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FAA Exemption Request for Drone Light Show Pyrotechnics

Regs.gov: Federal Aviation Administration

Detected March 18th, 2026

Summary

Skyworx Drone Shows LLC has petitioned the FAA for an exemption to conduct drone light show pyrotechnic operations using specific drone models. The petition includes extensive supporting documentation regarding safety and operational procedures.

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What changed

Skyworx Drone Shows LLC has submitted a petition to the FAA seeking an expedited exemption to amend an existing exemption (No. 25288). The purpose is to enable pyrotechnic operations for drone light shows utilizing the Damoda Y2 and L3 sUA models. The petition is supported by a comprehensive suite of confidential documents detailing flight training, operational concepts, safety architectures, and risk assessments.

This filing represents a request for a new type of operational approval. Regulated entities, particularly those in the drone and pyrotechnics industries, should monitor the FAA's review process for this petition as it may set a precedent for similar future requests. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, the expedited nature of the request suggests a potentially shorter review period. The FAA will likely assess the safety case presented in the confidential documents to determine if granting the exemption is in the public interest and does not adversely affect safety.

What to do next

Monitor FAA review of Skyworx Drone Shows LLC exemption petition
Review submitted documentation for potential industry impact on drone pyrotechnics

Source document (simplified)

Comment

Please see the attached Skyworx Drone Shows, LLC Petition for Expedited Summary Grant of Exemption to Amend Exemption No. 25288 to Enable Drone Light Show Pyrotechnic Operations with the Damoda Y2 and L3 sUA.

The following confidential and proprietary documents are also being filed in support of this Petition:

Damoda Flight Training Itinerary
Damoda Pyrotechnic Concept of Operations Overview
Damoda Show Operations Manual
Damoda System Validation and Safety Architecture Overview
Damoda 3D UAV Cluster Control Ground Station Operation Manual
Damoda Soft and Hard Geofence Operations Procedures
Damoda Drone Datasheet-Y2
Damoda Drone Datasheet-L3
Damoda Letter Authorizing Skyworx Use of Operation Guide Documents
Skyworx Letter Confirming Adherence to Damoda Documentation
Skyworx Damoda Pyrotechnic CONOPS Damoda L3 and Y2 Pyro Drones
Skyworx Drone Operational Risk Matrix
Skyworx Pyrotechnic Risk Operational Assessment ## Attachments 14

Skyworx Drone Shows LLC Petition for Expedited Summary Grant of Exemption to Add Damoda Y2 and L3 sUA (3.17.26)

CONFIDENTIALSkyworxPyrotechnicOperationalRiskAssessmentX1L3Y2

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda 3D UAV Cluster Control Ground Station Operation Manual

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda Drone Datasheet-L3

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda Drone Datasheet-Y2

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda Flight Training Itinerary

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CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda Pyrotechnic Concept of Operations Overview

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CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda Show Operations Manual-Y2 and L3

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda Signed Authorization Letter for Use of Operation Guide Documents

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda Soft and Hard Geofence Operations

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Damoda System Validation and Safety Architecture Overview

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIAL_Skyworx Letter Confirming Adherence to Damoda Documentation

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

CONFIDENTIALSkyworxDamoda PyrotechnicCONOPSL3_Y2

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CONFIDENTIALSkyworxDroneOperationalRiskMatrixX1L3Y2

Restricted: Confidential Business Information

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Consultation

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Substantive

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Aviation

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