FAA Exemption for UAS Agricultural Services
Summary
The FAA has granted R & K Solutions LLC an exemption to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) agricultural services with UAS weighing 55 pounds or more. This exemption allows for commercial operations under special authority.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted R & K Solutions LLC an exemption to conduct commercial agricultural services using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) weighing 55 pounds or more. This exemption is granted under the special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems, specifically referencing 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11. Operational manuals will be provided upon request.
This notice serves as an announcement of the exemption granted to R & K Solutions LLC. Regulated entities involved in UAS agricultural services should be aware that such exemptions can be granted, potentially allowing operations with heavier UAS. No immediate action is required for other entities based on this specific grant, but it indicates a pathway for similar future requests.
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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 to authorize commercial agricultural related services with UAS weighing 55 pounds or more. Manuals containing operational protocol will be made available upon request.
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R and K Solutions LLC Petition for Exemption
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