Certifications, Accreditations & Affiliations

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FAA Certifications & Federal Authorizations

FAA Section 44807 Exemption (Heavy-Lift UAS Operations)

• Authorized to operate unmanned aircraft over 55 lbs (including payload)

• Approved for commercial agricultural aerial application services

• Aircraft approved under FAA Regulatory Docket FAA-2023-1271

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Regulatory Relief Under 14 CFR (as granted by FAA)

• Exemptions from key sections of:

  • Part 61 (pilot certification & medical requirements)

  • Part 91 (general operating & maintenance rules)

  • Part 137 (agricultural aircraft operations)

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Additional FAA Determinations & Operational Authority

• Approved for low-altitude, controlled-access operations

• Daytime operations without third-class medical certificate

• Night operations authorized with proper medical certification

• Approved use of identification lighting in lieu of position lights

• Authorized to operate UAS without traditional airworthiness certificates under §44807

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Maintenance & Airworthiness Flexibility

• FAA-approved deviations from standard maintenance requirements

• Authorized to operate aircraft listed under FAA Approved Agricultural UAS List

 

State Licensing (Ohio)

• Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

  • Core Certification

  • Aerial Application Category

  • Aquatic Pest Control Category

 

Specialized Certifications

Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework (PAMF) Certified Participant

• Trained in data-driven, science-based invasive species management

• Participating in a Great Lakes-wide collaborative program to improve phragmites control        outcomes

• Utilizing site-specific management strategies backed by real-world data

 

Affiliations & Partnerships

• AcuaDoc Lake & Pond Management

• GLDC

• GEI Consultants

• Sandusky County Engineer’s Office