Complex Airspace and Advanced Operations
National Air Space
The FAA regulates the National Air Space (NAS) and has very specific rules when flying drones near public airports. For our large drones( 55 lbs and greated) we must go through an FAA approval process that can take up to two weeks to get authorization to fly near public airports. For our small drones we can typically get instant access to most airspace near public airports instantly, but in cases where the fields are directly adjacent to an airport in controlled airspace the time can be 14 days or more.
Large Drone - 55lbs +
We check airspace as we quote your application. If portions of your fields are with boundaries of a public airport we will add an additional $100 administrative filing fee and must wait until authorization of access is approved(COA).
Small Drone - >55lbs
Most controlled airspace near larger airports can be instantly accessed for flights, in which no fee is incurred. For applications where locate in Zero Height zones will be charged and additional administrive file fee and will be subject to the wait time until authorization is given(COA).
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Swarming up to 9 Drones
Drone Crop Services has authorization to fly up 9 under 55 lbs and up to 3 drone 55 lbs and greater.
Night Operations
Drone Crop Services has authorization to fly at night apply for all drone regardless of weight.