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Business: Wingnut Aerial Imaging
Name: Steve Fines
Phone: 320-266-0785
Email: steve@wingnutaerial.com
Website: http://www.wingnutaerial.com/
Address: 1135 Mill Creek Circle
City: St. Cloud
State: MN
ZIP: 56303
Received exemption: 07/22/2015
Applied: 04/13/2014
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Use category: Aerial photography
Targeted clients: Real estate, home inspectors, commercial buildings.
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Wingnut-Aerial-Imaging-LLC-12112.pdf
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Business: Lewis Enterprises
Name: Joshua Lewis
Phone: 712-223-1231
Email: lewisenterprises@icloud.com
Website: http://www.lewisaerial.com/
Address: 191 Penny Lane
City: LeRoy
State: MN
ZIP: 55951
Received exemption: 06/05/2015
Applied: 03/26/2015
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Targeted clients: Real estate, insurance agencies.
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Lewis-Enterprises-11740.pdf
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Business:
Name: Jeffrey J. Walsh
Phone: 612-581-1257
Email: wals0241@umn.edu
Website:
Address: 6778 Pine Crest Trail S
City: Cottage Grove
State: MN
ZIP: 55016
Received exemption: 03/24/2015
Applied: 09/04/2014
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Use category: Aerial acquisition and research
Targeted clients: "Government entities, agriculture industry, utility companies, local infrastructure, scientific studies, wildlife monitoring, mining, surveying, and forestry."
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Jeffery_J_Walsh_11229.pdf
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Business: AeroLogix Consulting
Name: Timothy J. Briggs
Phone: 952-334-1801
Email: timb@aerologixmn.com
Website: http://www.aerologixmn.com/
Address: 101 First St. SE
City: New Prague
State: MN
ZIP: 56071
Received exemption: 04/17/2015
Applied: 01/15/2015
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Use category: Aerial survey
Targeted clients: "Civil engineering, land and water resources management, environmental research, disaster response, agriculture."
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/AeroLogix_Consulting_Inc_11370.pdf
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Business: Photo Elevations
Name: Michael Finnegan
Phone: 218-368-1375
Email: photoelevations@yahoo.com
Website:
Address: 2508 Eagle Lane NE
City: Bemidji
State: MN
ZIP: 56601
Received exemption: 07/14/2015
Applied: 04/17/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Photo-Elevations-LLC-12037.pdf
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Business: Aerial Endeavors
Name: Andrew Field, Christopher Shearer
Phone: 218-428-4444
Email: fieldak@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/aerialendeavors
Address: 37 Molly Lane
City: Esko
State: MN
ZIP: 55733
Received exemption: 07/30/2015
Applied: 05/20/2015
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Targeted clients: Real estate
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Aerial-Endeavors-12242.pdf
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Business: Planeview Services
Name: Mario F. Fabrizio
Phone: 612-360-9017
Email: mario@fabrizios.com
Website:
Address: 290 Calamus Circle
City: Medina
State: MN
ZIP: 55340
Received exemption: 06/30/2015
Applied: 04/29/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography, cinemetography
Targeted clients: "Operations will be in support of local fire departments and related emergency service agencies, focusing on pre-incident planning and imaging that would form the basis for incident action plans in the event of a real emergency."
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Mario-F-Fabrizio-11950.pdf
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Business: Hendrix Consulting Group
Name: Dan Hendrix
Phone: 888-329-2121
Email: dan.hendrix@hendrixcg.com
Website: http://hendrixcg.com/
Address: 7651 Anagram Drive
City: Eden Prairie
State: MN
ZIP: 55344
Received exemption: 07/24/2015
Applied: 05/07/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography and inspections services
Targeted clients: Agriculture mapping and data collection, energy, mining, natural resources, utilities, critical infrastructure, real estate, land development.
