systems implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure 

that safety would not be affected by my operations. I would not be flying near disaster areas, 

sporting events, or high traffic areas including airports without prior consent, and I would pay 

attention to NOTAMS. Upon release, I plan to use the FAA's sanctioned 'B4UFLY Smarthphone App'.

I Intend to follow these suggested safety regulations 

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always fly at or below 100 ft.

• Always keep people and pets at least 35 feet (10 meters) away when the battery is 

connected. 

• Keep children out of the vicinity of this product at all times. 

• Always use fully charged batteries. 

• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. 

• Always remove batteries before disassembly. 

• Always keep moving parts clean. 

• Always keep parts dry. 

• Always let parts cool after use before touching. 

• Always remove batteries after use. 

• Always have a first aid kit with you. 

• Always have an appropriate fire extinguisher with you. 

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. 

• Never touch moving parts.

A summary we can publish in the Federal Register Federal Register;

I, Brian Parks, am seeking an exemption of the FAA’s Sec 333 rules that does not allow the use of an 

unmanned aircraft to be used for commercial purposes in regards to national airspace safety. I am 

an Independent Contractor and I am petitioning for an exemption to provide a commercial service 

to private land owners and companies who wish to obtain and capture aerial photos and videos of 

said property for purposes including renovations, insurance property claims, landscaping, and for 

use as a marketing tool for businesses. I would like to be able to accept payment for these services; 

therefore, making this a commercial use of a UAS. My understanding of the importance of safety 

regarding FAA regulated airspace makes me a good candidate for exemption of Sec 333 while not 

putting air safety in any accelerated risk. When flying for this commercial purpose I would be flying 

at a maximum altitude of 100 feet and flying mostly vertically for the purposes of taking photos and 

video, decreasing the risk of any interference. My general knowledge of the aviation safety systems 

implemented by the FAA would be used to ensure that safety would not be affected by my 

operations. I would not be flying near disaster areas, sporting events, or high traffic areas including 

airports without prior consent, and I would pay attention to NOTAMS. I appreciate the FAA’s 

consideration of this petition for exemption.
Any additional information, views, or arguments available to support your request; 

I am fully aware of the pre flight safety checks and procedures implicated in the operation manual 

for the DJI Phantom 3 and intend to implement pre flight safety checks and utilize the safety 

technology provided with this unit. I intend to only fly in non populated, residential or rural areas 

and stay clear of all utility lines etc. I intend to be fully aware of my surroundings at all times and to 

only fly the unmanned aircraft within a visual line of sight and only in Visual Flight Conditions. I 

understand the and will comply with all the health and safety regulations for PIC’s and will be the 

only operator under this exemption.

UAV Model Phantom 3 Professional

Weight (including battery and propellers) 1280 g

Diagonal size (including propellers) 590 mm

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 3 m/s

Max Speed 16 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Software altitude limit 120m above takeoff point

If you want to exercise the privileges of your exemption outside the United States, you must state 

the reason;

I have no intention of using this exemption outside the United States.