Application for UAS Operators Permit

Petition for Exemption under Section 333

Name: Timothy Allen Webb

Address: 13759 Wheeler Acres Rd.

City, State, Zip Code: Grass Valley, Ca. 95949 

Email: timawebb@yahoo.com Phone: (530) 274-1019

The sections of 14 CFR for which I seek exemptions are parts FAR parts: 61.5 (1), 

61.3 (a)(c), 43.2, 43.3

Reasons for exemption request:

 Part 61.5 (1), to operate as pilot in command of quadcopter under 25 lbs gross wt.

 For aerial photography and survey for real estate development. 

 Part 61.3(a)(c) , I would like to operate the quadcopter as PIC without current Medical 

 Certificate. All operations are ground based with spotter backup.

 Parts 43.2, 43.3 the vehicle will be serviced and maintain according to Manufacture 

 Specs., myself, (I have over 2000 hrs of build and fly RC experience 

 Spanning 30 yrs. including high performance Aircraft and gliders).

Affect on the Public: 

Using the aerial photography of the quadcopter for observing real estate in non congested

rural areas allows potential advertisers and buyers to “First Person View” the properties. 

The electric powered craft is better for filming land and properties without the use of 

expensive turbine powered helicopters and film crews.

UAS Pilot Qualifications: a)35 hrs. private pilot student @ Alpine Aviation G.V.Ca.

 b)120 hrs. of ground school with pre solo examination passed

 c)148 hrs. flight simulator, focus of study= Navigation,pilotage 

 In Cessna 172 and 182. All flights, west coast United States.

 e)AMA member 10 yrs. Member no. 97388, Insured

 f)Advanced RC Pilot with 1500 hrs of fight time in 30 yrs.

Summary: Utilizing the DJI phantom 2+ Vision which is a 7 pound quadcopter with a 

mounted camera for the specific purpose of low elevation photography,the flying camera 

will be utilized for aerial photography in rural areas for commercial purposes, re: real 

estate development, golf course survey, agriculture/ water assessments , and general 

photography for entertainment via You Tube. 

 As per all regulations the UAS shall not fly within 5 mi. of active airports.

Not fly over 400 ft. AGL. Must stay within line of sight, (LOS) of pilot. Aircraft will not 

fly beyond 800 ft. radial from operator. As per Manufacturer, stay 100 ft from high power 

lines, don’t fly over congested areas or large groups of people. During Solar x flares, GPS 

connection & compass must be re-calibrated & functioning before flight.

 

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Aircraft Operations

DJI Phantom 2+ Vision

Aerial Photography

The Phantom 2 Vision+ includes the Phantom quadcopter, Camera, Gimbal, 

Propulsion System, Flight Control System, Remote Control and Wi Fi 

Communication System. 5.8 GHz Remote Control Receiver, Flight Control

System and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Module are inside the phantom. All Remote 

channels conform to all FCC regulations. Battery powered with a 11.1 V

5200mAh Lipo Battery capable of 25 minutes flight time.

Preflight Checklist

1. Check for Notams in area of operation.

2. Use local METAR and weather data through ForeFlight for weather conditions

3. Insure batteries in remote control, Phantom 2, range extender and FPV devise are 

fully charged

4. System/ Phantom

a) Gimbal clamp removed

b) Propellers mounted properly and in good condition

c) Micro SD card inserted

d) Gimbal can function normal

e) Motors start and run normally.

f) Camera connected to FPV via smart phone

g) GPS loaded with satellite connection

h) Magnetic Compass Calibration

 

Flight

 Only fly in VFR conditions with quadcopter in sight

 Never fly over obstacles where vehicle cannot be seen

 If radio signal lost, turn remote to go home mode

 Never fly in congested areas

 Obey all local, state, and federal laws at all times.

Thank you for your consideration of my petition, Timothy A. Webb