FAA Drone Exemption Petition for Kardoes Drone Solutions LLC

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Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

The FAA is processing a petition for exemption filed by Kardoes Drone Solutions LLC. The petition seeks authorization to conduct commercial agricultural-related operations with UAS weighing 55 pounds or more, including autonomous daytime operations and increased speeds, under specific statutory authorities.

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What changed

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing a petition for exemption filed by Kardoes Drone Solutions LLC. This petition requests authorization to conduct commercial agricultural-related operations using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) weighing 55 pounds or more. Specifically, Kardoes seeks to leverage existing exemptions, including operations without an FAA-issued airman medical certificate for daytime autonomous operations, and an increase in operational speed to 50 mph, under the authority of 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11.

This filing represents a request for a specific exemption rather than a new rule or guidance. Regulated entities, particularly those in the agricultural sector looking to utilize larger or more autonomous UAS, should monitor the progress of this petition. While this is an individual exemption request, its approval could set precedents for similar future requests. Compliance officers should be aware of the evolving landscape of UAS regulations and potential operational allowances for agricultural services.

What to do next

Monitor FAA's review of the Kardoes Drone Solutions LLC exemption petition.
Review current FAA regulations and available exemptions for UAS operations in agricultural services.

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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.