John Cody Regnier §44807 Exemption Petition Agricultural UAS Spraying
Summary
John Cody Regnier filed a §44807 exemption petition with the FAA requesting approval to operate a UAS weighing 276-330 lbs for agricultural spraying operations. The petition seeks relief from 14 CFR Part 137 and related regulations until the operator obtains Part 137 certification. Public comment period applies.
What changed
John Cody Regnier filed a §44807 exemption petition requesting FAA authorization to operate a 276-330 lb multi-rotor UAS (XAG P150) for agricultural spraying on private farmland. The petition seeks relief from 14 CFR Part 137 requirements and various flight operation regulations until Part 137 certification is obtained. Safety mitigations include GPS stabilization, geofencing, telemetry monitoring, return-to-home capability, weather minimums, and buffer zones from people and structures.
Agricultural operators and UAS service providers should monitor this petition as a potential precedent for large UAS agricultural spraying operations. If approved, similar operators may reference this exemption template for their own §44807 petitions. The FAA's disposition of this petition could signal the agency's approach to regulating heavy agricultural UAS under the evolving small UAS framework.
What to do next
- Monitor FAA for petition status updates
- Submit public comments if affected by agricultural UAS operations
- Review exemption request scope for similar operational needs
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Comment
FAA §44807 Exemption Petition - John Cody Regnier
Petitioner Information
Name: John Cody Regnier
Address: 12700 Acre Marland, OK 74644
Phone: (405) 612-7389
Email: cregnierfarm@gmail.com
Petition for Exemption Under 49 U.S.C. §44807
Pursuant to 14 CFR Part 11 and 49 U.S.C. §44807, John Cody Regnier (“Petitioner”) hereby requests an exemption to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) weighing greater than 55 pounds for agricultural spraying operations.
Aircraft Description
Manufacturer: XAG
Model: P150 Agricultural UAS
Type: Multi-rotor
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 276–330 lbs
Power Source: Battery
Payload: Liquid spray system
Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
- Operate over private farmland and pasture
- Pre-mapped fields
- Autonomous flight with pilot oversight
- Controlled takeoff/landing zones
- Below 400 ft AGL
- Visual line of sight maintained
- Buffer zones from people, roads, structures
Operating Area
Rural farmland and pasture only. No operations over people, vehicles, or congested areas.
Regulations for Relief
14 CFR §§ 61.23(a), 61.113(a)
14 CFR §§ 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)
14 CFR Part 137 (until certified)
Safety Mitigations
- Redundant systems
- GPS stabilization and geofencing
- Telemetry monitoring
- Return-to-home
- Weather minimums
- Preflight inspections
- Emergency shutdown
- Controlled area
Hazard Analysis
Loss of GPS → Return-to-home
Mechanical failure → Maintenance logs
Spray drift → Wind limits
People intrusion → Buffer zones
Pilot Qualifications
- Part 107 Remote Pilot
- Manufacturer training
Intent to Comply with Part 137
Petitioner will obtain Part 137 certificate before commercial spraying.
Public Interest
Improves precision, reduces exposure, reduces environmental impact, supports agriculture.
Conclusion
Petitioner requests FAA approval of this exemption.
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JohnCodyRegnier44807Petition
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