The FAA announced today that they have granted several companies exemptions to current FAR's under Section 333 of the Reauthorization Act. You can read the announcement and view the exemptions at http://www.faa.gov/uas/legislative_programs/section_333/ Attached is one of the PDF exemption documents. It outlines requirements including the requirement that the PIC hold at least a Private Pilot License with a 3rd class medical.