Frequently Asked

Find answers on Certifications, Regulations and a complete checklist to get you flying.

Fly Safer. Fly Smarter. Fly the Exedy Way.
At Exedy, flight safety isn’t an afterthought—it’s engineered into every drone we build and reinforced through every pilot we train. Whether you’re spraying, spreading, or mapping, safe operations protect your equipment, your field, and your crew. Here are our core principles for safe drone operation:

1. Always Maintain Situational Awareness
Keep visual contact with your drone unless operating under approved BVLOS procedures. Know your surroundings, weather conditions, and field obstacles before takeoff.

2. Conduct a Full Pre-Flight Inspection
Check your propellers, arms, sensors, battery condition, payload seals, RTK lock, and software settings. A few minutes on the ground prevents hours of downtime later.

3. Monitor Weather and Wind
Harsh conditions can affect spray quality, stability, and battery longevity. Always fly within safe wind, visibility, and temperature limits.

4. Use Approved Chemicals and Proper PPE
Avoid contamination, drift, and exposure by following chemical labels, using PPE, and loading tanks away from electronics.

5. Follow Safe Battery Handling Procedures
LiPo batteries must be stored, charged, and transported properly. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby, avoid overheating, and only use Exedy-approved chargers.

6. Keep Clear of the Drone During Operation
Maintain a minimum 30-foot distance while in operation to avoid propwash debris and chemical exposure.

7. Land Immediately If You Encounter Warnings
Whether it’s a GPS error, radar alert, or low-battery notification, prioritize safety first.


When you fly Exedy, you’re flying American engineering backed by responsible, field-first safety practices.

Fly Legal. Fly Prepared. Fly With Confidence.
Operating a spray drone in the United States requires compliance with FAA regulations designed to protect pilots, farms, and airspace. Exedy Drones are engineered to help you meet these standards, and our recommended compliance roadmap is designed for simple, structured steps.
Below is a clear breakdown of what pilots must achieve before conducting agricultural operations with drones—built from FAA guidance, industry standards, and the official checklist from your uploaded regulations PDF.

To operate legally and secure insurance, you must register your drone with the FAA.
There are two different registration pathways:

Drones Under 55 lbs
→ Register under Part 107 using the FAA DroneZone portal.

Drones Over 55 lbs (like most spray drones)
→ Register as an aircraft using the FAA’s aircraft registration process.
→ You will receive an N-number, just like manned aircraft.

Important:
All documents must match exactly—your LLC name, registration forms, invoice name, and exemption filings must be identical.
This requirement is emphasized in your uploaded FAA regulations checklist.

This exemption permits the operation of drones over 55 lbs for agricultural purposes.
It requires detailed documentation, including:

Safety case

Operations manual

Maintenance & training manuals

Risk assessments

Petition submission to FAA

Compliance with airworthiness & operational limits

Once approved, the FAA provides your exemption and instructions for completing the 8710-3 form, which must be submitted to the 137 UAS Operations Office. This step is noted clearly in your uploaded checklist.
While obtaining a 44807 exemption can be complex, Exedy partners can recommend third-party compliance consultants who help streamline the entire submission process.

To legally conduct agricultural aircraft operations, you must obtain a Part 137 Operating Certificate.

Part 137 permits:

Dispensing of economic poisons (pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.)

Applying substances used for plant nourishment

Soil treatments

Crop propagation

Pest control

Agricultural, horticultural, or forestry-related dispersion tasks

Non-dispensing activities that directly support agriculture
(excluding the dispensing of live insects)

This certification requires:

FAA-approved operations manual

Pilot certification

Medical requirements (for >55 lb operations)

Aircraft registration (with N-number for >55 lbs)

Insurance documents

A successful FAA inspection

A full compliance review

FAA Compliance Checklists

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