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Hendrix-Consulting-Group-LLC-12144.pdf
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Business: Narrate Studios
Name: Andrew W. Fischer
Phone: 320-491-7280
Email: awfisch@gmail.com
Website:
Address: 211 First St. N, No. 240
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55401
Received exemption: 06/05/2015
Applied: 03/31/2015
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Targeted clients: Construction sites, real estate, special events, film sets and landscape.
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Narrate-Studios-LLC-11757.pdf
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Business:
Name: Thomas Simonsen
Phone: 612-978-2585
Email:
Website: http://tsimonsen.counselorrealty.com/
Address: 7300 France Ave. S, No. 112
City: Edina
State: MN
ZIP: 55435
Received exemption: 06/23/2015
Applied: 04/27/2015
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Use category: Aerial videography and cinematography
Targeted clients: "Academic community awareness for those individuals and companies unfamiliar with the geographical layout of the Minneapolis/St Paul and surrounding areas and to do real estate listing videos."
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Thomas-Simonsen-11870.pdf
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Business: Xcel Energy
Name: Gregory Bennett
Phone: 303-571-3674
Email: bennett@xcelenergy.com
Website: http://xcelenergy.com/
Address: 414 Nicollet Mall
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55401
Received exemption: 05/11/2015
Applied: 02/11/2015
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Use category: Inspections of energy infrastructure
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Xcel_Energy_Inc_11538.pdf
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Business: Leading Edge Technologies
Name: Todd Golly
Phone: 507-893-4545
Email: info@dronesforag.com
Website: http://dronesforag.com/
Address: 618 Main St. S
City: Winnebago
State: MN
ZIP: 56098
Received exemption: 06/11/2015
Applied: 04/07/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Leading-Edge-Technologies-LLC-11797.pdf
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Business: MLT Video Productions
Name: Mike Pruett
Phone: 507-281-3490
Email: mlt@mltgroup.com
Website: http://www.mltgroup.com/
Address: 411 Broadway Ave. N
City: Rochester
State: MN
ZIP: 55906
Received exemption: 06/25/2015
Applied: 04/02/2015
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Targeted clients: "Aerial photography, video capture for industrial or training video, inspections, real estate, and search and rescue."
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/MLT-Video-Productions-LLC-11917.pdf
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Business: Flight Ventures Ltd.
Name: Robert Zarracina
Phone: 651-351-2929
Email: robertz@flightventuresltd.com
Website: http://flightventuresltd.com/
Address: 4827 McDonald Drive Circle N
City: Stillwater
State: MN
ZIP: 55082
Received exemption: 08/03/2015
Applied: 05/29/2015
Drone 1: DJI Phantom 3
Drone 2: senseFly Exom
Drone 3: senseFly eBee
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Use category: Aerial filmmaking, etc.
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Flight-Ventures-Ltd-12284.pdf
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Business: Gowdy Brothers Aerospace
Name: Stephen C. Gowdy
Phone: 763-496-9551
Email: steve@gowdybrothers.com
Website: http://www.gowdybrothers.com/
Address: 1540 Yorkshire Lane
City: Shakopee
State: MN
ZIP: 55379
Received exemption: 08/10/2015
Applied: 04/30/2015
Drone 1: Carbon Core Octocopter
Drone 2: HH Blade 350QX3
Drone 3: DJI Phantom 2
Drone 4: DJI Phantom 3
Drone 5: DJI Inspire 1
Drone 6: DJI Spreading Wings S800
Drone 7: DJI Spreading Wings S900
Drone 8: DJI Spreading Wings S1000
Drone 9: DJI Matrix 100
Drone 10: Freefly Cinestart 8 Okto
Drone 11: MK Heavy Lift
Drone 12: Altavian Nova F6500 and 10 more machines
Use category: Aerial videography and photography and inspections
Targeted clients: Structural engineering bridge inspections, construction sites, etc.
