FAA Grants UAS Exemption to Vulgamore Land & Cattle Co Inc
Summary
The FAA has granted an exemption to Vulgamore Land & Cattle Co Inc for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations. This exemption allows for commercial agricultural services using UAS weighing 55 pounds or more, under specific conditions outlined in Title 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11.
What changed
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted an exemption to Vulgamore Land & Cattle Co Inc, allowing them to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations for commercial agricultural services. This exemption specifically pertains to UAS weighing 55 pounds or more and is authorized under Title 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11. Operational manuals will be provided upon request.
This exemption represents a specific authorization for a single entity rather than a broad regulatory change. Regulated entities seeking similar operational flexibility would typically need to file their own petitions for exemption with the FAA. No immediate compliance actions are required for other entities based on this specific grant, but it indicates a pathway for obtaining waivers for certain UAS operations in the agricultural sector.
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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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Vulgamore Land and Cattle Co Inc Petition for Exemption
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