October 1, 2015

 Exemption No. 11797A

 Regulatory Docket No. FAA−2015−1053

Mr. Jeffrey J. Antonelli

Counsel for Leading Edge Technologies, Inc.

Antonelli Law

100 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400

Chicago, IL 60602

Dear Mr. Antonelli:

This letter is to inform you that we have granted your petition for an amendment. It explains 

the basis for our decision, describes its effect, and lists any changes to the original conditions 

and limitations.

By letter dated June 26, 2015, you petitioned the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 

behalf of Leading Edge Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter petitioner or operator) for an 

amendment to your current exemption. That exemption from §§ 61.23(a) and (c), 

61.101(e)(4) and (5), 61.113(a), 61.315(a), 91.7(a), 91.119(c), 91.121, 91.151(a)(1), 

91.405(a), 91.407(a)(1), 91.409(a)(1) and (2), and 91.417(a) and (b) of Title 14, Code of 

Federal Regulations (14 CFR) allows the petitioner to operate a UAS to perform aerial data 

collection. You requested an amendment to correct the name of the petitioner to Leading 

Edge Technologies, Inc.

In your petition, you indicate that there has been no change in the conditions and reasons 

relative to public interest and safety that were the basis for granting the original exemption.

The FAA has determined that good cause exists for not publishing a summary of the petition 

in the Federal Register because the requested amendment to the exemption would not set a 

precedent, and any delay in acting on this petition would be detrimental to the petitioner. The 

unmanned aircraft authorized in the original grant are comparable in type, size, weight, speed 

and operating capabilities to those in this petition.

Airworthiness Certification

In accordance with the statutory criteria provided in Section 333 of Public Law 112−95 in 

reference to 49 U.S.C. § 44704, and in consideration of the size, weight, speed, and limited 
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operating area associated with the aircraft and its operation, the Secretary of Transportation 

has determined that this aircraft meets the conditions of Section 333. Therefore, the FAA 

finds that relief from 14 CFR part 21, Certification procedures for products and parts, 

Subpart H—Airworthiness Certificates, and any associated noise certification and testing 

requirements of part 36, is not necessary.

Our Decision

The FAA has determined that the justification for the issuance of Exemption No. 11797

remains valid and is in the public interest. Therefore, under the authority contained 

in 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, and 44701, delegated to me by the Administrator, the operator is 

granted an amendment to add new aircraft to its UAS operations.

The operator shall add this amendment to its original exemption.

 

Conditions and Limitations

All conditions and limitations within Grant of Exemption No. 11797 remain the same with the 

change of company name to Leading Edge Technologies, Inc. 

Failure to comply with any of the conditions and limitations of this grant of exemption will be 

grounds for the immediate suspension or rescission of this exemption. 

This exemption terminates on June 30, 2017, unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Sincerely,

/s/

John S. Duncan

Director, Flight Standards Service
Drone/UAS Practice Group 

ANTONELLI 

LAW 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave S.E. 

Washington, D.C. 20590 

35 E Wacker Drive 

Suite 1875 

Chicago, IL 6060 1 

Tel. 312.201.8310 

Jeffrey(cvAntoncl li-Law.cOin 

June 26,2015 

Re: Amendment to Leading Edge Technologies Exemption No. 11797 

Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-0261 

Dear Sir or Madam: 

I am writing to inform you regarding the business entity of my client, Leading Edge 

Technologies. This company is a Corporation, not a Limited Liability Company. I have enclosed 

the Articles of Incorporation with this letter for your reference. I request that you update the 

Exemption to reflect the company's true name. 

If we can provide any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 312-

201-8310 or via email at Jeffrev(a)Antonclli-Lavv·.com. 

Attorneys for Lea 

effrey J. Antonelli 

Amelia Niemi 
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State 

Minnesota Business Corporation/Articles of Incorporation 

Minnesota Statutes, 302A 

The individual(s) listed below who is (are each) 18 years of age or older, hereby 

adopt( s) the following Articles of Incorporation: 

Article 1 CORPORATE NAME: 

Leading Edge Technologies, Inc. 

Article 2 REGISTERED OFFICE AND AGENT(S), IF ANY AT THAT OFFICE: 

Name Address: 

524 Main Street South Winnebago MN 56098 USA 

Article 3 MAXIMUM SHARES THE CORPORATION MAY ISSUE: toooo 

Article 4 IN CORPORA TOR(S): 

Name: Address: 

Robert D. Weerts 524 Main Street South Winnebago MN 56098 

DURATION: PERPETUAL 

If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the 

information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the 

attachment. 

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is 

required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this 

document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that 

the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota 

Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 

609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. 

SIGNED BY: Robert D. Weerts 

MAILING ADDRESS: 

None Provided 

EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: 

bobweerts@bluevalleysod.com 
Work Item 725379500029 

Original File Number 725379500029 

STATE OF MINNESOTA 

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE 

FILED 

01/08/2014 11:59 PM 

Mark Ritchie 

Secretary of State