Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA20269077
FAA Petition for Exemption: Volatus Aerospace US Corp Request to Operate FlyingBasket SRL FB3 UAS
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
FAA20269077
This notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, announces a petition for exemption submitted by Volatus Aerospace US Corp. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Mentioned: - Volatus Aerospace US Corp - FlyingBasket SRL - Products/Services Requested: - Petition to operate the FlyingBasket SRL FB3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) - UAS weight range: 55 to 393.50 pounds - Intended operations: external-load, cargo-lift, and telecommunications infrastructure support - Unique Requirements: - Request for relief from specific Federal Aviation Regulations - Operations involve demonstration and support for cargo and telecom infrastructure - No procurement or award is involved; this is a regulatory petition for operational relief.
Description
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. Volatus Aerospace US Corp requests an exemption to operate the FlyingBasket SRL FB3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS), weighing over 55 pounds but no more than 393.50 pounds, to demonstrate and conduct external-load, cargo-lift, and telecommunications infrastructure support operations. The purpose of this notice is to improve public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process. Comments on this petition must be received on or before October 6, 2026.