Sky-Spray LLC Requests Extension of Agricultural Drone Exemption No. 22701
Summary
Sky-Spray LLC has filed a petition with the FAA requesting renewal of Exemption No. 22701, which authorizes commercial agricultural services using unmanned aircraft systems weighing more than 55 pounds. The petition seeks continued exemption from multiple provisions of 14 CFR Parts 61, 91, and 137, as well as authority under 49 U.S.C. § 44807. The exemption covers pilot certification requirements, aircraft airworthiness standards, flight rules, and agricultural aircraft operations rules.
“to Authorize Commercial Agricultural Services with a UAS weighing more than 55 pounds”
UAS operators conducting commercial agricultural spraying or other services with aircraft over 55 pounds should verify their exemption status and renewal deadlines. This petition signals continued FAA willingness to grant Section 44807 exemptions for agricultural drone operations, though operators should anticipate potential modifications to exemption conditions upon renewal.
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Sky-Spray LLC filed a petition for renewal of FAA Exemption No. 22701, which grants authority to conduct commercial agricultural operations using UAS exceeding 55 pounds. The petition requests continuation of exemptions from 14 CFR provisions covering pilot certifications, aircraft airworthiness, visual flight rules, fuel requirements, and agricultural aircraft operations. The exemption also invokes authority under 49 U.S.C. § 44807, which allows the Secretary to exempt UAS operations from certain aviation regulations.
Other UAS operators conducting agricultural services should review their own exemption status and renewal timelines to ensure continued compliance. Companies with similar large UAS agricultural operations that do not hold current exemptions may wish to file petitions or monitor FAA's handling of this renewal request for indication of any changes to exemption conditions.
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RE: Petition for Renewal of Exemption No. 22701 under 14 C.F.R. Part 11 of the Federal Aviation Regulations from 14 CFR parts 61.3(a)(1)(i); 61.3(c)(1); 61.23(a)(2); 91.7(a); 91.119(c); 91.121; 91.151(b); 91.209(a)(1); 91.403(b); 91.405(a); 91.407(a)(1); 91. 409(a)(1); 91.409(a)(2); 91.417(a); 91.417(b); 137.19(c); 137.19(d); 137.19(e)(2)(ii); 137.19(e)(2) (iii); 137.19(e)(2)(v); 137.31(a); 137.31(b); 137.33(a); 137.33(b); 137.41(c), and 137.42 and Title 49 U.S.C. § 44807 to Authorize Commercial Agricultural Services with a UAS weighing more than 55 pounds.
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