UAS Exemption Petition for Commercial Agricultural Operations
Summary
The FAA published a petition summary from Dynamic Cropping Systems requesting exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 44807 to conduct commercial agricultural UAS operations with aircraft weighing 55+ pounds. The petition seeks authorization for up to 3 simultaneous UAS operations by a single pilot without visual observers during night visual line of sight operations in visual meteorological conditions. Comments are being accepted on whether to grant the exemption.
What changed
Dynamic Cropping Systems filed a petition requesting FAA exemption to conduct commercial agricultural UAS operations using aircraft weighing 55 pounds or more. The petition seeks authorization for multiple simultaneous operations (up to 3), controlled by a single pilot in command without visual observers, during night visual line of sight operations in visual meteorological conditions, and medical relief provisions for day operations.
Agricultural service operators, UAS manufacturers, and aviation compliance professionals should monitor this petition as it may establish precedent for commercial agricultural UAS operations beyond current weight limitations. Companies providing agricultural crop monitoring, spraying, or surveying services via UAS should review the exemption terms and submit relevant comments to influence potential regulatory standards.
What to do next
- Monitor FAA regulations.gov for updates on petition FAA-2023-2536-0003
- Submit comments if your organization conducts or plans agricultural UAS operations
- Review 49 U.S.C. § 44807 requirements for UAS commercial exemptions
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Comment
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 and Medical Relief for Day Operations.
Attachments 2
ARF 44807 Dynamic Cropping Systems
CONFIDENTIAL FAA Data Form - Dynamic Cropping Systems
Restricted: Confidential Business Information
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