U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20590

Petition for Exemption Under 14 CFR § 11.81 to Allow Commercial Use of Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems

Petitioner: 

Ideaship Studios LLC 

Brian Smith, Managing Member

3939 S. Harvard Ave. Ste. 165 

Tulsa, OK 74135

Tel. 918-994-1500

Email: brians@ideashipstudios.com 

Website: ideashipstudios.com 

Sections Ideaship Studios LLC seeking relief: 

FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, PL 112-95 FEB. 14, 2012, Section 333, 14 CFR 

Part 21, subpart H, 14 CFR Part 61.113(a) and (b), 14 CFT Part 91: 91.103(b)(2), 91.105, 91.109, 

91.119, 91.121, 91.151, 1.405, 91.407, 91.409, 91.417 

Ideaship Studios LLC is seeking exemption in order to operate small Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems (sUAS) for commercial purposes and to comply with FAA regulations. 

Commercial purposes include: aerial videography and photography services, surveying, real 

estate, cinematography, corporate videos, special events. We will also volunteer our services for 

any search and rescue or emergency situation if requested by any local, state, or federal agency.

I, Brian Smith, owner and Managing Member of Ideaship Studios LLC, have a firm 

understanding of regulations, safety, and the responsibilities that are associated with FAA 

Airspace. Although I have not yet completed my private pilot certificate, I have completed many 

hours of ground instruction, completed the Sporty’s Online Private Pilot course, and am 

attending the two week UAS online safety course offered by Dr. Patrick Ford of Embry-Riddle 

Aeronautical University. 

The sUAS aircraft used in these commercial operations will be the DJI Inspire 1. The DJI Inspire 

1 weighs less than 55 pounds, has GPS abilities, and is a common aircraft used in similar exempt 

businesses. This aircraft is meticulously maintained, and our rigorous preflight checklist ensures 

that all rotors, blades, gimbal, battery, software and firmware updates are in place before each 

flight. We log all flight operations with this aircraft and adhere to all no-fly zones with the 
onboard DJI No Fly Zone restricted airspace feature, a variety of mobile applications that give us 

flight parameters and restrictions, and consultation with our ATP rated CFI pilot/consultant. 

We fly this aircraft at all times with two independent controllers and telemetry systems - one for 

the PIC, and the other for the camera operator. We do this to ensure that the PIC is not 

overloaded with the tasks of properly framing and shooting video, so they maintain line of sight 

with the aircraft at all times, focus on the safety of persons and property in the vicinity, and 

comply with all rules and regulations. 

The Tulsa Metro area is rapidly growing with an influx of new business, civic, and cultural 

developments. Our goal as an established local production company is to utilize this exciting 

new aerial technology to capture a unique perspective of our city and state to promote economic 

growth, increased tourism, and enhanced pride in our community. 

The aircraft is registered under certificate number FA3W3W7CEC in accordance with Section 

44711 and Part 47 and Part 45, Subpart C.

Ideaship Studios LLC will require maintenance and inspections to be performed based on the 

requirements of the manufacturer to maintain air worthiness. All repair and maintenance will be 

performed by qualified personnel. 

Ideaship Studios LLC wishes to be good stewards of this emerging technology and will require 

sUAS training and test flights of all Pilots in Command (PIC) before any commercial flight, and 

will conduct all flights in accordance with the FAA standards and regulations set forth by the 

exemption if granted. 

Ideaship Studios LLC respectfully requests that the FAA grant its exemption within its authority 

pursuant to the Federal Aviation Act, 85 P.L. 726 (1958).

Respectfully, 

Brian Smith 

Ideaship Studios LLC 

3939 S. Harvard Ave. Ste. 165 

Tulsa, OK 74135