Agrion Custom Ag Solutions LLC UAS Exemption Rulemaking

Regs.gov: Federal Aviation Administration

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration is considering a rulemaking for Agrion Custom Ag Solutions LLC's petition for exemption to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. The exemption would allow commercial agricultural services using UAS weighing 55 pounds or more, including operations without an FAA-issued airman medical certificate for daytime autonomous operations and an increased speed limit to 50 mph.

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What changed

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is initiating a rulemaking process concerning a petition for exemption filed by Agrion Custom Ag Solutions LLC. This petition seeks authorization to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations for commercial agricultural-related services. Specifically, Agrion requests permission to operate UAS weighing 55 pounds or more under special authority, including operations without an FAA-issued airman medical certificate for daytime autonomous flights and an increase in operational speed to 50 mph.

This rulemaking is currently in a consultation phase, indicated by the docket number and the nature of the filing. Companies seeking similar exemptions or those involved in agricultural UAS operations should review the petition and consider submitting comments during the public comment period. The FAA will evaluate the petition based on safety considerations and the potential for granting exemptions for these types of operations. Compliance with any final rule or exemption granted will be mandatory for affected entities.

What to do next

Review the petition for exemption filed by Agrion Custom Ag Solutions LLC.
Consider submitting comments during the public comment period.
Monitor the FAA's rulemaking process for potential new regulations or exemption criteria for agricultural UAS operations.

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Comment

Summary Grant Petition for Exemption to Conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operations Allowed by Special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems, Title 49 U.S.C. § 44807, and 14 C.F.R. Part 11. Request Commercial Agricultural- Related Services with UAS Weighing 55 Pounds or More for all the Most Recent and Newly Approved Exemptions Available, Including Operations Without an FAA-Issued Airman Medical Certificate for Daytime Autonomous Operations, as well as the Speed Increase to 50 mph.