Section 333 Authorizations Granted

The 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act (P. L. 115-254) repealed Section 333 and replaced it with Section 44807. You can read Section 333 historical data below.

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Grant Issued Petitioner Operation/Mission Authorizations
Staeppen Metrology Aerial viewing, video recording, signal analysis, laser measurement and concentration measurements for the civil, structural, architectural, and construction industry Exemption 14906 (PDF)
DVerse Corporation Aerial video and photography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, cinematography, newsgathering, residential and commercial infrastructure inspections, search and rescue, and training Exemption 14903 (PDF)
Transportation Technology Center Inc Research, development, demonstrations, aerial inspections, incident assessments, and training Exemption 14899 (PDF)
Electric Power Research Institute Inc Evaluations of potential applications relating to electric generation and transmission facilities, including video surveillance and inspection; the collection of other data (such as power leakage and RF field generation) and appropriate operating conditions for sUAS in proximity to power generation and transmission facilities, and training to sUAS operators employed or contracted to electric utilities Exemption 14875 (PDF)
Theiss UAV Solutions LLC Aerial videography and photography, flight training , agricultural purposes, environmental management, data collection and analysis, remote sensing, 2D and 3D mapping, aerial surveying, aerial inspection and monitoring of land and structures, educational and research operations, and construction site inspections and monitoring Exemption 14880 (PDF)
Sean Joseph Aerial photography, videography, and inspections for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, cinematography, news gathering, infrastructure, search and rescue, and emergency disaster relief, as well as training Exemption 14890 (PDF)
Coopers Hawk UAV Inc Aerial surveying, imaging, and inspections Exemption 14901 (PDF)
Christopher L Meyer Aerial video and photography of weddings, family photography, demonstrations, promotional advertisement, special events, sporting events, inspections, and real estate; and UAS training Exemption 14893 (PDF)
Deere and Company Aerial data collection, photography, and videography applications Exemption 14913 (PDF)
Lochinvar Media Corporation Aerial videography and photography, precision agriculture and environmental management and analysis, aerial inspection of land and structures, journalism and news gathering, real estate marketing, and closed-set motion picture and television film making and production Exemption 14911 (PDF)
Joseph O Wirth dba Real Eye Recon Aerial photography and videography for construction sites, real estate, and agriculture Exemption 14908 (PDF)
Casey Lewiston Aerial photography and video recording Exemption 14905 (PDF)
Daniel Rappucci Aerial imaging and videography of boats Exemption 14902 (PDF)
Universal Aviation Solutions Aerial data collection and closed-set motion picture and television filming Exemption 14697 (PDF)
Rocketship Systems Inc Aerial data gathering for surveillance, mapping, surveying, research, development, and product demonstrations Exemption 14898 (PDF)
Qualcomm Technology, Inc. Research and development Exemption 12783 (PDF)
Sam Hodge Aerial photography and videography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities; for television, public events, cinematography and news gathering; for inspection/photography of structures and infrastructure; for providing live video feed to assist with search and rescue operations; and for training in the use and application of a UAS Exemption 14876 (PDF)
Gregory Brice Aerial data collection for construction sites, appraisals, real-estate marketing, economic development, civic landmarks, and special event coverage, as well as training Exemption 14882 (PDF)
Robert Lacy Aerial photography and/or video for real estate, architecture, construction, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, cinematography, newsgathering, inspections, infrastructure inspections, search and rescue, and UAS training Exemption 14891 (PDF)
David L Mathews PLS Aerial videography and photography of construction sites, real estate, civil landscapes, special events, and private and governmental training Exemption 14894 (PDF)
Kris A Darney Aerial imaging for real estate, marketing, land management, and special events Exemption 14897 (PDF)
Armstrong Aerial Imaging LLC Aerial photography and videography for real estate, construction site monitoring, inspection of buildings and structures, precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, civil planning, and stock aerial photography Exemption 14907 (PDF)
