83 Section 333 Exemption Challenges

Experiences of a Section 333 exemption recipient, drones over Paris landmarks cause a commotion, and Rhode Island wants to regulate commercial and recreational drones. Guest Mark Burns is the owner of Burnz Eye View LLC , a promotion and marketing company located in Southern California and specializing in aerial and “ MōVI ” filming. On January 23, 2015, Burnz Eye View became only the 16th company in the United States to receive a Section 333 exemption from the FAA allowing Burnz Eye View to fly sUAS commercially. We talk with Mark about the process of obtaining the exemption, utilizing the services of an aviation attorney, and communications with the FAA. Mark also describes the challenge of operating within the limits of the exemption. He advises UAV operators to create a logbook to document flying time and maintenance in order to demonstrate proficiency to potential clients and for insurance purposes. Mark points to Skyward as a company that can help you set up a digital logbook. Burnz Eye View began with aerial video for the real estate industry, but since the exemption Mark is looking to expanding into television and commercial films, insurance/structure/bio inspection with thermal and IR/EO, and integrating sUAS in national parks and sporting event activities. Mark was first introduced to flying as a Marine while serving as aircrew in the back of a CH-46E helicopter in Okinawa, Japan. After serving for over nine years, Mark went on to work in the greater Washington D.C. area as a government contractor in the intelligence and biometrics fields. Mark and his family moved to California in 2009 and he started Burnz Eye View in 2013. News Mystery drones ‘fly over French capital’ Mysterious drones over Paris cause panic At least five drones were spotted flying over a number of Paris landmarks on two consecutive nights. The sites included the US embassy, the Eiffel Tower, the Place de la Concorde, the Invalides military museum, a train station, the Paris Opera, the Tuileries gardens, and Paris’ Montparnasse Tower. 3 arrested over Paris drone; no known link to night flights Three Al-Jazeera journalists arrested for flying drone in Paris Three Al Jazeera journalists were arrested for flying in some woods in western Paris. They say they were filming a report on the mystery drone flights. Two were subsequently released. RI lawmakers want to study, regulate drones The “ Rhode Island Unpiloted Aerial Vehicles Act ” [PDF] would give the state the authority to regulate commercial and recreational drones: Drones would have to be registered with the Department of Public Safety. Operation would be limited near airports, military and government buildings, and schools. It would be illegal to take pictures or video of a private building without permission. Mentioned No Film School channel on YouTube for guidance on how to take your aerial cinematography to the next level. RageCams for camera lens modifications to change focal length or eliminate fisheye effects.