Jeff Young

12662 Double Eagle Drive

Carmel, IN 46033

Seeking an exemption for Section 333 of P.L. 112-95, Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems. I seek an exemption to fly a microUAS for commercial purposes. This will benefit the 

community as follows: providing safe and affordable aerial imaging for real estate, advertising images, 

marketing images for churches, businesses, etc.

Request for Section 333 Exemption – Photography / Videography

May 17, 2015

by/for

Jeffrey S Young 

Doing Business As: Point of View Aerial 

This document constitutes an exemption Request under Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and 

Reform Act of 2012 for Aviation Unmanned to perform Aerial Photography by/for Jeffrey S. Young (DBA 

Point of View Aerial). The main use of this UAS would be taking aerial photos and video. The UAS system

that I plan to use is the DJI PHANTOM 3 and will be referenced in this document.

1. The safe operation to the NAS (National Airspace System) and/or persons and/or property will be kept 

to a minimum by always flying the UAS within visual eye contact, less than 400 ft above ground and 

never directly above persons or large public gatherings. The orientation of flights will be such that the 

pilot in command (PIC) always has a visual on the rear mounted LED flight Indicator. Additional safety 

features on the DJI PHANTOM 3 include: return to home, GPS and “Visual Positioning” systems, in-APP 

live telemetry, low voltage enhanced failsafe, along with operating in a less populated frequency range. 

A great safety feature of the Phantom 3 UAS is that if the Intelligent Flight Battery is running low, or if 

the UAS loses the connection with the remote controller for any reason, the aircraft will automatically 

return to the takeoff area and allow for a safe landing.

2. Pre-flight inspection would be performed every flight by checking battery condition/level in both the 

remote control transmitter and UAS and ensuring that the propellers are properly tightened. The 

binding/link feature will not let the UAS start if communication is not established. A check for powerlines, antennas and other overhead objects would be performed. Wind and weather conditions would 

be monitored and be a major factor for flying.

3. The radio frequency of the DJI PHANTOM 3 is in 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz range. Maximum take-off 

weight less than 1300g. The maximum ascent/decent speed is 5 m/s and the maximum flight Velocity is 

16 m/s.

4. I have many hours flying time with the DJI PHANTOM 3 and it is very consistent and reliable. 
5. I am in good medical health and sound mental health. No arrests or felonies. I have recently passed a 

background check.

6. The intended use of this DJI PHANTOM 3 is to make my skills as a UAS pilot and videographer 

available to my church, local business, real estate agents, etc. in need of aerial photography & 

videography.

7. All photo flights for hire would have the date, time, GPS coordinates along with the camera metadata 

recorded on a hard drive and the accompanying app. This data would be kept readily available for a 

period of 1 year after each aerial flight for hire.

Respectfully,

Jeff Young

DBA: Point of View Aerial (Indiana)

12662 Double Eagle Drive

Carmel, IN 46033

Phone: (317) 824-9954

jeff@pointofviewaerial.com

www.pointofviewaerial.com