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Gowdy-Brothers-Aerospace-12402.pdf
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Business: Eagle Eye Photos LLC
Name: James T. Aarestad
Phone: 612-229-5027
Email: jamesaarestad@yahoo.com
Website: http://blimpguy.com/
Address: 3234 Afton Ave. NE
City: Buffalo
State: MN
ZIP: 55313
Received exemption: 08/11/2015
Applied: 05/14/2015
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Targeted clients: Real estate, special events, film sets and construction sites
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Eagle-Eye-Photos-LLC-12426.pdf
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Business: Northern Images Photography
Name: Dennis O'Hara
Phone: 218-310-7805
Email: denny.ohara@gmail.com
Website:
Address: 5431 Shady Lane
City: Duluth
State: MN
ZIP: 55811
Received exemption: 08/11/2015
Applied: 05/25/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Northern-Images-Photography-12431.pdf
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Business: ViewsAbove
Name: Robert Marx
Phone:
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Address: 6804 Balsam Lane N
City: Maple Grove
State: MN
ZIP: 55369
Received exemption: 08/14/2015
Applied: 06/06/2015
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Use category: Aerial still and video data capture, photography, videography, surveying, and inspections
Targeted clients: Real estate, commercial roof inspections, flare stack inspections, etc.
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/ViewsAbove-com-12475.pdf
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Business: Precision Approach Aerial Photography LLC
Name: Christina Martinez
Phone: 952-412-3656
Email: paaerialphotography@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/PAAerialPhotography
Address: 15909 Elmwood Way
City: Apple Valley
State: MN
ZIP: 55124
Received exemption: 08/19/2015
Applied: 04/22/2015
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Targeted clients: Real estate, land surveying, architecture, public events, inspection of commercial property
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Precision-Approach-Aerial-Photography-LLC-12528.pdf
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Business: Picture Factory Inc.
Name: Jillian Nodland
Phone: 715-386-0777
Email: jillian@picture-factory.com
Website: http://picture-factory.com/
Address: 8362 Tamarack Village No. 119-155
City: Woodbury
State: MN
ZIP: 55125
Received exemption: 02/18/2015
Applied: 10/01/2014
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Use category: Aerial filming
Targeted clients: Motion picture, video, photography and television industries
Exemption link: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0794
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Business: New Flight LLC
Name: Matthew Boone Caughey
Phone: 218-234-9001
Email:
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Address: 43824 W Paul Lake Drive
City: Perham
State: MN
ZIP: 56573
Received exemption: 09/25/2015
Applied: 06/12/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/New-Flight-LLC-13031.pdf
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Business: Tremendous Entertainment
Name: Jane Durkee
Phone: 952-258-0220
Email: jane@tremendousinc.com
Website: http://www.tremendousinc.com/
Address: 10100 Viking Drive, Suite 200
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55344
Received exemption: 10/07/2015
Applied: 04/24/2015
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Targeted clients: Motion pictures and television productions
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Tremendous-Entertainment-Inc-13127.pdf
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Business: FlightView360 LLC
Name: Andrew L. Thomas
Phone: 612-760-2228
Email: druthomas@live.com
Website:
Address: 14770-197th St. N
City: Marine on St. Croix
State: MN
ZIP: 55047
Received exemption: 10/23/2015
Applied: 06/22/2015
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Targeted clients: Real estate, insurance agents and private events
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/FlightView360-LLC-13306.pdf
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Business: Minnesota Drone Photography
Name: Theodore Knaeble
Phone: 507-384-1856
Email: theo.knaeble@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mndronephotography.com/
Address: 621 East 19th St.