UASUSA Aerial data gathering for agricultural applications, aerial inspections, mapping, surveying, search and rescue, research and development, and product demonstrations Exemption 14904 (PDF)
Xpress Digital Video Motion picture filming, aerial imaging for real estate, short range inspection, mapping and survey, agriculture, and search and rescue Exemption 14900 (PDF)
Chronicle UAS Aerial photography and inspections for security, search and rescue, emergency services, oil/gas and other infrastructure, and wildlife purposes Exemption 14896 (PDF)
VeryMobileApps LLC Aerial photography and videography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities; for television, public events, cinematography and news gathering; for inspection/photography of structures and infrastructure; for providing live video feed to assist with search and rescue operations; and for training in the use and application of a UAS Exemption 14878 (PDF)
Sky Pics Aerial data collection for construction sites, appraisals, real-estate marketing, economic development, civic landmarks, special event coverage, and training Exemption 14888 (PDF)
JANUS Research Group Inc Terrain survey and mapping, precision silviculture, agriculture; lake, river, and swamp spectroscopy data collection, remote sensing and inspecting, photography, videography, filmmaking, training and research Exemption 14892 (PDF)
Modovolate Aviation, LLC Aerial data collection Exemption 12634 (PDF)
Lift Technologies LLC dba Lift Tech Aerial data collection, including aerial surveying, photography, videography, and inspection for building inspection, utilities and pipelines, agriculture, and real estate purposes Exemption 14895 (PDF)
Ryan Noonan Aerial video and photography of real estate properties, special events, and film sets Exemption 14912 (PDF)
Howard Cash Marsh Aerial videography and photography of construction sites, real estate, and landscape Exemption 14872 (PDF)
Ferrer Video Productions Aerial videography and photography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, cinematography, news gathering, inspections of utility infrastructures, and training Exemption 14877 (PDF)
Excel Aerial LLC Aerial photography for surveying, mapping, data collection, remote sensing, educational and research operations, first response, search and rescue, agriculture, railroad and motor-vehicle road inspection, utility, unmanned aircraft flight school, filmmaking, real estate, and event security Exemption 14883 (PDF)
Lofty Vision LLC Aerial photography and videography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, cinematography and news gathering, utility infrastructure and power lines, search and rescue, and training Exemption 14886 (PDF)
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Aerial risk assessment, risk management, loss control, and UAV research and development Exemption 14870 (PDF)
Harrison Wolf In-class flight scenarios for the application of unmanned aircraft safety, videography, photography, and aerial surveying Exemption 14873 (PDF)
WellGuard Outsourcing Services Aerial photography, videography, inspections, and training to certified pilots in the use of UAS Exemption 14879 (PDF)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Aerial data collection for education and research programs, including training, surveys, remote sensing applications, research and development, collision avoidance/sense-and-avoid technologies, monitoring, precision agriculture, mapping, emergency and disaster response/assessment, inspections, GPS research, photography, and videography Exemption 14884 (PDF)
Renato Cortabitarte Martin Aerial video and photography to be used in television commercials, weather, traffic, news reports, and sporting events Exemption 14874 (PDF)
Artur Segieda Aerial film making, photography, videography, surveying, data acquisition, structural and patrolling inspections for pipeline, energy, utility, construction, real estate, precision agriculture and other industries, search and rescue, remote sensing, community awareness, education, training, and research operations Exemption 14881 (PDF)
John Walrond Aerial photography and videography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, cinematography, newsgathering, utility inspections, search and rescue, and training Exemption 14885 (PDF)
Thunderlab Digital Media LLC Motion picture and television operations Exemption 14889 (PDF)
Mark Allen Wright LLC Commercial operations of aerial photography and videography for inspections Exemption 14869 (PDF)
ADvTECH Environment Inc Water body inspections and to support flood control facility inspections Exemption 14858 (PDF)
American Drone Photography Aerial videography and cinematography for enhancement of academic community awareness, for augmentation of real estate listing videos, for creation of visual and topography layout videos of search and rescue missions for state and local agencies, education, agricultural inspections, building and construction zone inspections, and for data collection Exemption 14861 (PDF)
