Drone Firm Petitions FAA for Easier Flight Rules
Published Date: 12/17/2025
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Summary
Galaxy Unmanned Systems, LLC asked the FAA for a special exemption from some drone rules to help them operate more easily. This affects drone operators and could speed up drone use without extra costs. The public can share their thoughts by January 6, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Exemption to run GC80‑E4 at night/over people
Galaxy Unmanned Systems asked the FAA to amend Exemption No. 23205 to add the aircraft GC80-E4 so it may operate at night, fly over people, and operate within 500 feet of stadium structures. The company says it would use the aircraft for live broadcast, commercial aerial advertising, and carrying commercial payloads. The FAA is accepting comments on this petition through January 6, 2026.
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