Jan 22, 2016 

Dear Sir or Madam: This application is being submitted on my own behalf without 

legal counsel or consulting services. 

Pursuant to Section 333 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (the Reform 

Act) and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, Quantec Solutions Group, Inc., operator of Small Unmanned 

Aircraft Systems (“SUASs”) equipped to conduct aerial photography and videography, 

hereby applies for an exemption from the listed Federal Aviation Regulations (“FARs”) 

to allow commercial operation of its SUASs, so long as such operations are conducted 

within and under the conditions outlined herein or as may be established by the FAA as 

required by Section 333.1 

As described more fully below, the requested exemption would permit the operation of 

small, unmanned and relatively inexpensive SUAS under controlled conditions in 

airspace that is 1). Limited 2). Predetermined and 3). controlled. The proposed 

exemption, if granted, would allow Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. to conduct 

commercial operations of small unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) meeting or 

exceeding all of the operational and safety requirements Congress has set forth in 

Section 333. 

Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. is a technology company that plans to exploit the 

capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Systems to ofer a multitude of services, including: 

- Aerial surveying - Search and Rescue - Event Photography /Videography - 

Agriculture purposes - Real Estate Photography - Aerial filmmaking and photography 

- Site inspections and monitoring - Wildlife and forestry monitoring - Educational 

and research operations - Business Advertising - Training 

Statutory Authority Section 333, titled “Special Rules for Certain Unmanned Aircraft 

Systems”, provides a mechanism for seeking expedited FAA authorization of safe civil 

UAS operations in the NAS. Section 333(a) states that the FAA “shall determine if 

certain unmanned aircraft systems may operate safely in the national airspace system 

before completion of the (comprehensive) plan and rulemaking required by section 

332(b)(1) of this Act or the guidance required by section 334 of this Act.” In Section 

332(b)(1), Congress made it clear that Section 333 provides a mechanism for 

“expedited operation authorization” if several factors are met. Petitioner meets all 

requirements to permit FAA approval of commercial UAS operations. 

The Petitioner Requests Relief From the Following: Regulations from which the 

exemption is requested: 

14 C.F.R. Part 21 14 C.F.R. 45.23 (b) 14 C.F.R. 61.113(a) and (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.7 (a) 

14 C.F.R. 91.9 (b) (2) 14 C.F.R. 91.109 14 C.F.R. 91.119 14 C.F.R. 91.121 14 C.F.R. 

91.151(a) 14 C.F.R. 91.203 (a) & (b) 14 C.F.R. 91.205 (b) 

14 C.F.R. 91.215 14 C.F.R. (91.401 - 91.417) 

Unmanned Aircraft System 
SUASs are oftentimes seen as superior to helicopters due to the smaller devices 

cheaper equipment and personnel cost, reduced noise and as such, a much smaller 

environmental impact which promotes public safety. 

We are petitioning for exemption to enable Quantec Solutions Group, Inc., to operate a 

DJI Phantom 3 Professional equipped with three-axis gimbals and using High-Def. 

cameras. These SUAS have a built- in capability to limit the height it flies above the 

ground, to limit the radius of the distance it flies from the operator and to exclude it 

from Class B, C and D airspace including a no fly zone feature. The Phantom 3 has a 

failsafe function autopilot system, which means when the communication between the 

Main Controller and the transmitter is disconnected, the outputs of all command sticks 

from controller will go to the center position. If the GPS signal is good enough, the 

system will automatically trigger Return to Home and will land safely. 

The above specifications meet with the Model Aircraft Operating Standards as set 

below: 

• Quantec Solutions Group, Inc., will only operate its SUAS in line of sight of a pilot 

and/or observer and will operate at sites that are a 'sufcient distance' from populated 

areas within the sterile area described in the FOPM. Such operations will insure that the 

SUAS will "not create a hazard to users of the national airspace system or the public." 

• When flying SUAS within 5 miles of an airport, Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. will 

obtain written approval from airport management. 