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55404
Received exemption: 11/02/2015
Applied: 07/07/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Minnesota-Drone-Photography-13471.pdf
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Business: Wells Fargo & Company
Name: Mark S. McAdam
Phone: 612-720-2416
Email: mark.mcadam@wellsfargo.com
Website: https://www.wellsfargo.com/
Address: 7679 Archer Lane N
City: Maple Grove
State: MN
ZIP: 55311
Received exemption: 07/15/2015
Applied: 04/28/2015
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Targeted clients: Agricultural operations, infrastructure and crops
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Wells-Fargo-12058.pdf
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Business: McKnight and Associates
Name: J. Sean McKnight
Phone: 218-435-1530
Email:
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Address: PO Box 5
City: Fosston
State: MN
ZIP: 56542
Received exemption: 09/21/2015
Applied: 07/06/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography, video and surveying
Targeted clients: Engineering, real estate, other markets
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/McKnight-Associates-Inc-12949.pdf
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Business: Westwood Professional Services Inc.
Name: Chad Grismer
Phone: 952-937-5150
Email: chad.grismer@westwoodps.com
Website: http://westwoodps.com/
Address: 7699 Anagram Drive
City: Eden Prairie
State: MN
ZIP: 55344
Received exemption: 09/25/2015
Applied: 06/08/2015
Drone 1: DJI S1000
Drone 2: DJI S900
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Westwood-Professional-Services-Inc-12996.pdf
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Business: Mosher Thomas Industries LLC
Name: Mackenzie Thomas
Phone: 320-237-4522
Email: mathomas6976@hotmail.com
Website: http://mtillc.weebly.com/
Address: 115 Summer St. S
City: Pierz
State: MN
ZIP: 56364
Received exemption: 09/15/2015
Applied: 06/05/2015
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Targeted clients: Agriculture, other industries
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Mosher-Thomas-LLC-12853.pdf
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Business: Aero Image LLC
Name: Ryan Masterson
Phone:
Email: ryan@aeroaperture.com
Website:
Address: 5101 Xerxes Ave. S
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55410
Received exemption: 03/03/2016
Applied: 07/15/2015
Drone 1: Any on FAA-approved list (http://www.regulations.gov/contentStreamer?documentId=FAA-2007-3330-0007&attachmentNumber=3&disposition=attachment&contentType=pdf)
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Use category: Aerial video and photography
Targeted clients: Educational videos, documentaries and news reports, workplace safety, agriculture and sporting events
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Aero-Aperture-12986.pdf
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Business: Northland Community and Technical College
Name: Curtis Zoller
Phone: 218-683-8829
Email: curtis.zoller@northlandcollege.edu
Website: http://northlandcollege.edu/
Address: 13892 Airport Drive
City: Thief River Falls
State: MN
ZIP: 56701
Received exemption: 10/16/2015
Applied: 05/25/2015
Drone 1: DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Drone 2: DJI Phantom 3 Advanced
Drone 3: 3D Robotics Iris +
Drone 4: 3D Robotics DIY quadcopter
Drone 5: 3D Robotics DIY hexacopter
Drone 6: 3D Robotics Solo
Drone 7: Altavian Nova F6500
Drone 8: Altavian Nova R8400
Drone 9: Sentera Phoenix
Drone 10: DJI Inspire 1
Drone 11: Lockheed Martin Indago
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Use category: Aerial data collection
Targeted clients: Marketing and career pathways materials, research projects
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Northland-Community-13206.pdf
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Business:
Name: Roger Arney
Phone: 218-384-3406
Email: rogerarney@gmail.com
Website:
Address: 2179 Monarch Drive
City: Wrenshall
State: MN
ZIP: 55797
Received exemption: 10/21/2015
Applied: 06/12/2015
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Use category: Aerial videography, photography, business advertisements, inspection, and search and rescue
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Roger-Arney-13273.pdf
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Business: Innovative Marketing Solutions Inc.
Name: Steven Hall
Phone: 612-418-0508
Email: sjhall@imsinc-usa.com
Website:
Address: 12485 Rhode Island Ave.
City: Savage
State: MN
ZIP: 55378
Received exemption: 09/08/2015
Applied: 08/14/2015
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Targeted clients: Real estate, other markets
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Steven-Hall-12776.pdf
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Business: CAD Technology Center Inc.