Dead On Design Aerial photography and videography for real estate, and to benefit first responders who might require assistance Exemption 14864 (PDF)
Davis Tower Group LLC Aerial photography for structural inspections and surveying, and to benefit first responders who might require assistance Exemption 14867 (PDF)
Lawrence Toth Aerial imaging and video of real estate and landmarks Exemption 14856 (PDF)
Osprey Production Group Aerial cinematography of golf courses and resorts to use in TV and film production Exemption 14859 (PDF)
Rise Above Media Aerial photography and videography of real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities for television, public events, cinematography and news gathering, and for inspection and photography of structures and infrastructure Exemption 14862 (PDF)
Bend Aerial Photography LLC Aerial photography and videography for real estate, and to benefit first responders who might require assistance Exemption 14865 (PDF)
Richie Howard Photography Photography and videography of nature, landscapes, commercial and residential real estate, and outdoor adventure activities, such as rafting, kayaking, and sailing for construction site updates, surveys, tourism promos, marketing/advertising, emergency management partnering, and assisting local media Exemption 14868 (PDF)
Dustin Woodworth Aerial videography and cinematography to enhance the academic community awareness, and to augment real estate listing videos Exemption 14857 (PDF)
Lake Survey LLC dba The Mapping Network Aerial data collection and surveying services of land, water, sediment, and vegetation aerial imaging, mapping, 3D modeling, for the oil and gas industry, structure inspections, agriculture, real estate properties, and construction site surveys Exemption 14860 (PDF)
Grapeseeker Video and Graphics Videography and photography for structure inspections, marketing, and private events, and to benefit first responders who might require asistance Exemption 14863 (PDF)
Hub Media Company Commercial videography and photography for real estate, and to benefit first responders who might require assistance Exemption 14866 (PDF)
Sellers Photo Aerial imaging for video and still photography Exemption 14852 (PDF)
Addison M Dickinson Aerial photography, videography, and inspection for public safety support operations, utilities, precision agriculture, wildlife and forestry monitoring, aerial surveying, construction site inspection and monitoring, infrastructure inspection and monitoring, and scientific research Exemption 14824 (PDF)
Mohawk Valley Community College Aerial photography, videography, surveying, closed-set motion picture filming, inspections, search and rescue, and training Exemption 14827 (PDF)
Kohn Design and Printing Company Inc Aerial photography for the television and commercial video industry Exemption 14830 (PDF)
Christopher D Herzog Aerial photography for the advertising, motion picture and television industries Exemption 14833 (PDF)
Carl Turek Aerial photography and videography for real estate, structure inspection, architecture, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, news gathering, and search and rescue operations Exemption 14838 (PDF)
HD Aerial Inc Aerial photography and closed-set filming for the commercial video industry Exemption 14845 (PDF)
Sean Egan Aerial photography, videography, and cinematography for real estate and events Exemption 14839 (PDF)
Brandon Sidebottom Imaging for a variety of commercial, public and residential uses specifically targeting real estate, golf courses, construction, and weddings Exemption 14853 (PDF)
Sky View Photography Inc Aerial photography, cinematography, videography, mapping, crop surveying, and inspections Exemption 14847 (PDF)
New Vistas Imaging Aerial imaging, photography, videography, and cinematography focusing on real estate, construction, site inspection and roofing, sporting events, and contracting with other photographers to provide aerial imaging support for their projects Exemption 14850 (PDF)
Low Altitude Imaging Inc Aerial photography and cinematography services Exemption 14825 (PDF)
Nevada Dynamics LLC Pursue research and development of UAS software Exemption 14828 (PDF)
Greg Prinkey Aerial photography and videography for real estate, structure inspection, architecture, land surveying, engineering, television, public events, newsgathering, search and rescue, and training Exemption 14831 (PDF)
Denison Yacht Sales Inc Yacht photography and filming of special events Exemption 14834 (PDF)
Aerial Video Service LLC Aerial photography and videography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering, insurance inspection, television, public events, newsgathering, search and rescue, and agriculture Exemption 14840 (PDF)
