FAA Exemption Petition for Aerial Agriculture Solutions LLC UAS Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering an exemption petition from Aerial Agriculture Solutions LLC. The petition requests authorization under 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 to conduct commercial agricultural services using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Specifically, the company seeks to operate up to three UAS weighing 55 pounds or more simultaneously, under the control of a single pilot in command, without the need for a visual observer. The exemption would also cover night operations in visual meteorological conditions and medical relief for day operations.

This filing represents an opportunity for public comment on the proposed exemption. Interested parties, particularly those in the agricultural and UAS sectors, should review the petition and submit comments to the FAA by the specified deadline. The FAA will evaluate the petition based on safety considerations and the potential benefits of granting the exemption. Failure to submit comments may result in the FAA proceeding without considering additional input.