Name: Daniel Swearson
Phone: 952-941-1181
Email: DanielS@cadtechnologycenter.com
Website: http://www.cadtechnologycenter.com/
Address: 8101 34th Ave. S, Suite 100
City: Bloomington
State: MN
ZIP: 55425
Received exemption: 09/25/2015
Applied: 06/12/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography and data collection
Targeted clients: Architecture, engineering and construction industry
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/CAD-Technology-Center-Inc-13033.pdf
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Business: Pixelbuzz LLC
Name: Marc Hirschmann
Phone: 561-926-4986
Email: info@thepixelbuzz.com
Website: http://www.thepixelbuzz.com/
Address: 4337 Wooddale Avenue
City: St. Louis Park
State: MN
ZIP: 55424
Received exemption: 09/10/2015
Applied: 05/29/2015
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Use category: Closed-set filming and aerial photography
Targeted clients: Motion picture, television, advertising and real estate industries
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/PIXELBUZZ-LLC-12809.pdf
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Business: Midwest Aerial Technologies
Name: Matthew J. Rohlik
Phone: 320-262-3862
Email: matthewrohlik@midwestaerialtechnologies.com
Website: http://www.midwestaerialtechnologies.com/
Address: 1700 Technology Drive
City: Willmar
State: MN
ZIP: 56201
Received exemption: 10/26/2015
Applied: 06/25/2015
Drone 1: DJI Phantom 3
Drone 2: DJI Inspire 1
Drone 3: DJI F550
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Drone 5: DJI S1000
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Use category: Surveying, inspections, aerial photography, demonstrations
Targeted clients: Agriculture, construction, mining, gas and oil, real estate industries
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Midwest-Aerial-Technologies-13478.pdf
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Business: Edina Realty
Name: Trevor J. Bauer
Phone: 507-333-4556
Email: tjbauer@edinarealty.com
Website: http://www.edinarealty.com/tj-bauer-realtor
Address: 2207 Hulett Ave.
City: Faribault
State: MN
ZIP: 55021
Received exemption: 10/30/2015
Applied: 07/22/2015
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Targeted clients: Events, agriculture, real estate, filmmakers, construction sites, wildlife and forestry
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Trevor-J-Bauer-13432.pdf
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Business: Building Restoration Corporation
Name: John Felton
Phone: 612-638-1810
Email: john@buildingrestoration.com
Website: http://buildingrestoration.com/
Address: 1920 Oakcrest Ave., Suite 1
City: Roseville
State: MN
ZIP: 55113
Received exemption: 10/09/2015
Applied: 07/21/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography
Targeted clients: Building exteriors
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Building-Restoration-Corportation-13149.pdf
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Business:
Name: Scott M. Hayne
Phone: 651-755-5717
Email: scott@scotthayne.com
Website:
Address: 1705 Nokomis Court
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55417
Received exemption: 10/16/2015
Applied: 06/19/2015
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Targeted clients: Local organizations, real estate, weddings, special events, sports, hobby clubs
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Scott-M-Hayne-13213.pdf
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Business:
Name: Doug Harding
Phone: 612-803-5122
Email: doug.b.harding@gmail.com
Website:
Address: 14328 Tippecanoe St. NE
City: Ham Lake
State: MN
ZIP: 55304
Received exemption: 10/15/2015
Applied: 06/24/2015
Drone 1: DJI Phantom 2 Vision +
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Use category: Aerial videography and photography
Targeted clients: Construction sites, real estate and landscapes
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Doug-Harding-13192.pdf
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Business: Red Tail Pix
Name: David Samuels
Phone: 612-405-6970
Email: davidbsamuels@me.com
Website: http://www.redtailpix.com/
Address: 520 Burntside Drive
City: Golden Valley
State: MN
ZIP: 55422
Received exemption: 10/16/2015
Applied: 06/12/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Red-Tail-Pix-LLC-13233.pdf
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Business: Dennison Technology Group
Name: Gary Brevig
Phone: 952-278-2402
Email: garyb@dennisontech.com
Website: http://dennisontech.com/
Address: 11090-183rd Circle NW
City: Elk River
State: MN
ZIP: 55330
Received exemption: 10/29/2015
Applied: 05/05/2015
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Use category: Aerial videography and photography
Targeted clients: Real estate, motion pictures, structures, wildlife populations
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Gary-Brevig-13395.pdf
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Business: FlyBy Inc.