• Maximum flight time for each operational flight will be 30 minutes. 

• Flights will be terminated at 25% battery power reserve should that occur prior to the 

30 minute limit. 

• The SUAS will be programmed so that it will not be operated at an altitude of no 

more than 400 feet AGL. 

• Minimum crew for each operation will consist of the SUAS Pilot, and Visual Observer. 

• The SUAS operated by the petitioner weighs less than 55 pounds, including the 

payload (i.e. camera, lens, and gimbal). 

• The SUAS will operate at speeds of no more than 25 knots, can hover, and can 

simultaneously move vertically and horizontally. 

• Given the small size of the SUAS and the restricted sterile environment within which 

they will operate, our SUAS operations adhere to the Reform Act's safety requirements. 

The UA, powered by batteries, is smaller, lighter and more maneuverable than larger 

aircraft running on combustible fuel, it operates at lower altitudes with no people on 

board and will thereby reduce current risk levels and thereby enhance safety and 

diminish the likelihood of death or serious bodily injury. With a small payload and 

maximum flight time of only 25 minutes, this ofers little or no risk to national 

security. 
Low level oblique photos and video from several angles are far more efective than 

ground based imagery for displaying the characteristics of large, complex properties 

with several buildings and large trees. The applicants in the past have chartered 2-seat 

full-sized helicopters for this purpose, which has proven more costly than many 

potential clients have been able to aford. The benefits of reduced cost and improved 

quality of presentation from the UA will be valuable to and benefit many buyers and 

sellers of real property. 

Additionally, we request that we be allowed to use our system to benefit first 

responders nearby who might require assistance, including fire fighters, the police, the 

sherif, etc. all while remaining subject to all limitations cited in this application as we 

do so. 

 a. No flight will be made with a Gross weight exceeding 55 pounds; 

 b. All operations will occur in FAA Class G airspace at no more than 400 ft. AGL, at an 

airspeed of no more than 25 knots and no further than 3/4 NM from the PIC; 

 c. All operations must utilize a visual observer (VO). The VO and PIC must be able to 

communicate by voice at all times during a flight operation. 

 d. Operations will be restricted to flights over private property with the permission of 

the property owner. 

 e. All required permits/licenses will be obtained from state and local government 

prior to operation.

 f. Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. will not operate over densely populated areas 

 g. Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. will not operate over any open-air assembly of 

people.

h. Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. will not operate within 5 NM of an airport or heliport. 

i. Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. will not operate in conditions other than VFR and will 

maintain cloud separation and visibility requirements (500 feet below, 2,000 

horizontal and visibility greater than 3 miles).

We respectfully request exemption under Section 333 to enable Quantec Solutions 

Group, Inc., to operate efcient, limited, low-risk commercial SAUS operations for the 

activities stated respecting at all times the space and privacy of citizens and property 

whilst keeping our skies safe. 

Sincerely, 

Josiah J. Leverich - Owner Quantec Solutions Group, Inc. 210-363-5738 

Instrument Rated Pilot #2771578 

Phantom 3 Professional Specifications:
AIRCRAFT

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

Hover Accuracy • Vertical: +/- 0.1 m (when Vision Positioning is active) or +/- 

0.5 m

• Horizontal: +/- 1.5 m

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

Max Service Ceiling 

Above Sea Level

6000 m (Default altitude limit: 120 m above takeoff point)

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS

GIMBAL

Controllable Range Pitch -90° to +30°

Stabilization 3-axis (pitch, roll, yaw)

REMOTE CONTROLLER

Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Max Distance Up to 5 km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when 

FCC compliant

Up to 3.5 km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interference) when 

CE compliant

Mobile Device Holder For tablet or phone

Receiver Sensitivity 

(1%PER)

-101 dBm ±2 dBm

Transmitter Power 

(EIRP)

• FCC: 20 dBm

• CE: 16 dBm

INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY

Max Flight Time Approximately 23 minutes