Greenfields Farm UAS Exemption Petition, 55lb+, Night Operations
Summary
Greenfields Farm has petitioned the FAA for an exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 to conduct commercial agricultural UAS operations with aircraft weighing 55 pounds or more. The petition requests authorization for up to 3 simultaneous operations, controlled by a single pilot in command, without a visual observer, during night visual line of sight conditions in visual meteorological conditions.
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Greenfields Farm has submitted a petition for exemption from standard UAS regulations under 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11. The petition requests authorization to operate commercial agricultural services with unmanned aircraft weighing 55 pounds or more, with up to 3 aircraft simultaneously controlled by a single pilot, without visual observer support, during night visual line of sight operations in visual meteorological conditions.
If this exemption is granted, it could establish a precedent for other agricultural UAS operators seeking similar night operations authorizations for heavier aircraft. The FAA is seeking public comment on this petition before any determination is made.
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Summary Grant Petition for an 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. Up to 3 simultaneously, by a Single Pilot in Command (PIC), Without the Services of a Visual Observer (VO), During Night Visual Line of Sight (VLOS), in Visual Meteorological Conditions.
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44807 Chris Bower
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