Drone Company Petitions FAA for Rule-Bending Flight Tests
Published Date: 3/18/2026
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Summary
Drone Amplified Inc. asked the FAA for special permission to skip some drone rules so they can try new flying methods. This affects drone operators and could speed up drone tech without extra costs. The public can share their thoughts by April 7, 2026, before the FAA decides.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Petition to Let Drones Drop Avalanche Charges
Drone Amplified Inc. asked the FAA for special permission (an exemption from 14 CFR 107.36) to perform avalanche mitigation using a Freefly Alta X unmanned aircraft system weighing less than 55 pounds, including payload. The company proposes carrying the MONTIS payload, which is carried by a small UAS and can drop charges to trigger avalanches.
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