Warren J Jones Aerial photography and videography for real estate, architecture, land surveying, engineering and other related professional activities; television, public events, cinematography and news gathering; inspection of structures; live video feed to assist with search and rescue operations; training in the use and application of a UAS Exemption 14835 (PDF)
Mark Liponis MD Aerial videography Exemption 14841 (PDF)
Match Point Productions Aerial operations is to provide a more affordable, high-quality production system for a variety of governmental, commercial, public, and residential uses, specifically targeting construction sites before and after, appraisals, real-estate marketing, economic development, civic landmarks, special event coverage, and private and governmental training Exemption 14844 (PDF)
BOSH Precision Agriculture LLC dba Digital Harvest Aerial mapping and surveying Exemption 14848 (PDF)
Owyhee Air Research Inc Aerial research and data collection, to include: aerial wildlife census data surveying, aerial fire and hotspot detection, and aerial photographic and video imagery Exemption 14851 (PDF)
FlyBy Imagery Marketing Aerial videography and cinematography to develop community awareness for housing and business properties Exemption 11599 (PDF)
Steven Robert Adams Chicago Aerial Video Aerial photography and cinematography for real estate listings, land development, events, promotional videos, and closed set motion picture filming Exemption 14823 (PDF)
Baesel Media Group Inc Aerial photography, videography, closed-set filming, surveying, and training Exemption 14826 (PDF)
Virginia Drone Services Aerial imaging, photography, videography, and mapping Exemption 14829 (PDF)
GenevaSix4 LLC Aerial imaging for construction sites, appraisals, real estate marketing, aerial acquisitions, and search and rescue Exemption 14832 (PDF)
KM3 Media dba KM3 Multi Media Marketing Inc Aerial video and photography of construction and real estate sites, agricultural, and forestry purposes Exemption 14836 (PDF)
Down Below Photo Videography LLC Videography and photography for real estate purposes Exemption 14843 (PDF)
Daedalus Imaging LLC Aerial video and photography primarily of real property and infrastructure Exemption 14837 (PDF)
Brent Habbeshaw Capture images of farmlands, crop fields and property Exemption 14842 (PDF)
LifeWrx Media LLC UAS flights for production of videos for local broadcast, construction, mapping, and environmental impact analysis Exemption 14846 (PDF)
Boh Bros Construction Co LLC Photography and monitoring of construction sites Exemption 14849 (PDF)
Tulalip Tribes of Washington Image capture for use in video programs and the newspaper owned by the Tribe Exemption 14780 (PDF)
Flintridge Aerial Services Aerial photography and videography for real estate listings; yacht brokerage/listings; private events including weddings, parties, etc.; commercials/promotions for businesses, communities, golf courses, marinas, etc.; imaging for crop health and/or production estimates in the agriculture industry; pictures/video of private land owners' property; support for law enforcement and/or first responders as needed/requested Exemption 14801 (PDF)
Hill Land Surveying Aerial photography, surveying, and agricultural mapping Exemption 14783 (PDF)
Home Drone Realty LLC Aerial photography and videography for real estate, group photos, weddings, reunions, charities, and to enhance academic research Exemption 14804 (PDF)
John L Lowery and Associates Inc Industrial inspections of flare stacks and related process equipment in the chemical and petrochemical industries Exemption 14808 (PDF)
Sommer Partnership dba A&R Video Aerial photography and videography; state, county, local level infrastructure inspections and construction industry projects; industrial inspections and evaluations; insurance industry safety and claims evaluations; real estate marketing, environmental study and evaluations; state, county and local law enforcement with appropriate court oversight Exemption 14811 (PDF)
VSI Aerial LLC Aerial surveying, inspection, and photography Exemption 14814 (PDF)
Walton Communications Aerial data collection, including data capture, photography, videography, and inspections Exemption 14817 (PDF)
Hover Solutions LLC Aerial imaging and videography, event aerial videography, aerial mapping and surveying, aerial inspection, UAS education, UAS operator training , and closed-set motion picture and television filming and production Exemption 14787 (PDF)
Intuitive Machines Aerial photography, videography, and inspection for precision agriculture, oil and gas infrastructure, and utilities Exemption 14820 (PDF)
Wendy Erikson Anstine dba Drone Difference LLC Aerial photography, videography, cinematography, newsgathering, surveying, inspections, and training Exemption 14790 (PDF)

 

Last updated: Thursday, May 18, 2023