Name: Kyle Herring
Phone: 612-396-2305
Email: kyle@herringecologistics.com
Website:
Address: 3535 Simpson Road SE
City: Rochester
State: MN
ZIP: 55904
Received exemption: 10/30/2015
Applied: 07/22/2015
Drone 1: DJI Inspire 1
Drone 2: DJI Phantom 2 Vision +
Drone 3: DJI Phantom 3
Drone 4: DJI Spreading Wings S1000 +
Drone 5: Topcon Sirius Pro
Drone 6: Trimble UX5 HP
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Use category: Aerial photography, videography and data collection
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/FlyBy-Inc-13451.pdf
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Business: Sensurion Aerospace
Name: David E. B. Strohm
Phone: 877‐222‐1599
Email: hq@sensurion.com
Website: http://sensurion.com/
Address: 6300-34th Ave. S
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55450
Received exemption: 11/05/2015
Applied: 06/29/2015
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Use category: Aerial data collection including market research, aerial surveys, mapping and inspections
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Sensurion-Inc-dba-Sensurion-Aerospace-13522.pdf
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Business: M and S Aerials LLC
Name: Michael and Shelly Diener
Phone:
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Address: 1830 Carriage Drive
City: Victoria
State: MN
ZIP: 55386
Received exemption: 03/07/2016
Applied: 08/31/2015
Drone 1: Any on FAA-approved list (http://www.regulations.gov/contentStreamer?documentId=FAA-2007-3330-0007&attachmentNumber=3&disposition=attachment&contentType=pdf)
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Targeted clients: Inspectors, real estate agents, marketers and closed-set filmmakers
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/M-and-S-Aerials-LLC-15257.pdf
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Business: Eide Communications Inc.
Name: Charles Eide
Phone: 612-385-1429
Email: Mike@eidecom.com
Website: http://eidecom.com/
Address: 8401-73rd Ave. N, Suite 77
City: Brooklyn Park
State: MN
ZIP: 55428
Received exemption: 01/14/2016
Applied: 08/18/2015
Drone 1: DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Drone 2: DJI Inspire 1
Drone 3: DJI Spreading Wings S800
Drone 4: DJI Phantom 2
Drone 5: Align M690L
Drone 6: DJI Flame Wheel F550
Drone 7: DJI Flame Wheel F450
Drone 8: DJI Spreading Wings S1000
Drone 9: DJI Spreading Wings S900
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Use category: Aerial photography and cinematography
Targeted clients:
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Eide-Communications-Inc-14442.pdf
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Business: Collins Engineers Inc.
