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[Technology Corner] Check All Boxes Before Hosting Drone Clinics

By Noah Newman posted on July 19, 2024 | Posted in Autonomy & Robotics
A large drone dealer in Florida can no longer fly drones over 55 pounds after allegedly violating multiple FAA regulations. Here’s what reportedly happened — FAA officials showed up at a training session hosted by the dealer and learned the pilot in command allegedly didn’t have registration for the drone, and he was flying it too close to a non-participating farmer.
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Rantizo Receives FAA Approval for Advanced Drone Operations

Approvals include swarming and night flying with a visual observer
July 3, 2024 | Posted in Industry News

Rantizo has achieved a significant milestone in drone operations with the approval of an amendment to Exemption No. 18929B, allowing Rantizo service hub operators to swarm up to 3 drones over 55 pounds, without a visual observer (VO), and at night.


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[Podcast] Hylio CEO Discusses Ripple Effect of FAA Regulation Change on Drone Industry

In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, Hylio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson joins contributing editor Dan Crummett to discuss Hylio's recent FAA regulatory exemption.
April 29, 2024 | Posted in Precision Sales, Equipment Compatibility, Product Innovations
In this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express Electronics, Hylio CEO and co-founder Arthur Erickson breaks down what the recent FAA regulatory exemption means for the drone industry.
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Change to FAA Regulation Allows 1 Operator to Fly 3 Sprayer Drones

FFA regulation exemption for U.S.-based drone maker allows 1 person to operate 3 drones in a swarm, a 3-fold increase in productivity
By Dan Crummett posted on March 28, 2024 | Posted in Industry News

The FAA recently granted Texas-based drone manufacturer Hylio a regulatory exemption that allows 1 operator to simultaneously pilot 3 heavy-lift drones instead of requiring an operator and observer per 1 drone over 55 pounds. 


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