FAA - Expedited UAS Exemption Request for AI Ag Spray

Regs.gov: Federal Aviation Administration

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

AI Ag Spray has submitted a petition to the FAA requesting an expedited exemption to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations under special authority. This request is for operations related to agricultural spraying.

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What changed

AI Ag Spray, operating as Bradley Bridges DBA, has formally petitioned the FAA for an expedited exemption to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. The petition specifically seeks approval under Title 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11, which pertains to special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems. The request is for operations related to agricultural spraying.

This filing represents a request for a specific exemption, not a general rule change. Regulated entities, particularly those in the agricultural sector seeking to utilize UAS for spraying, should monitor the FAA's response and any potential precedents set by this expedited review process. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, the nature of an exemption request implies a need for timely review and potential operational adjustments if approved.

What to do next

Monitor FAA's response to the expedited exemption request.
Review current UAS regulations and exemption processes for agricultural applications.

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Comment

Bradley Bridges DBA AI Ag Spray respectfully requests expedited approval of this 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. Applicant's PII SUBMITTED TO: 9-avs-arm320-exemptions@faa.gov