October 28, 2015 

U.S. Department of Transportation 

Docket Management System 

1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 

Washington, DC 20590 

RE: 

Exemption No. 11877

Regulatory Docket No. FAA–2015–0596

Dear Sir, 

In regards to the above referenced exemption, which was granted to us on or about June 23, 

2015, application is hereby made to modify said exemption by the addition of another sUAS 

system. The sUAS and it’s purpose and use is outlined below. 

We are requesting that the AgEagle Aerial System be added to our exemption. The AgEagle is a 

delta style, fixed wing, electric powered sUAS used to fly over agricultural crop fields to take 

images to determine the vitality of the crops being grown. The AgEagle is powered by a single 

electric motor in a pusher configuration with a wing span of fifty six (56) inches weighing less 

than ten (10) pounds. The wing houses two LiPo batteries for power, an electronic speed control 

to power the motor and an on board autopilot system that is programmed prior to launch and 

controls the flight of the sUAS. There are several different camera systems that can be mounted 

on board to capture a variety of photographic images. 

The AgEagle Aerial System is designed for the agricultural community to enhance their ability to 

detect any stresses in their crops and be able to take effective countermeasures to mitigate any 

damage or loss of their crop. By using near infrared images captured during flight and converted 

to Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) images the grower is able to examine their 

crops in real time to determine what is causing any stress. This method enables detection 

between seven to fourteen days before the stresses can be detected by the human eye. 

Armed with this advanced information enables growers to apply either fertilizer, insecticide, 

herbicide or increased/decreased irrigation to localized areas that need attention instead of a 

broad application. This saves the growers money by reducing the amount of chemicals used, 

helps to protect the environment by reducing the amount of chemicals introduced and saves on 

irrigation and conserves water resources. 
AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEM

AgEagle Specifications: 

Wingspan: 56” 

Chord: 28” 

Height: 6.5” 

Weight: Less than 10 pounds 

Airframe Type: Flying Wing 

Control Surfaces: Elevons with computer mixing 

Airframe Materials: High density foam core with composite Carbon Fiber skin 

Power: Electric motor, 72oz thrust 

Batteries: Two Lithium Polymer (LiPo) 4 cell, 3300 mAh, 14.8 volts total 

Airspeed: 35 mph 
Granting this addition to our original exemption will allow the use of an unmanned aerial system 

to perform tasks that would have to be performed by manned aircraft at a considerably higher 

financial cost for the grower and at the risk of human lives, both in the air and on the ground. 

Utilizing the images gathered by this system and analyzed by the user will benefit not only the 

general public by increasing crop yields, but will assist in protecting our environment by 

reducing the amount of chemicals used to fertilize crops, protect crops from insects and disease, 

and reducing the amount of water used for irrigation. 

As under our original exemption request, we are seeking relief from the same sections and codes 

applicable to the operation of sUAS in the National Airspace. If this exemption is granted all 

current conditions and requirements will be fulfilled and followed as stated under Exemption No. 

11877, Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2015-0596. 

Respectfully Submitted, 

Charles D. Daubs 

CEO, Sky Vision Services, LLC 

4425 Front Street, #759 

Shasta Lake, CA 96019