Name: Barritt Lovelace
Phone: 651-646-8502
Email:
Website: http://www.collinsengr.com/
Address: 1599 Selby Ave., Suite 206
City: St. Paul
State: MN
ZIP: 55104
Received exemption: 01/13/2016
Applied: 07/29/2015
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Use category: Aerial mapping, structural inspections
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Collins-Engineers-Inc-14334.pdf
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Business: Sentera LLC
Name: Reid Plumbo
Phone: 952-242-9241
Email: reid.plumbo@sentera.com
Website: https://sentera.com/
Address: 6636 Cedar Ave. S
City: Minneapolis
State: MN
ZIP: 55423
Received exemption: 10/23/2015
Applied: 05/06/2015
Drone 1: DJI Phantom 2
Drone 2: DJI Phantom 3
Drone 3: DJI Inspire 1
Drone 4: Lockheed Martin Indago
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Use category: Aerial photography, videography, cinematography, mapping, surveying, data collection, and inspections
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Sentera-LLC-13313.pdf
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Business: Miles of Grace LLC
Name: Peter Greer
Phone: 612-723-1031
Email: peter.greer@milesofgrace.net
Website:
Address: 10607 Direct River Drive
City: Coon Rapids
State: MN
ZIP: 55433
Received exemption: 11/30/2015
Applied: 10/09/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Peter-J-Greer-13786.pdf
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Business: TonkaFishing LLC
Name: Nicholas Cox
Phone: 952-992-0299
Email: nick@tonkafishing.com
Website: http://www.tonkafishing.com/
Address: 4570 Dorchester Road
City: Mound
State: MN
ZIP: 55364
Received exemption: 12/11/2015
Applied: 07/20/2015
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Use category: Commercial filming, cinematography and videography, augmented real estate listing imagery
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/TonkaFishing-13971.pdf
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Business: Aspen Realty
Name: Shawn Hoover
Phone: 218-768-4663
Email: shawnhoover@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.aspenrealtymn.com/
Address: PO Box 338
City: McGregor
State: MN
ZIP: 55760
Received exemption: 12/17/2015
Applied: 10/15/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography and videography
Targeted clients: Real estate
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Shawn-Hoover-dba-Aspen-Realty-Inc-14017.pdf
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Business:
Name: Russell Schmaltz
Phone:
Email: rangeairuav@outlook.com
Website:
Address: 6565 Dewy Lake Shores Road
City: Chisholm
State: MN
ZIP: 55719
Received exemption: 12/22/2015
Applied: 10/20/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography and videography, cinematography, inspections, live video
Targeted clients: Real estate, architechture, surveyors, engineers, television, public events, news media, search and rescue
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Russell-Schmaltz-14045.pdf
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Business: Aerial Optics LLC
Name: Chad Schlosser
Phone: 320-250-7104
Email: aerialopticsmn@gmail.com
Website:
Address: 14467-151st Ave.
City: Osakis
State: MN
ZIP: 56360
Received exemption: 12/22/2015
Applied: 08/24/2015
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Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Aerial-Optics-LLC-14034.pdf
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Business: Tim and Madie Photography LLC
Name: Tim Galdunick
Phone: 612-424-1771
Email: contact@timandmadie.com
Website: http://www.timandmadie.com/
Address: 360 Robert St. N
City: St. Paul
State: MN
ZIP: 55101
Received exemption: 03/03/2016
Applied: 09/16/2015
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Use category: Aerial video and photography, surveying, appraisals
Targeted clients: Construction sites, real estate, landscapes, landmarks, special events, agriculture
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Tim-Galdunick-15133.pdf
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Business: TC Aerial Media LLC
Name: Travis Ruthig
Phone: 952-200-8803
Email: tcaerialmedia@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TCAerialMedia/
Address: 13044 Vernon Ave.
City: Savage
State: MN
ZIP: 55378
Received exemption: 03/04/2016
Applied: 11/17/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography and videography
Targeted clients: Real estate, travel and tourism, commercial businesses and social events
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/TC-Aerial-Media-LLC-15188.pdf
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Business: Zachary Peterson Aerial Photography and Video LLC
Name: Zachary Peterson
Phone: 651-587-6020
Email: zp@zacharypeterson.name
Website: http://www.petersonaerial.com/
Address: 40011 Lake Volney Lane
City: Le Center
State: MN
ZIP: 56057
Received exemption: 03/04/2016
Applied: 09/11/2015
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Use category: Aerial photography and videography, appraisals, marketing
Targeted clients: Construction sites, real estate, civic landmarks and special events coverage
Exemption link: https://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/333_authorizations/media/Zachary-Peterson-Aerial-Photography-and-Video-LLC-15193.pdf